Safari Zone

[King Koop]

If the Safari zone is a nature preserve, why do they let trainers capture their Pokemon, thus totally contradicting their purpose?
Is the Safari Zone simply a for-profit reserve of Pokemon that people can pay to enter?

 

[Legacy]

yes. i think thats a good way to look at it i think.

 

[Pyrax]

I think the safari zone is a reserve where you can catch the pokémon living there, kinda like what you said
Most likely, yes.

 

[Destry]

I think the Safari Zone itself is for-profit, but like in the games and anime, Trainers are allowed to catch pokemon there. I'm sure there would be different rules and restrictions in a more real setting... for example, much like how hunting works (at least in America), there are seasons for game. It's not too contradictory when you look at it. Maybe they have an abundance of a certain pokemon in the zone and would like some population control by letting Trainers catch pokemon. Besides, the Trainers are in there on a time limit. It's profitable because the Safari Zone has pokemon hard to find in other parts of the region. It's a good way to make money and protect pokemon in their habitats, I think.

And besides, there is still evidence of places in the games where there's a reserve that you can't catch pokemon, like Johto's National Park. I just remember bug-catching contests.

 

[Evil Raichu]

Perhaps it's meant to cut down on poaching. We know from the anime that there are pokemon poachers out there, so by letting only trainers in at least they know the pokemon will be taken care of and treated well. Also, by not allowing pokemon battles (although the humanity of throwing rocks is questionable) and requiring the use of the safari ball they can insure that the pokemon will be caught under fair circumstances.

I think the pokemon are protected well enough.