The Animal Legal Defense Fund is appealing a judge’s ruling that Special Memories Zoo is not liable for paying $70,000 in legal fees.

Dr. Lori Cavitt of Henderson Animal Care Hospital is under investigation for her care of the animals at Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary.

The USDA has found 22 violations at East Texas Zoo and Gator Park and Franklin Drive Thru Safari. Both facilities are owned by Jason Clay.

Jimmy Wayne Hammonds, known as the Monkey Whisperer, is in trouble with the feds for the second time this year.