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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


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


Tim Stark taken into custody; sets the stage for Tiger King 2 with threats of violence and suicide
It has been a turbulent week for Tim Stark, who was taken into custody yesterday after threats of violence and suicide.
Apr 9, 2021


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


Tim Stark fires back against efforts to ban him from owning animals with a 70 page rambling rant
Perhaps most telling in the documents is Stark's response to claims that 15-20 animals in his possession died during transport to Oklahoma.
Apr 1, 2021


Wisconsin woman charged in starvation death of 3 ferrets and a dog
A Wisconsin woman is facing charges for the death of three ferrets and a dog that she abandoned in an apartment for nearly three months
Apr 1, 2021


Viral Facebook post by former zookeeper sparks idea for Roadside Zoo News
One year ago today a Facebook post made by a former Special Memories Zoo employee went viral with over 1,600 shares.
Mar 31, 2021


Former Illinois sanctuary owner charged with felony animal cruelty will be in court on Friday
Authorities found 190 sets of animal remains on the property and additional remains were later found in other areas
Mar 31, 2021


LOWE LAWSUIT: Case heats up as judge rules Tiger King Park must be in compliance by April 2
In the case of the US versus Jeff and Lauren Lowe of Tiger King Park a judge gave the Lowes one week to comply with a previous order.
Mar 27, 2021


Tiger King player Jeff Lowe reportedly had a stroke; suspects he was poisoned at the casino
Lauren Lowe of Tiger King Park is claiming her husband Jeff Lowe may have been poisoned which caused him to have a stroke
Mar 26, 2021


Roadside Zoo keeper shares horrific memories of animal neglect at Special Memories Zoo
I hate that so many animals at Special Memories Zoo were hurt because of Dona and Gene Wheeler and Gretchen Crowe.
Mar 24, 2021


Starvation death of birds at Roadside Zoo still haunts zookeeper 6 years later
Every day she stood among their corpses and played on her phone, duping me into believing she was caring for them while they slowly decayed.
Mar 24, 2021


Roadside zoo starved animals, deprived them of water and burned them alive
Within an hour of Gretchen exiting the house with the dog and then returning inside, the barn was on fire. More than 35 animals died.
Mar 24, 2021


Roer's Zoofari reopens after barn fire kills giraffes; fundraises for new giraffe barn
Since reopening under new ownership in 2016, Roer's Zoofari has been cited by the USDA eight times for violating the Animal Welfare Act.
Mar 16, 2021


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


Lowe Lawsuit: Lack of vet care, missing animals an issue; lawyers ask judge to enforce order
Yesterday the United States Government filed new documents in the case against Jeff and Lauren Lowe of Tiger King Park
Mar 9, 2021


#GetLoudForLila - How one tiger’s tragic death could help save the animals at roadside zoos
Lila the tiger deserved so much better. Say her name, share her story, tell people what really happens at roadside zoos like Waccatee Zoo.
Mar 7, 2021


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


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


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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