Griffith Park Pony Rides is closing its doors for good after a bitter battle with animal rights activists, who were apparently successful in getting the City of Los Angeles to nix the business's contract.
, writing ..."It is with much sadness that I announce that Griffith Park Pony Rides will be ceasing operations December 21, 2022. I have received a letter from Los Angeles Recreation and Parks stating that our contract will not be renewed."He adds,"After 74 years serving the children and parents of Los Angeles, this iconic institution will be closed forever by order of the City.
Weeks says this is a direct result of extremists who've been protesting his establishment for months, explaining ..."You have all followed our fight against these few radical animal rights activists. Despite our year long fight to answer the untrue statements of these individuals, our efforts were not heard. This was the city decision and not the pony rides choice.
GPPR has been open since 1948, and was a staple attraction for Los Angeles-area families for a long time. Kids could ride their ponies around their stables and track -- and they were able to get up close and personal with other livestock, like goats, sheep, bunnies, etc.
This even got to the L.A. City Council, who ordered a review of their business. It seems they found something was amiss, 'cause they're closing the place down -- apparently forever.
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