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Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary in Georgia undergoing changes
Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary in Locust Grove, Georgia, is undergoing changes under a new director.
Aug 11, 2022
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Henry Vilas Zoo citation upgraded to Official Warning
Henry Vilas Zoo has been cited with an Official Warning after a capybara died due to an injury at the AZA accredited zoo.
Aug 8, 2022
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Jessica Rivera no longer conducting USDA inspections after complaints from Roadside Zoo News
USDA Inspector Jessica Rivera is no longer conducting inspections after repeated complaints from Roadside Zoo News.
Aug 4, 2022
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Appeals court overturns ruling in Special Memories Zoo lawsuit
Dona Wheeler and Gretchen Crowe of Special Memories Zoo are on the hook for legal fees, an appeals court has ruled.
Aug 1, 2022
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USDA halts the use of "teachable moments"
The USDA announced today that as of August 1, 2022, they are halting the use of teachable moments.
Jul 28, 2022
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Opie Acres under investigation for cutting off an opossum’s leg
Opie Acres in Tennessee is under investigation after owner Jerry Harvey cut off an opossum's leg without veterinary supervision or guidance.
Jul 27, 2022
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Police notify owner of escaped Coatimundi that wild animals are prohibited in Oshkosh
A coatimundi that escaped in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, has been recovered and police have notified her owner that the animal is illegal to keep.
Jul 22, 2022
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Illegally owned coatimundi on the loose in Oshkosh, Wisconsin
A coatimundi illegally owned in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, has escaped and has not been located.
Jul 19, 2022
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Tiger Safari roadside zoo infested with cockroaches, feds say
Tiger Safari Zoological Park in Tuttle, OK, is infested with cockroaches, and the feds have cited the roadside zoo with three violations.
Jul 5, 2022
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Henry Vilas Zoo cited with a critical violation after Roadside Zoo News tipped off the feds
Henry Vilas Zoo has been cited with two violations of the Animal Welfare Act after Roadside Zoo News tipped off the feds.
Jul 1, 2022
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Jason Clay, Charles Sammut and Moksha Bybee indicted with Doc Antle for wildlife trafficking
Jason Clay, Charles Sammut and Moksha Bybee have been indicted along with Doc Antle for wildlife trafficking charges.
Jun 30, 2022
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Rustic Retreat Deer Park cited with six animal welfare violations
Rustic Retreat Deer Park was cited with six violations of the Animal Welfare Act and is facing fines of $500/day for operating illegally.
Jun 15, 2022
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Union Ridge Wildlife Center owner Cy Vierstra hid Tonka the chimp from PETA while facing 12 felonies
Cy Vierstra of Union Ridge Wildlife Center hid Tonka the chimp for Tonia Haddix while facing 12 felony charges for embezzlement.
Jun 13, 2022
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Child gets six sutures after iguana attack at SeaQuest Fort Worth
SeaQuest Fort Worth is facing scrutiny again after a child was attacked by an iguana so severely that he needed six sutures.
Jun 9, 2022
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Judge compares endangered animal mistreatment to child porn in Special Memories Zoo lawsuit
Special Memories Zoo is closed but now an appeals court will decide if Dona Wheeler and Gretchen Crowe must pay more than $70,000 in fees.
Jun 8, 2022
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Ochsner Park Zoo reports several animals missing after vandals cut the locks on their cages
Two otters and two great horned owls escaped after vandals cut the locks on their cages at Ochsner Park Zoo in Baraboo, Wisconsin.
Jun 7, 2022
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Myrtle Beach Safari owner Doc Antle charged with money laundering related to human smuggling
Tiger King star Doc Antle, owner of Myrtle Beach Safari, has been charged with money laundering related to human smuggling.
Jun 6, 2022
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Jeff and Lauren Lowe ordered to pay $96,000 in fines for contempt
Jeff and Lauren Lowe of the now-defunct Tiger King Park have been ordered to pay a $96,000 fine for contempt of court.
Jun 3, 2022
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Noah’s Park Retreat loses their license to exhibit animals to the public
Noah's Park Retreat has been shut down by the feds after the Goshen, New York roadside zoo repeatedly violated the Animal Welfare Act.
Jun 1, 2022
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256exotics cited with 10 violations after an African serval attacked a child
256exotics in Huntsville, Alabama, has been cited with 10 violations after a child was injured by an African serval in March.
May 26, 2022
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