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Jamaica Zoo responds to video of a lion biting off a man’s finger
Jamaica Zoo has responded to a video showing a lion biting off a man's finger after he repeatedly taunted the animal.
May 23, 2022


Shalom Wildlife Sanctuary's tigers are in trouble
Shalom Wildlife Sanctuary in West Bend, Wisconsin, is starting up the next Tiger King roadside zoo.
May 20, 2022


Cicchelli Second Chance Rescue and Exotics cited again; records show their animals aren't rescued
Cicchelli Second Chance Rescue and Exotics is not rescuing their animals at all, records show, and they've now been cited 29 times.
May 19, 2022


Fox escapes during inspection: Animal Haven Zoo hit with four violations after $6.4K fine
Animal Haven Zoo was cited for a loose lemur and a fox that escaped during a recent inspection; one month after being fined $6.4K.
May 12, 2022


Two dozen animals had no water to drink at East Texas Zoo and Gator Park, feds say
East Texas Zoo and Gator Park owner Jason Clay has been cited by feds for failing to give water to 24 animals and other violations.
May 10, 2022


Dr. Aaron Stachmus retains veterinary license while facing 18 cruelty charges for seized animals
Aaron Stachmus continues practicing at Brookwood Animal Clinic while facing 18 charges for hundreds of animals removed from his property.
May 6, 2022


Cicchelli Second Chance Rescue and Exotics cited with 29 violations in three months
Cicchelli Second Chance Rescue and Exotics in Lake City, MI, has been cited with 29 violations of the Animal Welfare Act in three months.
May 5, 2022


Noah’s Park Retreat cited for dead and missing wallabies
One wallaby is dead and one wallaby is still missing after escaping from an enclosure at Noah's Park Retreat in Goshen, New York in March.
May 4, 2022


Franklin Drive Thru Safari implicated in wildlife trafficking–again
Franklin Drive Thru Safari in Franklin, Texas, has again been implicated in wildlife trafficking, USDA records indicate.
May 2, 2022


Single Vision cited by the feds for dangerous wild animal interactions and other violations
Single Vision in Melrose, Florida, has again been cited by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for a number of violations including...
Apr 29, 2022


More than 100 animals seized from Norman, Oklahoma veterinarian Aaron Stachmus (again)
More than 100 animals were seized from Norman, Oklahoma veterinarian Aaron Stachmus for the second time in less than a year.
Apr 21, 2022


Tiger trainer Adam Burck sued by animal dealer Michelle Rossi over tiger mauling
Tiger trainer Adam Burck of Royal Bengal Tigers has been sued by animal dealer Michelle Rossi over a tiger mauling.
Apr 20, 2022


Jeff Lowe of Tiger King ordered to pay PETA $183K
A judge has ordered Jeff Lowe of Tiger King infamy to pay $183K to PETA for their successful Endangered Species Act lawsuit.
Apr 19, 2022


Roadside zoo week in review April 15, 2022
Feds find violations at Predators Reptile Center, Critter Barn, Joshua Stoltzfus, Robert Sawmiller, Bearadise Ranch and Indian Cliffs Ranch.
Apr 18, 2022


Records reveal details of tragedy at Cockatoo Rescue and Sanctuary in Washington
Records reveal new information about the estimated 50 parrots that were found dead in March at Cockatoo Rescue and Sanctuary in Stanwood.
Apr 12, 2022


Wolfdog escapes from Howling Timbers Animal Sanctuary
A wolfdog has escaped from Howling Timbers Animal Sanctuary and is on the loose in Muskegon, Michigan, officials say.
Apr 9, 2022


Wisconsin: Ask Gov. Evers to veto captive wildlife bill
Please ask Gov. Evers to veto SB 347, a bill that would remove state regulations at roadside zoos in Wisconsin.
Apr 9, 2022


60 animals burned alive at Hand Me Down Zoo in Georgia after repeat USDA violations for fire hazards
60 animals were killed at Hand Me Down Zoo April 4. The facility was repeatedly cited for fire hazards in the months leading to the fire.
Apr 8, 2022


Judge rules Howling Timbers Animal Sanctuary must give up their wolfdogs
Howling Timbers Animal Sanctuary owner Brenda Pearson has been ordered to forfeit all of her wolfdogs to the state of Michigan.
Apr 7, 2022


Dozens of parrots found dead at Washington bird sanctuary
Dozens of parrots were found dead at Cockatoo Rescue and Sanctuary in Washington last month, after their caretaker passed away.
Apr 5, 2022
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