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Baby monkey dies of COVID at Home for Angels after public petting interactions
A baby monkey has died of COVID-19 after being utilized in petting interactions at Home for Angels in Texas.
Feb 1, 2022
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DNR notifies Rustic Retreat Deer Park that wolfdog encounters must cease
Rustic Retreat Deer Park must stop offering public wolfdog encounters, according to the DNR.
Jan 31, 2022
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Two Texas roadside zoos finish out 2021 with 26 violations and an Official Warning
East Texas Zoo and Gator Park and Franklin Drive Thru Safari, owned by Jason Clay, finished 2021 with 26 violations and an Official Warning.
Jan 24, 2022
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74 violations yield a 21 day suspension at Water Hole Exotics in Texas
Water Hole Exotics in Odessa, TX, has been cited with 74 USDA violations from May-December 2021, resulting in a 21 day license suspension.
Jan 19, 2022
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State Assembly set to vote on Wisconsin ‘roadside zoo’ bill to remove regulations on native wildlife
A bill that will eliminate state regulations on native wildlife at roadside zoos in Wisconsin is set for a vote on January 19, 2022.
Jan 17, 2022
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Gladys Porter Zoo announces all their stingrays have died due to lack of oxygen
All of the stingrays at Gladys Porter Zoo have died due to lack of oxygen, the zoo announced today.
Jan 14, 2022
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River Trail Nature Center refuses to consider larger cage for coyote
River Trail Nature Center staff said they have no plans to build a larger enclosure for their coyote.
Jan 14, 2022
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Tim Stark violates court order on Facebook live; illegally exhibits pet monkey
Tim Stark exhibited his pet spider monkey on Facebook live today, in violation of a court order that prohibits him from owning animals.
Jan 12, 2022
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Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary facing a lawsuit for Endangered Species Act violations
The Animal Legal Defense Fund has issued an intent to sue Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary under the Endangered Species Act.
Jan 12, 2022
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Aysha Carbon sentenced to jail time for starvation death of four animals
Aysha Carbon of Manitowoc was sentenced to three months jail and three years probation for the starvation death of three ferrets and a dog.
Jan 10, 2022
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Naples Zoo unsure if they’ll press charges against cleaning man over death of Eko the tiger
The Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens said they're unsure if they'll press charges against River Rosenquist over the death of Eko the tiger.
Dec 31, 2021
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Roadside Zoo News statement on the death of Eko the tiger at Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens
The shooting death of Eko, an endangered Malayan tiger at Naples Zoo, is an absolute travesty. Please support the Big Cat Public Safety Act.
Dec 31, 2021
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Former Special Memories Zoo veterinarian Thomas Young reprimanded for unprofessional conduct
Dr. Thomas Young of High Cliff Veterinary Services has been reprimanded for unprofessional conduct during a Veterinary Board investigation.
Dec 29, 2021
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Feds find more sick animals at Animal Haven Zoo in Weyauwega, Wisconsin
The feds have found more sick animals at Animal Haven Zoo in Weyauwega, WI, bringing their total USDA violations to 11 in the past year.
Dec 28, 2021
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Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary cited with an Official Warning for inadequate veterinary care
B.W. Ferris is running for Van Zandt County Judge while Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary is hit with an Official Warning for inadequate vet care
Dec 24, 2021
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VICTORY: Jeff and Lauren Lowe permanently banned from operating a roadside zoo in the U.S.
Tiger King Park owners Jeff and Lauren Lowe are permanently banned from exhibiting animals to the public, a judge has ruled.
Dec 23, 2021
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Kangaroo killed after attacking two people in Tennessee
A kangaroo was strangled to death near White House, Tennessee, after attacking two people.
Dec 23, 2021
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Franklin Drive Thru Safari owner Jason Clay under investigation related to murder
Jason Clay is under investigation related to a murder that happened on his property across the street from the Franklin Drive Thru Safari.
Dec 22, 2021
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Four caracals in Michigan headed to a sanctuary after their fourth escape incident
Four African caracals in Royal Oak, Michigan, are headed to a sanctuary after escaping from a Detroit suburb for the fourth time Dec. 20.
Dec 21, 2021
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Michigan judge visits Howling Timbers during trial to determine fate of 47 wolf-dogs kept illegally
The judge heard testimony that animals at Howling Timbers were fed moldy and rotten food, were underweight and had untreated medical issues.
Dec 20, 2021
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