Animal rights charity objects to Oxfordshire theme park plans

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 15:34 · Archive

PETA UK has rejected plans for a Puy du Fou theme park near Bicester in Oxfordshire.

PETA UK has objected to plans for a new Puy du Fou theme park near Bicester, on land north of Bucknell near junction 10 of the M40. The charity alleges the site would be a centre for animal abuse and should be rejected on these grounds.

Puy du Fou operates parks in Les Epesses, France, and Toledo, Spain, offering live shows and immersive experiences set in historical time periods. PETA UK states that the French park uses over 2,000 animals in historical-themed performances. The charity alleges the park forces horses to run in chariot races and gallop whilst supporting men wearing full armour, and exploits big cats, hyenas, ostriches and birds of prey in performances it describes as demeaning.

PETA UK cited serious allegations against the French park, including reports from former employees describing horses being beaten, camels being drugged, and cats being used to train birds of prey. The charity states that at the proposed UK park, animals could be used in bird displays, horse shows and petting farm exhibits. It noted that wild animal circuses will soon be prohibited in France, yet the company continues to operate such attractions at its existing sites.

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Major UK animal rights charity objects to planned Oxfordshire theme parkA major UK animal rights charity has rejected the plans for a new theme park near Bicester.Oxford Mail · 15 Oct, 14:34
Major UK animal rights charity objects to planned Oxfordshire theme parkA major UK animal rights charity has rejected the plans for a new theme park near Bicester.Oxfordshire Guardian · 15 Oct, 14:34

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