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Report: Second giraffe dies at decrepit Texas roadside attraction in less than a year
Another giraffe has died at a roadside attraction owned by Jason Clay. Azizi died in Oct. 2020 and a young giraffe died in Franklin in 2021.
Jul 23, 2021
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Animal Adventure Park begins exploiting tiger cubs
Animal Adventure Park has obtained two tiger cubs to exploit for publicity. Jordan Patch refuses to reveal where Bao and Ming came from.
Jul 20, 2021
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Waupaca homicide suspect denied bond to attend his mother's funeral
William Zelenski of Wild Bill's Exotics has been denied bond to attend his mother's funeral.
Jul 19, 2021
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US Court of Appeals orders 'Tiger King' Joe Exotic be resentenced
The United States Court of Appeals today upheld the conviction of Joe Exotic but ordered that he be resentenced.
Jul 14, 2021
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Shalom Wildlife Sanctuary violates federal law with neonatal tiger cub transport
Shalom Wildlife Sanctuary, West Bend, WI, has violated federal law by transporting a tiger cub under 28 days old to their roadside zoo.
Jul 13, 2021
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Feds cite Animal Haven Zoo for taking a tiger cub to an elementary and high school
The USDA has cited Animal Haven Zoo for allowing a high school student to take a tiger cub to an elementary and high school.
Jul 9, 2021
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USDA inspector fails to count wildcats at Premier Exotic Cats
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) inspector Jessica Rivera has apparently failed to count numerous wildcats at Premier Exotic Cats.
Jul 8, 2021
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Declawed, defanged lion returned to owner in Cambodia
A lion confiscated in Cambodia after the owner posted TikTok videos of the animal has been returned to its owner.
Jul 5, 2021
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Waupaca homicide suspect’s exotic animals listed for sale on Facebook
Some of the animals involved in a theft from Wild Bill's Exotics and subsequent homicide have now been listed for sale on Facebook.
Jul 2, 2021
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Wisconsin 'roadside zoo bill' weakens exotic animal regulations
A bill that would weaken regulations on exotic animals at roadside zoos in the state has passed the Wisconsin Senate.
Jun 24, 2021
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Up to 20 non-native prairie dogs loose at Wisconsin's Shamba Safari
Up to 20 domestic prairie dogs are running loose on the grounds of Shamba Safari, Neshkoro, WI, according to recent visitors.
Jun 21, 2021
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Jeff and Lauren Lowe cited with 14 violations at June inspection of Tiger King Park
Animals at Tiger King Park are suffering with rotten food, filthy water and no medical care.
Jun 18, 2021
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Tiger Safari under fire for mishandling otter during pay-to-play interaction
Tiger Safari is under fire for their mishandling of animals used during pay-to-play encounters. Footage shows an otter in distress.
Jun 17, 2021
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Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary has ties to Tiger King players
Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary has ties to numerous Tiger King players including Joe Exotic, Doc Antle, Tim Stark, Jeff Lowe and Carole Baskin
Jun 16, 2021
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Wildlife Science Center steals a wolf’s pup, 7 wolves escape, 2 wolves killed
A wolf named Iris was so frantic over the loss of her pup that she began digging around her den, eventually digging out of her enclosure.
Jun 11, 2021
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Jeff Lowe of Tiger King Park loses second lawyer this week
Jeff and Lauren’s lawyer, Daniel Card, today filed a motion to withdraw as their attorney in the case of the DOJ vs. Tiger King Park.
Jun 11, 2021
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Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary creates fake page, fake award; blames neglect on disgruntled employees
Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary Owners Brian Werner Ferris and Emily Owen have begun misleading the public to hide their illegal activities.
Jun 7, 2021
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Does anyone know where Stanley the giraffe is?
Stanley the giraffe was moved out of California on May 29 and no one has been able to verify where he has been taken.
Jun 4, 2021
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DOJ seeks $40K from Tiger King Park owners Jeff and Lauren Lowe
Yesterday the Department of Justice submitted a motion to order Jeff and Lauren Lowe of Tiger King Park to pay $40,757.16 in damages.
May 29, 2021
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Animals are quietly disappearing from Tiger King Park
Jeff and Lauren Lowe are back in town and the animals that remain at Tiger King Park are quietly disappearing.
May 28, 2021
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