点评:My brother and I visited this elephant park following a recommendation from our hotel. During the visit, the elephants were being forced to perform tricks and tasks. I witnessed the workers pulling on the ears, tail and tusks of the elephants to encourage them to blow water towards us. They were constantly yanked by their collars, and weren’t able to roam or walk freely. They were also made to sit down in the water to be scrubbed with mud. It was clear that these elephants were highly docile and submissive, having to follow a strict order. I felt uncomfortable and struggled to enjoy it as I was concerned for their welfare. Following the visit, I made a formal complaint to my hotel and they have advised me that further investigation will be taking place. It is so hard to find a truly ethical sanctuary, but this is so far from it. I won’t be visiting any in future unless they are watch-only. Please avoid otherwise you are sadly supporting animal welfare malpractice.
翻译:我和哥哥在酒店的推荐下参观了这家大象公园。参观期间,我看到工作人员强迫大象表演各种把戏和任务。他们拉扯大象的耳朵、尾巴和象牙,强迫它们朝我们喷水。大象的项圈被不停地拽着,根本无法自由活动。它们还被迫坐在水里,用泥浆擦洗身体。很明显,这些大象非常温顺,必须服从严格的命令。我感到非常不舒服,也很难享受参观的过程,因为我担心它们的安危。参观结束后,我向酒店正式投诉,酒店方面表示会进行进一步调查。找到一个真正符合伦理的动物保护区实属不易,而这家公园显然与此相去甚远。以后除非是只供参观的场所,否则我不会再去任何大象公园。请大家避开这家公园,否则很遗憾,你们就是在助长这种虐待动物的行为。