点评:While it is clear that some of the staff genuinely care about the animals, my overall experience at Featherdale Wildlife Park was deeply heartbreaking. The park presents itself as a wildlife sanctuary and conservation-focused experience, but what I witnessed did not reflect ethical or responsible animal care.
When I first arrived, I saw a koala on the ground, visibly distressed and unable to reach a tree, with no staff nearby to assist. The small kangaroos roam freely through visitor areas without proper supervision — children and wheelchairs were passing extremely close, and it felt unsafe both for the animals and the visitors. Many tourists were feeding the animals food brought from home, which is clearly harmful to their health, yet there was little staff presence to prevent this.
Several enclosures were extremely small, and many animals appeared stressed and uncomfortable. It was difficult to watch. There also does not seem to be enough staff to properly monitor animal welfare or visitor behavior, which leads to harmful interactions.
I understand that zoos are a complex and often controversial topic, but the marketing of Featherdale suggests a wildlife conservatory dedicated to protection and education. Unfortunately, the reality did not match this image. I left feeling saddened.
I hope management takes stronger steps toward genuine animal welfare, proper supervision, and honest representation of what the park truly is.
Also completely filled with pigeons that ate the food of the animals
翻译:虽然很明显有些工作人员真心关爱动物,但我在费瑟戴尔野生动物园的整体体验却令人无比心痛。该园标榜自己是野生动物保护区,致力于动物保护,但我所目睹的却丝毫没有体现出符合伦理或负责任的动物照护。
我刚到时,就看到一只考拉倒在地上,显然非常痛苦,够不着树,附近也没有工作人员可以帮忙。小袋鼠在游客区自由漫步,却无人监管——孩子们和轮椅从它们身边呼啸而过,这让我感觉对动物和游客来说都很不安全。许多游客喂食自带食物,这显然对它们的健康有害,但却很少有工作人员在场阻止。
一些动物的笼舍非常狭小,许多动物看起来都很紧张和不舒服。看着这些景象,我感到非常难过。此外,似乎工作人员数量不足,无法有效地监督动物福利和游客行为,这导致了人与动物之间发生有害的互动。
我理解动物园是一个复杂且常常充满争议的话题,但费瑟戴尔动物园的宣传给人一种致力于保护和教育野生动物的印象。可惜的是,实际情况与此并不相符。我离开时感到非常失望。
我希望管理层能够采取更有力的措施,真正保障动物福利,进行适当的监管,并如实展现动物园的真实面貌。
此外,园内鸽子成群,它们偷吃动物的食物。