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Bison Graze Calmly as Flames Engulf Madrid Wildlife Park
31 Jul
Summary
- Bison remained calm as fires approached their wildlife park.
- Only giraffes showed stress; other animals stayed calm.
- Park reopened after six days closed due to the wildfire.
West of Madrid, bison continued grazing undisturbed as wildfires blazed around Safari Madrid. The park's veterinarians reported that most of the 2,000 animals remained calm, with only giraffes showing signs of stress. The large animals, including big cats, were confined to their shelters for safety.
The wildlife park was forced to close for six days due to the intense fire, which scorched vast areas in the Madrid region and Avila. Keepers described experiencing extreme fear and anxiety during the event, with only a few remaining on-site to manage the animals' safety.
Fortunately, firefighters successfully protected the park and prevented the flames from spreading to nearby housing developments. Safari Madrid reopened its gates on Wednesday morning, allowing a small number of visitors to return and observe the animals, many of whom had remained calm throughout the ordeal.
