The park closed in 1975, five years after it was sold to Great Southwest Co., a subsidiary of Six Flags.
[1]Facing mounting red ink, the owners began giving the deer lethal injections, claiming they had tuberculosis.
[6] Animal trainer Ralph Helfer was a partner and served as chair.
Prior to its closure, its signature stunt and animal show was changed to incorporate themes and story lines from the 1977 film The Island of Dr. Moreau.
Enchanted Village can be seen briefly in the 1977 film Curse of the Black Widow.