Spencer Park is accused of creating an environment for animals - including rabbits, ducks, and chickens - that leaves them stressed, starving, and physically hurt.

Just last month, Lucy Bell of Christchurch Rabbit Rescue seized two unwell rabbits from the Spencer Park cages.

One of them, named Fred, is suffering from stress-induced heart problems, severe dehydration, and losing function in his hind legs.

Plushy Boy, Bell's second rescue, is missing chunks from his nose and ear.

Returning to the park nearly two weeks later, she's disappointed to see the remaining animals are still living in what she believes are substandard conditions.

Amanda Gill of North Canterbury Chicken Rescue is similarly upset, being driven to tears as she watches a starving duck eat a sparrow. 

"I've never seen a duck do that ever," she said, wiping tears away. "They're so hungry every time I come here, it's just like a death sentence for every animal that's here."

**We are urging the council to take action and shut down this park and allow local animal rescue groups to properly care for all of the animals who are at risk.**

https://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/131050491/animal-welfare-concerns-raised-at-councilowned-wildlife-park-in-christchurch​

https://www.1news.co.nz/2023/01/22/christchurch-animal-park-is-cruel-rescue-groups/