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Videos show Allison Hedgecoth putting animals at risk at Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary
Allison Hedgecoth of Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary participates in dangerous wild animal interactions, videos show.
Sep 13, 2022
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Waccatee Zoo animals sent to Zootastic Park in an effort to moot PETA lawsuit
Waccatee Zoo has sent their animals to the roadside zoo Zootastic Park in an effort to moot a lawsuit brought by PETA.
Sep 12, 2022
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Waccatee Zoo, dubbed the worst roadside zoo in America, is permanently closed
Waccatee Zoological Farm in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is closed and may remain permanently closed.
Sep 11, 2022
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Doc Antle accuses USDA and DOJ of conspiring to shut down Myrtle Beach Safari
Doc Antle is asking a judge to deny a United States government request to modify his bond to prevent him from selling Myrtle Beach Safari.
Sep 7, 2022
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Feds work to shut down Cicchelli Second Chance Rescue and Exotics
The feds are working to shut down the roadside zoo Cicchelli Second Chance Rescue and Exotics in Lake City, Michigan.
Sep 6, 2022
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Two tigers missing at Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary in Tyler, Texas
Two tigers have disappeared from Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary after the organization was sued for violating the Endangered Species Act.
Aug 30, 2022
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Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary founding family spreads misinformation
The Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary founder and director are spreading misinformation. Here's the truth about the Georgia facility.
Aug 13, 2022
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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.
Aug 11, 2022
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Jessica Rivera no longer conducting USDA inspections after complaints from Roadside Zoo News
USDA Inspector Jessica Rivera is no longer conducting inspections after repeated complaints from Roadside Zoo News.
Aug 4, 2022
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Appeals court overturns ruling in Special Memories Zoo lawsuit
Dona Wheeler and Gretchen Crowe of Special Memories Zoo are on the hook for legal fees, an appeals court has ruled.
Aug 1, 2022
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USDA halts the use of "teachable moments"
The USDA announced today that as of August 1, 2022, they are halting the use of teachable moments.
Jul 28, 2022
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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.
Jul 27, 2022
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Tiger Safari roadside zoo infested with cockroaches, feds say
Tiger Safari Zoological Park in Tuttle, OK, is infested with cockroaches, and the feds have cited the roadside zoo with three violations.
Jul 5, 2022
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Jason Clay, Charles Sammut and Moksha Bybee indicted with Doc Antle for wildlife trafficking
Jason Clay, Charles Sammut and Moksha Bybee have been indicted along with Doc Antle for wildlife trafficking charges.
Jun 30, 2022
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Rustic Retreat Deer Park cited with six animal welfare violations
Rustic Retreat Deer Park was cited with six violations of the Animal Welfare Act and is facing fines of $500/day for operating illegally.
Jun 15, 2022
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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.
Jun 13, 2022
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Child gets six sutures after iguana attack at SeaQuest Fort Worth
SeaQuest Fort Worth is facing scrutiny again after a child was attacked by an iguana so severely that he needed six sutures.
Jun 9, 2022
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Judge compares endangered animal mistreatment to child porn in Special Memories Zoo lawsuit
Special Memories Zoo is closed but now an appeals court will decide if Dona Wheeler and Gretchen Crowe must pay more than $70,000 in fees.
Jun 8, 2022
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Myrtle Beach Safari owner Doc Antle charged with money laundering related to human smuggling
Tiger King star Doc Antle, owner of Myrtle Beach Safari, has been charged with money laundering related to human smuggling.
Jun 6, 2022
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Jeff and Lauren Lowe ordered to pay $96,000 in fines for contempt
Jeff and Lauren Lowe of the now-defunct Tiger King Park have been ordered to pay a $96,000 fine for contempt of court.
Jun 3, 2022
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