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Ecologistas en Acción demands investigation into Puy du Fou animal burial allegations

other · 2026-05-05

Ecologistas en Acción Castilla La Mancha has called for an impartial investigation into alleged irregularities at Puy du Fou, a theme park in Toledo, Spain. The demand follows a report by elDiario.es in which three former employees claim that animal carcasses and birth remains were buried within the park premises. According to the whistleblowers, managers of the animal and cavalry departments ordered staff to bury species such as geese, ducks, lambs, goats, sheep, and rabbits, as well as placentas. The NGO expressed horror at the number and severity of the alleged violations and the reprisals faced by those who internally reported the incidents.

Key facts

  • Ecologistas en Acción Castilla La Mancha demands an investigation into Puy du Fou.
  • The demand follows an elDiario.es investigation published on Tuesday.
  • Three former employees allege a cemetery of animals existed inside the park.
  • Managers ordered burial of geese, ducks, lambs, goats, sheep, rabbits, and birth remains.
  • The NGO is 'horrorized' by the number and severity of alleged irregularities.
  • Whistleblowers reportedly suffered reprisals for reporting internally.
  • Puy du Fou is a theme park located in Toledo, Spain.
  • The allegations involve improper disposal of animal remains.

Entities

Institutions

  • Ecologistas en Acción
  • Ecologistas en Acción Castilla La Mancha
  • Puy du Fou
  • elDiario.es

Locations

  • Toledo
  • Spain

Sources