Are Animal Attractions at Fairs Fun Entertainment or Inhumane?

Recently New York State passed a law limited certain types of animal attractions that can be held at fairs within the state. Are animal attractions fun, innocent entertainment or could it be considered animal cruelty?

Here are examples of animal exhibits from around America.

Pig Race - Montgomery County Fair, Maryland

Montgomery County Agricultural Fair In Maryland

Duck Race - Montgomery County Fair, Maryland

Montgomery County Agricultural Fair In Maryland

Alligator Wrestling - Calvert County Fair, Maryland

Man Wrestles Alligator At Calvert County Fair

Ugliest Dog Contest - Sonoma-Marin Fair, California

The Annual Ugliest Dog Contest Held At Sonoma-Marin Fair

Pig Race - Alameda County Fair, California

Alameda County Fair