WHY NOT FEED THE ANIMALS?

The animals that inhabit the Park are wild, living freely, following the natural process of the food chain and in balance. When they are fed with products that they would not find in nature, they change their habits and put their survival at risk, and may ingest inadequate, contaminated or unsuitable products for their metabolism, damaging their digestion and consequently their survival.

Feeding wild animals can also cause an exaggerated increase in a certain species, to the detriment of others, causing an imbalance in the local fauna and, among other consequences, leaving the limits of their natural habitat. It is considered mistreatment to offer food without authorization from the responsible agency to wild animals in the wild, in public or private areas and Conservation Units.

Attempting to touch the animals runs the risk of attacks and the transmission of diseases, such as malaria, yellow fever and several unknown viruses. In addition to discouraging the animals from seeking their own food, giving food to animals that live in the wild harms the animal's health. "There are no exceptions. The rule applies to all wild animals." This habit discourages animals from using their abilities to obtain food, since eating what humans offer does not require any effort. Not to mention that inadequate food can cause an imbalance in the animal's metabolism.

In order to get closer to animals, people are tempted to offer them candy, chocolate, popcorn and other tasty foods rich in sugar, salt and fats that, when consumed in excess, can cause problems even for humans. In nature, the effects are more serious, since animals do not brush their teeth and are not free from diseases such as diabetes, high cholesterol and hypertension, which are difficult to control and treat without veterinary assistance.