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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


AZA accredited zoo sends white rhino named Maoto to troubled roadside zoo for breeding
Capturing rhinos from the wild to be kept in captivity is also poaching, and breeding rhinos for captivity doesn't help preserve wild rhinos
Mar 30, 2021


Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary uses nonprofit funds for a for-profit resort
Brian Werner Ferris, owner of Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary - Tyler, TX - owns 101 acres of land next to his fake tiger sanctuary
Mar 28, 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


Location of Special Memories Zoo animals remains unknown one year later
These animals disappeared one year ago from Wisconsin’s (now closed) Special Memories Zoo. Some of the animals went to DeYoung Zoo.
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


More than 86 animals burned alive at roadside zoos in the past year
There have been at least five roadside zoo fires in the past year, taking the lives of more than ]86 animals.
Mar 17, 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


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


For sale: Abandoned WI roadside zoo with a history of animal mistreatment
Last week lawyers for the Animal Legal Defense Fund filed a Reply Brief in Support of Motion in the case against Wisconsin’s now-closed...
Feb 22, 2021


Lowe Lawsuit: Cubs and their mothers safe; other animals may not be so lucky
14 tigers are safe after being confiscated from Jeff and Lauren Lowe of Tiger King Park.
Feb 15, 2021


Lowe lawsuit: Lawyer files motion to dismiss
The Lowe's are arguing the lawsuit against Tiger King Park should be dismissed.
Feb 9, 2021


Closed WI roadside zoo argues lawsuit wasn't a victory
Lawyers for Special Memories Zoo are arguing against paying legal fees to the Animal Legal Defense Fund.
Feb 8, 2021
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