flock of geese

Wildlife experts agree that feeding wildlife, no matter how cute they are, causes many problems for the animals. Central Elgin discourages the feeding of wildlife for many reasons including:

  1. Human foods are no substitute for the natural foods that wild animals have evolved to eat 
  2. Makes wild animals lose their natural fear of people
  3. Feeding wildlife from or near vehicles is dangerous
  4. Wild animals who depend on people for food can cause injuries or spread disease