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Roadside Zoo News
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Aug 11, 2022
Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary in Georgia undergoing changes
Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary in Locust Grove, Georgia, is undergoing changes under a new director.
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Jul 27, 2022
Opie Acres under investigation for cutting off an opossum’s leg
Opie Acres in Tennessee is under investigation after owner Jerry Harvey cut off an opossum's leg without veterinary supervision or guidance.
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Jun 13, 2022
Union Ridge Wildlife Center owner Cy Vierstra hid Tonka the chimp from PETA while facing 12 felonies
Cy Vierstra of Union Ridge Wildlife Center hid Tonka the chimp for Tonia Haddix while facing 12 felony charges for embezzlement.
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May 25, 2022
Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary argues ALDF lawsuit should be dismissed
Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary is arguing a lawsuit brought by Animal Legal Defense Fund should be dismissed for lack of standing.
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May 20, 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.
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May 19, 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.
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May 9, 2022
Feds shut down Hands On Exotics after Roadside Zoo News complaint
Hands On Exotics in Whitwell, Tennessee, has been shut down by the feds for operating without a license after a tip from Roadside Zoo News.
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May 5, 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.
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Apr 29, 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...
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Apr 9, 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.
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Apr 8, 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.
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Apr 7, 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.
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Mar 16, 2022
Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary sued by Animal Legal Defense Fund
Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary has been sued by Animal Legal Defense Fund for violating the Endangered Species Act.
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Mar 15, 2022
Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary hit with two more violations
Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary has been cited with two more USDA violations for filthy monkey cages and rusting enclosures.
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Mar 3, 2022
Cicchelli Second Chance Rescue and Exotics cited with 18 violations at January inspection
Cicchelli Second Chance Rescue and Exotics has been cited with 18 violations. The roadside zoo tried to hide a cougar from USDA inspectors.
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Feb 28, 2022
No tiger cubs at Shalom Wildlife Sanctuary despite repeated breeding attempts
Shalom Wildlife Sanctuary continues trying to breed their tiger despite genetic issues and multiple failed pregnancies.
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Feb 11, 2022
Valley of the Kings Sanctuary fails first re-licensing inspection; cited with three violations
Valley of the Kings Sanctuary has failed their first re-licensing inspection and they’ve been cited with three animal welfare violations.
1,808 views


Feb 7, 2022
Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary and the mysterious case of the missing monkey
A baby rhesus macaque purchased by Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary for $5,000 has never appeared at the nonprofit Texas roadside zoo.
1,127 views


Feb 5, 2022
B.W. Ferris is the wrong choice for Van Zandt County Judge
B.W. Ferris of Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary is the wrong choice for Van Zandt Judge. Read these articles before casting your ballot.
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Jan 14, 2022
River Trail Nature Center refuses to consider larger cage for coyote
River Trail Nature Center staff said they have no plans to build a larger enclosure for their coyote.
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