Cy Vierstra used stolen money to buy exotic animals, hot tubs, kayaks and items for his roadside zoo
Cy Vierstra of Union Ridge Wildlife Center used stolen money to purchase exotic animals, kayaks, hot tubs and items for his roadside zoo.
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Roadside Zoo News
- Feb 6
Mother sentenced to 15 years in prison for her role in son's murder over stolen reptiles
Tiffany Powell of Waupaca was sentenced to 15 years in prison for her role in the murder of her son during a dispute over stolen reptiles.
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- Jan 30
Two monkeys missing after the latest act of vandalism at Dallas Zoo
Two monkeys reported missing by the Dallas Zoo are the latest victims in a string of vandalism at the Texas zoo.
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- Jan 30
A dozen monkeys stolen from a Louisiana zoo
At least 12 monkeys were stolen from Zoosiana in Broussard, Louisiana on January 28, 2023.
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- Dec 2, 2022
Waupaca mother convicted of lesser charges in son’s murder over stolen reptiles
Tiffany Powell was convicted today for her role in the death of her son, Ryelee Manente-Powell, who was shot by William Zelenski.
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- Nov 21, 2022
East Texas Zoo and Gator Park listed for sale by Jason Clay, along with Franklin Drive Thru Safari
East Texas Zoo and Gator Park has now been listed for sale by Jason Clay, following the sale listing for Franklin Drive Thru Safari.
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- May 11, 2022
Pocono Snake and Animal Farm cited for bobcat theft
Pocono Snake and Animal Farm has been cited by the feds for a February incident involving a bobcat who was stolen from the unlocked zoo.
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- Feb 5, 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.
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