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Animal Adventure Park bought animals from Special Memories Zoo the day after fire kills 35 animals
Jordan Patch of Animal Adventure Park purchased animals from Special Memories Zoo the day after a barn fire killed 35 animals at the zoo.
May 27, 2021
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Animal Haven Zoo’s tiger cub sold to Shalom Wildlife Sanctuary
The tiger cub born at Animal Haven Zoo, Weyauwega, WI, that was stolen from its mother has now been sent to Shalom Wildlife Sanctuary.
May 25, 2021
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Whereabouts of tiger cub born at WI roadside zoo unknown
A tiger cub at Animal Haven Zoo is nowhere to be found.
May 24, 2021
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Jeff Lowe puts on a show for Tiger King 2 while 68 big cats are removed from his roadside zoo
Documents say law enforcement experienced harassment from Jeff and Lauren Lowe while executing the May 3 warrant at Tiger King Park.
May 20, 2021
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Houston Police dropped the ball when it comes to the Texas tiger
Houston Police Department’s handling of a loose tiger and its owners has some people upset.
May 16, 2021
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Endangered lion among 22 animals to disappear from WI roadside zoo over winter
22 animals have disappeared from Animal Haven Zoo, Weyauwega, WI, in a five month period, according to inspection reports from the USDA.
May 11, 2021
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Feds serve search warrant at Tiger King Park; criminal investigation underway
This morning Jeff and Lauren Lowe of Tiger King Park, Thackerville, OK, were served a search and seizure warrant and animals were removed
May 6, 2021
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1,000-pound bear exploited by California governor candidate for publicity
A California candidate for governor is exploiting a bear named Tag for publicity.
May 5, 2021
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PETA joins DOJ in lawsuit against Jeff and Lauren Lowe; documents outline animal’s suffering
PETA is joining the DOJ in a lawsuit against Jeff & Lauren Lowe of Tiger King Park. Documents detail animal neglect and suffering.
Apr 29, 2021
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Tiger King player Doc Antle due in court today for 19 charges including animal cruelty
Doc Antle was scheduled to appear in court this morning facing 19 charges. The charges are in relation to Wilson's Wild Animal Park, VA.
Apr 28, 2021
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Waupaca homicide suspect agrees to sell his exotic animals to pay for his defense
The Wisconsin man accused of killing his girlfriend’s son during a fight over stolen reptiles has agreed to sell his exotic animals
Apr 23, 2021
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Jeff Lowe misses court hearing in Las Vegas again
Tiger King player Jeff Lowe has again missed a court hearing in Las Vegas. He had previously missed a hearing March 23.
Apr 7, 2021
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VICTORY! Tim Stark BANNED from ever owning animals again
After more than 20 years of animal neglect, abuse and exploitation, Tim Stark will never be able to hurt another animal again.
Apr 7, 2021
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AZA accredited zoo sends white rhino named Maoto to troubled roadside zoo for breeding
Capturing rhinos from the wild to be kept in captivity is also poaching, and breeding rhinos for captivity doesn't help preserve wild rhinos
Mar 30, 2021
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Location of Special Memories Zoo animals remains unknown one year later
These animals disappeared one year ago from Wisconsin’s (now closed) Special Memories Zoo. Some of the animals went to DeYoung Zoo.
Mar 24, 2021
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Stolen exotic animals lead to murder: Waupaca homicide victim's mother in court today
A Waupaca woman was in court today, facing homicide charges for the shooting death of her 18-year-old son, reportedly over stolen reptiles.
Mar 15, 2021
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DETHRONED: Indiana submits order to ban Tim Stark from possessing animals
Tim Stark of Indiana’s Wildlife In Need (WIN) has been permanently banned from owning or exhibiting animals ever again.
Mar 13, 2021
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Bear breeder receives 37 USDA animal welfare violations in past year
From Feb. 2020 thru Feb. 2021, notorious bear breeder Robert Sawmiller was cited 37 times by the USDA
Mar 6, 2021
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Single Vision cited for 6 animal care violations including filthy water
The animals at this roadside zoo only have access to murky brown water that is so filthy that inspectors couldn't see the bottom
Mar 5, 2021
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Wisconsin's Animal Haven Zoo paid Joe Exotic $5,000 for lions, violating the Endangered Species Act
Animal Haven Zoo, Weyauwega, WI paid Joe Exotic $5000 for two lions in 2018, according to transcripts from Joe Exotic’s trial.
Mar 4, 2021
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