PBS SoCal | Enchanted Village (1976) | PBS SoCal Archives | PBS SoCal @PBSSoCal | Uploaded September 2024 | Updated October 2024, 8 hours ago.
This episode tours a theme park called Enchanted Village (1976-1977) which combined a zoo with family entertainment. The park's founders, Ralph and Toni Helfer, are interviewed, along with several of the animal trainers and performers. The park was known for its use of ""affection training"" which aimed to minimize animal cruelty. The episode showcases several of the zoo's animal attractions, including tigers, zebras, snakes, and giraffes. There are a few singing and dancing performances by the amusement park entertainers, including a Polynesian dance and a hoedown.

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