The article discusses the dark side of animal shows, where orangutans are trained for degrading shows in South East Asian parks for the amusement of the public, often involving them in boxing matches at Safari World near Bangkok. Daniel Merdes, managing director of the animal welfare foundation BOS Germany (Borneo Orangutan Survival), witnessed these controversial shows at Phnom Penh Safari Park in Cambodia, where there is no longer any boxing at the park but the music accompanying the performances is rhythmic, often accompanied by sexualized hip movements. Animal rights groups condemn orangutan shows at tourist attractions in Thailand, Cambodia, and elsewhere, urging visitors to avoid venues like Safari World that use animals for entertainment. The operators of Safari World Bangkok advertises "pure entertainment" and "a show with a fantastic price-performance ratio". However, critics argue that these shows would be illegal in countries like Germany.