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Officials in Canada one step closer to shutting down roadside zoo with proposed exotic animal bylaw
Hasting’s County is developing an exotic animal bylaw. The bylaw is in response to Mark and Tammy Drysdale who own a roadside zoo
Apr 29, 2021


Tiger King player Doc Antle due in court today for 19 charges including animal cruelty
Doc Antle was scheduled to appear in court this morning facing 19 charges. The charges are in relation to Wilson's Wild Animal Park, VA.
Apr 28, 2021


Waupaca homicide suspect agrees to sell his exotic animals to pay for his defense
The Wisconsin man accused of killing his girlfriend’s son during a fight over stolen reptiles has agreed to sell his exotic animals
Apr 23, 2021


Sham sanctuary re-breeds inbred white tiger after she delivers stillborn cubs
Shalom Wildlife Zoo, West Bend, WI, announced they will continue trying to breed their inbred white tiger named Ginger
Apr 21, 2021


AZA Milwaukee County Zoo plans to send giraffe to New York roadside zoo Animal Adventure Park
The AZA Milwaukee County Zoo is making plans to send a giraffe named Desmond to the roadside zoo Animal Adventure Park
Apr 13, 2021


Bear wrestling, animal exploitation and death by asphyxiation: The strange story of Sam Mazzola
Sam Mazzola owned World Animal Studios, in Ohio. He was known for exploiting animals at fairs, shopping malls and bear wrestling events
Apr 13, 2021


There is nothing wrong with asking roadside zoos and pseudo-sanctuaries to do better
It is important to pay attention to how roadside zoos and pseudo-sanctuaries respond to the questions and concerns that are raised.
Apr 12, 2021


Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary posts a photo of a dead cat; says it's happy at the sanctuary
Brian Werner Ferris of Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary doesn’t even know what cats are at his pseudo-sanctuary.
Apr 10, 2021


Tim Stark taken into custody; sets the stage for Tiger King 2 with threats of violence and suicide
It has been a turbulent week for Tim Stark, who was taken into custody yesterday after threats of violence and suicide.
Apr 9, 2021


Jeff Lowe misses court hearing in Las Vegas again
Tiger King player Jeff Lowe has again missed a court hearing in Las Vegas. He had previously missed a hearing March 23.
Apr 7, 2021


VICTORY! Tim Stark BANNED from ever owning animals again
After more than 20 years of animal neglect, abuse and exploitation, Tim Stark will never be able to hurt another animal again.
Apr 7, 2021


Exotic animal rescue removes their Facebook page after being questioned about animal care practices
Kingdom Animalia Exotic Animal Rescue, owned by Jamie Kozloski, has removed their Facebook page and no longer has an online presence.
Apr 6, 2021


Two otters escape from Nomad's Animal Adventure in Oklahoma
Two otters have escaped from Oklahoma's Nomad's Animal Adventure. The owner is asking for hunting dogs to be brought in to find them.
Apr 5, 2021


Orphaned baby beaver DIES after being exploited at a sham sanctuary
The orphaned baby beaver that has been mishandled, passed around to strangers and used for photo ops is now DEAD.
Apr 4, 2021


Beloved giraffe named April has been euthanized due to arthritis
A popular giraffe named April that lived at New York's Animal Adventure Park has been euthanized due to arthritis
Apr 2, 2021


Tim Stark fires back against efforts to ban him from owning animals with a 70 page rambling rant
Perhaps most telling in the documents is Stark's response to claims that 15-20 animals in his possession died during transport to Oklahoma.
Apr 1, 2021


Wisconsin woman charged in starvation death of 3 ferrets and a dog
A Wisconsin woman is facing charges for the death of three ferrets and a dog that she abandoned in an apartment for nearly three months
Apr 1, 2021


Why is taking exotic animal selfies bad?
Have you ever taken a selfie with an exotic animal? We have. We had no idea this could be harmful to animals. Here’s how:
Apr 1, 2021


Viral Facebook post by former zookeeper sparks idea for Roadside Zoo News
One year ago today a Facebook post made by a former Special Memories Zoo employee went viral with over 1,600 shares.
Mar 31, 2021


Former Illinois sanctuary owner charged with felony animal cruelty will be in court on Friday
Authorities found 190 sets of animal remains on the property and additional remains were later found in other areas
Mar 31, 2021
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