One of SeaWorld's oldest orca whales recently died in captivity after battling lung disease for years. Which comes closest to your view regarding training animals for entertainment purposes?

One of SeaWorld's oldest orca whales recently died in captivity after battling lung disease for years. Which comes closest to your view regarding training animals for entertainment purposes? Published on August 21, 2017 → Survey conducted on August 21, 2017 on 13343 U.S. adults

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Animal shows at amusement parks or aquariums are great

Animal shows at amusement parks or aquariums are okay as long as the facilities treat their animals well

55%

Animal shows at amusement parks or aquariums are cruel, no matter the circumstances

23%

Not sure

14%

Animal shows at amusement parks or aquariums are great

Animal shows at amusement parks or aquariums are okay as long as the facilities treat their animals well

55%

Animal shows at amusement parks or aquariums are cruel, no matter the circumstances

23%

Not sure

14%

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