WSPA opposes the use of animals in sport or for entertainment when such use is contrary to the animals' nature, or may involve suffering or adversely affect the animals' welfare.

WSPA opposes any 'sports' that involve pitting animals or humans against animals.

WSPA is totally opposed to exhibitions or presentations of wild animals in circuses and travelling menageries.

WSPA believes that wherever they are used in the making of films or television programmes or in the theatre, animals must not be caused any suffering, nor be portrayed in a manner demeaning to their species.

WSPA is opposed to the giving of live animals as prizes.