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Puy du Fou admits animal burials, fires three employees

other · 2026-05-12

Puy du Fou, a theme park in Toledo, Spain, has fired three managers from its animal department after an internal investigation confirmed that animals were buried on the premises. The investigation was launched following a report by elDiario.es, which cited former employees alleging a cemetery of animals within the park. The three individuals had been suspended during the probe. In a statement, Puy du Fou acknowledged that in certain cases, animal burials occurred inside the enclosure, leading to the termination of their employment. Ecologistas en Acción has announced it will file a complaint against Puy du Fou and demands the park's closure until its sanitary conditions are guaranteed.

Key facts

  • Puy du Fou fired three animal department managers
  • Internal investigation confirmed animal burials on site
  • Investigation followed elDiario.es report based on former employee allegations
  • Three employees were suspended before being fired
  • Puy du Fou acknowledged burials occurred in certain cases
  • Ecologistas en Acción announced a complaint against the park
  • Environmental group demands closure until sanitary conditions are ensured
  • Park is located in Toledo, Spain

Entities

Institutions

  • Puy du Fou
  • elDiario.es
  • Ecologistas en Acción

Locations

  • Toledo
  • Spain

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