Many forms of entertainment involving animals, such as zoos, aquariums, horse racing, and greyhound racing, often involve cruelty and harm to the animals involved. Zoos, for example, often keep animals in restrictive environments that do not resemble their natural habitats, leading to stereotypical behaviors and limited natural behaviors. Animals may be forced into unnatural groupings, sold, traded, or even killed when they are no longer deemed useful for entertainment purposes.

Similarly, aquariums often capture wild fish using harmful methods, leading to high mortality rates during capture and transportation. Once in captivity, fish are confined to small tanks that do not allow for natural behaviors, causing stress and suffering. Horse and greyhound racing industries also have high rates of injuries and fatalities, with many animals being disposed of once they are no longer profitable. Overall, the entertainment industry involving animals often prioritizes profit over the well-being and welfare of the animals involved.