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Even Keel Exotics cited with six more violations for failing to provide water and shelter to animals
Even Keel Exotics has been cited with six violations after an inspector found several animals in filthy enclosures without access to water.
Feb 9, 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.
Feb 7, 2022


Texas cold snap kills a young giraffe at The Exotic Resort Zoo
A young giraffe named JJ lasted only seven weeks at The Exotic Resort Zoo in Johnson City, Texas, before dying.
Feb 6, 2022


Man charged with 12 counts for stealing a bobcat from Pocono Snake and Animal Farm
The man who stole a bobcat from Pocono Snake and Animal Farm has been charged with 12 counts for the incident. The bobcat was recovered.
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.
Feb 5, 2022


Tim Stark sued for monkey attack
Tim Stark of Wildlife in Need is being sued by a woman who says his monkey attacked and injured her in 2020.
Feb 3, 2022


Eight animals rescued from a Pennsylvania roadside zoo have made it to sanctuary
Eight animals have been rescued from Pymatuning Deer Park in Jamestown, PA, and have been placed at an accredited sanctuary.
Feb 2, 2022


McClain Lodge fined $16K for giraffe and hog deaths
McClain Lodge in Brandon, Mississippi, has been fined $16K for mistreating a giaraffe, a hog, a zebra and a rabbit.
Feb 2, 2022


Baby monkey dies of COVID at Home for Angels after public petting interactions
A baby monkey has died of COVID-19 after being utilized in petting interactions at Home for Angels in Texas.
Feb 1, 2022


DNR notifies Rustic Retreat Deer Park that wolfdog encounters must cease
Rustic Retreat Deer Park must stop offering public wolfdog encounters, according to the DNR.
Jan 31, 2022


Two Texas roadside zoos finish out 2021 with 26 violations and an Official Warning
East Texas Zoo and Gator Park and Franklin Drive Thru Safari, owned by Jason Clay, finished 2021 with 26 violations and an Official Warning.
Jan 24, 2022


74 violations yield a 21 day suspension at Water Hole Exotics in Texas
Water Hole Exotics in Odessa, TX, has been cited with 74 USDA violations from May-December 2021, resulting in a 21 day license suspension.
Jan 19, 2022


State Assembly set to vote on Wisconsin ‘roadside zoo’ bill to remove regulations on native wildlife
A bill that will eliminate state regulations on native wildlife at roadside zoos in Wisconsin is set for a vote on January 19, 2022.
Jan 17, 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.
Jan 14, 2022


Tim Stark violates court order on Facebook live; illegally exhibits pet monkey
Tim Stark exhibited his pet spider monkey on Facebook live today, in violation of a court order that prohibits him from owning animals.
Jan 12, 2022


Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary facing a lawsuit for Endangered Species Act violations
The Animal Legal Defense Fund has issued an intent to sue Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary under the Endangered Species Act.
Jan 12, 2022


Former Special Memories Zoo veterinarian Thomas Young reprimanded for unprofessional conduct
Dr. Thomas Young of High Cliff Veterinary Services has been reprimanded for unprofessional conduct during a Veterinary Board investigation.
Dec 29, 2021


Feds find more sick animals at Animal Haven Zoo in Weyauwega, Wisconsin
The feds have found more sick animals at Animal Haven Zoo in Weyauwega, WI, bringing their total USDA violations to 11 in the past year.
Dec 28, 2021


Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary cited with an Official Warning for inadequate veterinary care
B.W. Ferris is running for Van Zandt County Judge while Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary is hit with an Official Warning for inadequate vet care
Dec 24, 2021


VICTORY: Jeff and Lauren Lowe permanently banned from operating a roadside zoo in the U.S.
Tiger King Park owners Jeff and Lauren Lowe are permanently banned from exhibiting animals to the public, a judge has ruled.
Dec 23, 2021
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