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Apr 5, 2022
The Last Tourist documentary exposes cruelty in the animal entertainment industry
The Last Tourist exposes the negative effects of tourism including the horrific treatment of animals used in entertainment.
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Apr 1, 2022
Roadside zoo week in review April 1, 2022
EZ's Farm, Animal Gardens, Barking Cow Farms, Animal Haven Zoo, World of Wildlife, Double H Exotics and Waccatee Zoo were cited by the feds
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Mar 24, 2022
Two years after Special Memories Zoo fire, debate over legal fees continues
On the anniversary of a fire that killed 35 animals at Special Memories Zoo the debate over whether the zoo must pay legal fees continues.
1,526 views


Mar 16, 2022
Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary sued by Animal Legal Defense Fund
Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary has been sued by Animal Legal Defense Fund for violating the Endangered Species Act.
3,144 views


Mar 15, 2022
Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary hit with two more violations
Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary has been cited with two more USDA violations for filthy monkey cages and rusting enclosures.
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Mar 11, 2022
Wisconsin woman found guilty of animal mistreatment jailed for Huber violations
Aysha Carbon, who was found guilty of eight counts for abandoning three ferrets and a dog to die, has been jailed for Huber violations.
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Mar 7, 2022
Wilstem Wildlife Park fined $8K for euthanizing a llama by crushing it to death
Wilstem Wildlife Park has been fined for crushing a llama to death and scaring an antelope so badly that it broke its neck.
17,330 views


Mar 4, 2022
Babby Farms violation upgraded to an Official Warning
Babby Farms has been issued an Official Warning for violating the Animal Welfare Act after two children were bitten by animals.
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Mar 3, 2022
Cicchelli Second Chance Rescue and Exotics cited with 18 violations at January inspection
Cicchelli Second Chance Rescue and Exotics has been cited with 18 violations. The roadside zoo tried to hide a cougar from USDA inspectors.
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Feb 21, 2022
Animal Haven Zoo cited with three more violations bringing total to 14 violations in seven months
Animal Haven Zoo in Weyauwega, Wisconsin, has been cited with three more violations bringing their total to 14 violations in seven months.
1,525 views


Feb 18, 2022
Triple D Game Farm cited with a critical violation for a snow leopard whose tail was ripped off
Triple D Game Farm has been cited with a critical violation for a snow leopard whose tail was ripped off.
1,684 views


Feb 10, 2022
Feds cite Babby Farms for animal attacks after Roadside Zoo News complaint
Babby Farms has been cited with two violations on the Animal Welfare Act including a critical violation for two animal attack incidents.
446 views


Feb 9, 2022
Even Keel Exotics cited with six more violations for failing to provide water and shelter to animals
Even Keel Exotics has been cited with six violations after an inspector found several animals in filthy enclosures without access to water.
1,808 views


Feb 6, 2022
Texas cold snap kills a young giraffe at The Exotic Resort Zoo
A young giraffe named JJ lasted only seven weeks at The Exotic Resort Zoo in Johnson City, Texas, before dying.
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Feb 5, 2022
B.W. Ferris is the wrong choice for Van Zandt County Judge
B.W. Ferris of Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary is the wrong choice for Van Zandt Judge. Read these articles before casting your ballot.
881 views


Feb 3, 2022
Tim Stark sued for monkey attack
Tim Stark of Wildlife in Need is being sued by a woman who says his monkey attacked and injured her in 2020.
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Feb 2, 2022
Eight animals rescued from a Pennsylvania roadside zoo have made it to sanctuary
Eight animals have been rescued from Pymatuning Deer Park in Jamestown, PA, and have been placed at an accredited sanctuary.
834 views


Feb 2, 2022
McClain Lodge fined $16K for giraffe and hog deaths
McClain Lodge in Brandon, Mississippi, has been fined $16K for mistreating a giaraffe, a hog, a zebra and a rabbit.
1,437 views


Feb 1, 2022
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.
668 views


Jan 24, 2022
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.
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