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Wildlife World Zoo steals three jaguar cubs from their mother to be imprinted on
Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park has announced they have stolen three endangered jaguar cubs from their mother to be imprinted on.
May 8, 2021


Animal welfare group harassed by "Lowe-lifes" at Tiger King Park while documenting animal neglect
“There are cage-crazy animals out there pacing,” the President of SHARK said of the footage he obtained at Tiger King Park.
May 7, 2021


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


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


Six fires kill 226 exotic animals in the first five months of 2021
Six fires at roadside zoos and sanctuaries have killed 226 exotic animals in the first five months of 2021.
May 4, 2021


Lack of fire hydrants delayed firefighters from controlling petting zoo fire that killed 75 animals
More than 75 animals were burned alive yesterday at the Noccalula Falls Park petting zoo in Gadsden, AL.
May 3, 2021


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


Officials in Canada one step closer to shutting down roadside zoo with proposed exotic animal bylaw
Hasting’s County is developing an exotic animal bylaw. The bylaw is in response to Mark and Tammy Drysdale who own a roadside zoo
Apr 29, 2021


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


Sham sanctuary re-breeds inbred white tiger after she delivers stillborn cubs
Shalom Wildlife Zoo, West Bend, WI, announced they will continue trying to breed their inbred white tiger named Ginger
Apr 21, 2021


AZA Milwaukee County Zoo plans to send giraffe to New York roadside zoo Animal Adventure Park
The AZA Milwaukee County Zoo is making plans to send a giraffe named Desmond to the roadside zoo Animal Adventure Park
Apr 13, 2021


Bear wrestling, animal exploitation and death by asphyxiation: The strange story of Sam Mazzola
Sam Mazzola owned World Animal Studios, in Ohio. He was known for exploiting animals at fairs, shopping malls and bear wrestling events
Apr 13, 2021


There is nothing wrong with asking roadside zoos and pseudo-sanctuaries to do better
It is important to pay attention to how roadside zoos and pseudo-sanctuaries respond to the questions and concerns that are raised.
Apr 12, 2021


Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary posts a photo of a dead cat; says it's happy at the sanctuary
Brian Werner Ferris of Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary doesn’t even know what cats are at his pseudo-sanctuary.
Apr 10, 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


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


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


Two otters escape from Nomad's Animal Adventure in Oklahoma
Two otters have escaped from Oklahoma's Nomad's Animal Adventure. The owner is asking for hunting dogs to be brought in to find them.
Apr 5, 2021


Beloved giraffe named April has been euthanized due to arthritis
A popular giraffe named April that lived at New York's Animal Adventure Park has been euthanized due to arthritis
Apr 2, 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
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