点评:I wanted to like this place because it’s such a great idea, but I walked away feeling concerned for the animals.
I’m not an expert, but I felt the enclosures for the small South American cats and otters were too small. My biggest concern was that I didn’t see any water available for the capybaras, which are semi-aquatic and require daily access to a large pool or pond deep enough to fully submerge. I hope they have access somewhere I didn’t see, because I’d hate to think they aren’t getting what they need.
The third room was also disappointing—the cages weren’t very nice and the space didn’t feel display-ready.
That said, the employees were great, and we enjoyed getting to pet and feed the capybaras, wallabies, porcupine (my favorite!), sheep, and goats. They worked hard to keep things clean and provide ventilation, although, of course, it smelled like animals.
I really hope the animals are being well cared for and receiving plenty of enrichment. I think the concept is wonderful and hope the facility continues to improve.
翻译:我本希望喜欢上这个地方,因为它的理念实在很不错,但离开时我却为那里的动物们感到担忧。
虽然我不是专家,但我觉得用来饲养南美小型猫科动物和水獭的围栏实在太小了。我最担心的是,我没看到有水源可供水豚使用——它们属于半水生动物,每天需要待在足够深的大水池或池塘里才能完全没入水中。希望它们在某个我没注意到的地方能喝到水吧。因为我不希望他们得不到所需的东西。
第三个饲养区也令人失望——笼子不太好,空间也感觉不像是适合展示的环境。
不过,工作人员都很棒,我们也很享受抚摸并喂食水豚、沙袋鼠、豪猪(我最喜欢的!)、绵羊和山羊的时光。他们努力保持环境清洁并确保空气流通,当然,那里还是有一股动物的气味。我真心希望这些动物能得到悉心照料,并能获得充足的刺激与娱乐。我觉得这个理念棒极了,也希望这家机构能不断进步。