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Feds cite Shirley Farms for camel attack that killed two people
The Tennessee petting zoo Shirley Farms has been cited with a critical violation for an incident that left two men and a camel dead.
Apr 13, 2022
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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.
Apr 9, 2022
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Wisconsin: Ask Gov. Evers to veto captive wildlife bill
Please ask Gov. Evers to veto SB 347, a bill that would remove state regulations at roadside zoos in Wisconsin.
Apr 9, 2022
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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.
Apr 8, 2022
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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.
Apr 7, 2022
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Tiger mauling incidents lead to proposed rule changes in Florida
Florida is reviewing rules related to captive wildlife bites after a man was mauled by a tiger for the second time in less than three months
Apr 4, 2022
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Roadside zoo week in review April 1, 2022
EZ's Farm, Animal Gardens, Barking Cow Farms, Animal Haven Zoo, World of Wildlife, Double H Exotics and Waccatee Zoo were cited by the feds
Apr 1, 2022
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Scales and Tails Utah fined by OSHA for failing to report alligator attack
Scales and Tails Utah has been fined by OSHA for failing to report that an alligator attacked an employee at the roadside zoo last August.
Mar 28, 2022
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Two years after Special Memories Zoo fire, debate over legal fees continues
On the anniversary of a fire that killed 35 animals at Special Memories Zoo the debate over whether the zoo must pay legal fees continues.
Mar 24, 2022
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Man mauled by a tiger at Florida roadside zoo Wooten's Everglades Airboats
A man's arms were mauled by a tiger today at Wooten's Everglades Airboats in Ochopee, Florida.
Mar 22, 2022
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A chimpanzee disappeared from DeYoung Family Zoo in the past three months, records show
DeYoung Zoo has made another endangered species disappear, this time a chimpanzee. More than 50 animals have disappeared from DeYoung Zoo.
Mar 22, 2022
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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.
Mar 16, 2022
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Facility where two men were killed by a camel was previously cited for unsafe camel enclosure
Shirley Farms, the Tennessee roadside zoo where two men were killed by a camel, was previously cited for their unsafe camel enclosure.
Mar 14, 2022
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Wilstem Wildlife Park fined $8K for euthanizing a llama by crushing it to death
Wilstem Wildlife Park has been fined for crushing a llama to death and scaring an antelope so badly that it broke its neck.
Mar 7, 2022
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Babby Farms violation upgraded to an Official Warning
Babby Farms has been issued an Official Warning for violating the Animal Welfare Act after two children were bitten by animals.
Mar 4, 2022
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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.
Mar 3, 2022
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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.
Feb 28, 2022
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Animal Haven Zoo cited with three more violations bringing total to 14 violations in seven months
Animal Haven Zoo in Weyauwega, Wisconsin, has been cited with three more violations bringing their total to 14 violations in seven months.
Feb 21, 2022
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Triple D Game Farm cited with a critical violation for a snow leopard whose tail was ripped off
Triple D Game Farm has been cited with a critical violation for a snow leopard whose tail was ripped off.
Feb 18, 2022
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Feds cite Babby Farms for animal attacks after Roadside Zoo News complaint
Babby Farms has been cited with two violations on the Animal Welfare Act including a critical violation for two animal attack incidents.
Feb 10, 2022
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