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Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary sued by Animal Legal Defense Fund
Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary has been sued by Animal Legal Defense Fund for violating the Endangered Species Act.
Mar 16, 2022
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Cicchelli Second Chance Rescue and Exotics cited with 18 violations at January inspection
Cicchelli Second Chance Rescue and Exotics has been cited with 18 violations. The roadside zoo tried to hide a cougar from USDA inspectors.
Mar 3, 2022
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No tiger cubs at Shalom Wildlife Sanctuary despite repeated breeding attempts
Shalom Wildlife Sanctuary continues trying to breed their tiger despite genetic issues and multiple failed pregnancies.
Feb 28, 2022
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Animal Haven Zoo cited with three more violations bringing total to 14 violations in seven months
Animal Haven Zoo in Weyauwega, Wisconsin, has been cited with three more violations bringing their total to 14 violations in seven months.
Feb 21, 2022
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Triple D Game Farm cited with a critical violation for a snow leopard whose tail was ripped off
Triple D Game Farm has been cited with a critical violation for a snow leopard whose tail was ripped off.
Feb 18, 2022
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Feds cite Babby Farms for animal attacks after Roadside Zoo News complaint
Babby Farms has been cited with two violations on the Animal Welfare Act including a critical violation for two animal attack incidents.
Feb 10, 2022
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Even Keel Exotics cited with six more violations for failing to provide water and shelter to animals
Even Keel Exotics has been cited with six violations after an inspector found several animals in filthy enclosures without access to water.
Feb 9, 2022
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Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary and the mysterious case of the missing monkey
A baby rhesus macaque purchased by Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary for $5,000 has never appeared at the nonprofit Texas roadside zoo.
Feb 7, 2022
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Texas cold snap kills a young giraffe at The Exotic Resort Zoo
A young giraffe named JJ lasted only seven weeks at The Exotic Resort Zoo in Johnson City, Texas, before dying.
Feb 6, 2022
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B.W. Ferris is the wrong choice for Van Zandt County Judge
B.W. Ferris of Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary is the wrong choice for Van Zandt Judge. Read these articles before casting your ballot.
Feb 5, 2022
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Tim Stark sued for monkey attack
Tim Stark of Wildlife in Need is being sued by a woman who says his monkey attacked and injured her in 2020.
Feb 3, 2022
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DNR notifies Rustic Retreat Deer Park that wolfdog encounters must cease
Rustic Retreat Deer Park must stop offering public wolfdog encounters, according to the DNR.
Jan 31, 2022
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Two Texas roadside zoos finish out 2021 with 26 violations and an Official Warning
East Texas Zoo and Gator Park and Franklin Drive Thru Safari, owned by Jason Clay, finished 2021 with 26 violations and an Official Warning.
Jan 24, 2022
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74 violations yield a 21 day suspension at Water Hole Exotics in Texas
Water Hole Exotics in Odessa, TX, has been cited with 74 USDA violations from May-December 2021, resulting in a 21 day license suspension.
Jan 19, 2022
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State Assembly set to vote on Wisconsin ‘roadside zoo’ bill to remove regulations on native wildlife
A bill that will eliminate state regulations on native wildlife at roadside zoos in Wisconsin is set for a vote on January 19, 2022.
Jan 17, 2022
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Tim Stark violates court order on Facebook live; illegally exhibits pet monkey
Tim Stark exhibited his pet spider monkey on Facebook live today, in violation of a court order that prohibits him from owning animals.
Jan 12, 2022
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Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary facing a lawsuit for Endangered Species Act violations
The Animal Legal Defense Fund has issued an intent to sue Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary under the Endangered Species Act.
Jan 12, 2022
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Feds find more sick animals at Animal Haven Zoo in Weyauwega, Wisconsin
The feds have found more sick animals at Animal Haven Zoo in Weyauwega, WI, bringing their total USDA violations to 11 in the past year.
Dec 28, 2021
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Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary cited with an Official Warning for inadequate veterinary care
B.W. Ferris is running for Van Zandt County Judge while Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary is hit with an Official Warning for inadequate vet care
Dec 24, 2021
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VICTORY: Jeff and Lauren Lowe permanently banned from operating a roadside zoo in the U.S.
Tiger King Park owners Jeff and Lauren Lowe are permanently banned from exhibiting animals to the public, a judge has ruled.
Dec 23, 2021
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