Safari Park bans animal feeding on drives for natural behavior and traffic flow, sparking mixed reactions from visitors.
West Midlands Safari Park stopped the feeding. They want animals to act more naturally, and the park also wants smoother traffic flow.
Park officials hinted at a new feeding experience and plan to announce that thing soon. The change began last November during low season.
Some visitors are very unhappy about this change. Many people loved feeding animals from the car; it was their visit’s best part.
Others support the new rule. They think it is better to feed animals naturally, and they said it is also safer.
One person said giraffes chased each other. They saw wild behavior they hadn’t seen before. Another called the drive-through experience the highlight.
Some claim they will visit less often and feel the price isn’t worth it now. Some people say kids got bored without feeding.
The park says it wants a better experience, a good animal, and a visitor experience. This promotes animals’ natural behavior.
Visitors can still see animals up close. The Safari Walk has a range of species, and the park appreciates everyone’s understanding.