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Tanganyika Wildlife Park cited for mishandling Eurasian lynx kittens
Tanganyika Wildlife Park has been cited by the Feds for sending Eurasian lynx kittens under 28 days old to another roadside zoo.
Jul 24, 2021
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Report: Second giraffe dies at decrepit Texas roadside attraction in less than a year
Another giraffe has died at a roadside attraction owned by Jason Clay. Azizi died in Oct. 2020 and a young giraffe died in Franklin in 2021.
Jul 23, 2021
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Royal Bengal Tigers cited for keeping tigers in cramped travel cages in a barn
Adam Burck and his Royal Bengal Tigers act has been cited six times for violating federal law by keeping tigers in hot, unsafe conditions
Jul 21, 2021
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Tiger Safari cited by feds for mishandling baby otter and fox during pay-to-play encounter
The USDA has cited Tiger Safari, owned by Bill Meadows, for mishandling an otter and a fennec fox during a pay-to-play encounter in March.
Jul 20, 2021
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Animal Adventure Park begins exploiting tiger cubs
Animal Adventure Park has obtained two tiger cubs to exploit for publicity. Jordan Patch refuses to reveal where Bao and Ming came from.
Jul 20, 2021
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Waupaca homicide suspect denied bond to attend his mother's funeral
William Zelenski of Wild Bill's Exotics has been denied bond to attend his mother's funeral.
Jul 19, 2021
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Franklin Drive Thru Safari's animal care and conditions a cause for concern
Franklin Drive Thru Safari's animals exhibited signs of zoochosis during a recent visit. The zoo's lemurs did not even have an enclosure.
Jul 16, 2021
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US Court of Appeals orders 'Tiger King' Joe Exotic be resentenced
The United States Court of Appeals today upheld the conviction of Joe Exotic but ordered that he be resentenced.
Jul 14, 2021
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Shalom Wildlife Sanctuary violates federal law with neonatal tiger cub transport
Shalom Wildlife Sanctuary, West Bend, WI, has violated federal law by transporting a tiger cub under 28 days old to their roadside zoo.
Jul 13, 2021
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Tennessee petting zoo cited 11 times by Feds
Rocking Dirt Road Farms, Dyersburg, TN, has been cited with 11 non-critical violations of the federal Animal Welfare Act.
Jul 12, 2021
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Roo Doo's Wildlife Park receives Official Warning for 13 animals that died without veterinary care
Roo Doo’s Wildlife Park, Greenwood, AK, has been cited with a USDA Official Warning for failing to provide vet care to 13 animals that died.
Jul 10, 2021
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Feds cite Animal Haven Zoo for taking a tiger cub to an elementary and high school
The USDA has cited Animal Haven Zoo for allowing a high school student to take a tiger cub to an elementary and high school.
Jul 9, 2021
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USDA inspector fails to count wildcats at Premier Exotic Cats
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) inspector Jessica Rivera has apparently failed to count numerous wildcats at Premier Exotic Cats.
Jul 8, 2021
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USDA inspects nonexistent shell corporation related to Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary
As of July 7, the USDA has removed all 2021 inspection reports for Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary and Great Cats in Crisis from their website.
Jul 7, 2021
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Another kangaroo sighting reported in Wisconsin
A kangaroo was spotted yesterday near Malone, WI. This is the fourth kangaroo sighting in the state in four years.
Jul 6, 2021
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Declawed, defanged lion returned to owner in Cambodia
A lion confiscated in Cambodia after the owner posted TikTok videos of the animal has been returned to its owner.
Jul 5, 2021
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Timbavati Wildlife Park's white tiger exhibits zoochosis
Timbavati Wildlife Park's white tiger was exhibiting clear signs of zoochosis at a recent visit to the Wisconsin Dells roadside zoo.
Jul 5, 2021
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Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary suspended by GFAS
The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS) has suspended the accreditation of Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary for noncompliance.
Jul 3, 2021
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Waupaca homicide suspect’s exotic animals listed for sale on Facebook
Some of the animals involved in a theft from Wild Bill's Exotics and subsequent homicide have now been listed for sale on Facebook.
Jul 2, 2021
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Black bear on the loose after escaping NY pseudo-sanctuary
A black bear has escaped from Adirondack Wildlife Refuge and is on the loose.
Jun 27, 2021
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