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Police release body cam footage from DUI arrest of Jeff and Lauren Lowe
Police have released the body cam footage from the DUI arrest of Jeff and Lauren Lowe, owners of the now defunct Tiger King Park.
Aug 29, 2021
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DOJ moves for default judgement against Tiger King Park owners Jeff and Lauren Lowe
The DOJ has submitted a motion to move for default judgement in the case against Jeff and Lauren Lowe of Tiger King Park.
Aug 27, 2021
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TikTok promotes violence against animals with video of a woman stomping on a live snake
A video of a woman stomping on a live snake has gone viral on TikTok and the platform has failed to remove the video.
Aug 25, 2021
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Feds cite two GFAS accredited great ape sanctuaries with Official Warnings
A toe dangling off of its body, a traumatic spinal injury and premature euthanasia are outlined in Warnings given to two GFAS sanctuaries.
Aug 23, 2021
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Roadside zoo; alligator attack victim start GoFundMe to profit off of viral attack
A fundraiser has been started to allow an alligator attack victim to continue exploiting the animal.
Aug 21, 2021
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Chris Brown's 7-year-old daughter filmed swimming with tigers at Myrtle Beach Safari
Chris Brown posted a video on Instagram of his daughter Royalty Brown, 7, at Doc Antle's Myrtle Beach Safari swimming with tigers.
Aug 20, 2021
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Utah alligator attack victim released from hospital
Alligator attack victim Lindsay Bull sustained a damaged tendon, multiple fractures and a broken wrist and thumb at Scales and Tails Utah.
Aug 18, 2021
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Woman attacked by alligator routinely entered enclosure; fed alligator by hand
A woman who was attacked by an alligator on August 13 routinely entered the enclosure with the alligator and fed it with her bare hands.
Aug 17, 2021
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Jeff and Lauren Lowe agree to turn over 61 animals remaining at Tiger King Park to the DOJ
Jeff and Lauren Lowe have agreed to surrender the animals that remain at Tiger King Park to the Department of Justice.
Aug 16, 2021
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Feds confiscate injured brown bear from closed Michigan roadside zoo
The USDA has confiscated a bear from a former roadside zoo in Tawas City, MI, for failing to obtain veterinary care for the injured animal.
Aug 16, 2021
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Adirondack Wildlife Refuge temporarily closes
Adirondack Wildlife Refuge has temporarily closed their doors, citing a cancer diagnosis and licensing issues with the New York DEC.
Aug 13, 2021
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Feds cite Adirondack Wildlife Refuge for repeated bear breakouts
Adirondack Wildlife Refuge has been cited by the Feds after two of their bears escaped for the second time and were later recaptured.
Aug 11, 2021
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Premier Exotic Cats violates local, state and federal law; evades detection
Premier Exotic Cats, owned by Morgan Machnik, has apparently sold animals and lied to officials to hide illegal activity.
Aug 9, 2021
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Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary temporarily closes
Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary, Tyler, TX, has temporarily closed their doors amidst federal investigations into the nonprofit facility.
Aug 7, 2021
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Photography game farm Triple D Wildlife cited six times for keeping animals in squalor
Triple D Game Farm, a phony wildlife photo facility, been cited six times for keeping animals in dirty enclosures polluted with feces.
Aug 6, 2021
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Disappearance at DeYoung Zoo: Where are the 12 missing animals?
A dozen animals from Special Memories Zoo have disappeared from DeYoung Zoo. Some of the animals are endangered species.
Aug 4, 2021
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Feds cite Wildlife Science Center for three wolves that escaped and died
Wildlife Science Center has been cited by the feds after they stole a wolf's pup and several wolves escaped and were killed.
Aug 2, 2021
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Documents shed light on location of Special Memories Zoo animals
Newly obtained documents reveal the last known location of the animals that remained at Wisconsin’s Special Memories Zoo.
Jul 30, 2021
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Feds inspect Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary
Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary was inspected by federal officials today. Director Kari Bagnall has created a toxic work environment.
Jul 28, 2021
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Lawsuit against Jeff and Lauren Lowe of Tiger King Park to continue, judge rules
A judge ruled this week that a lawsuit brought by the federal government against Jeff and Lauren Lowe of Tiger King Park will continue.
Jul 28, 2021
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