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Jul 14, 2021
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.
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Jul 12, 2021
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.
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Jul 10, 2021
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.
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Jul 5, 2021
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.
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Jul 3, 2021
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.
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Jul 2, 2021
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.
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Jun 25, 2021
Animals injured; some killed by cars at Shamba Safari
A representative of Roadside Zoo News visited Shamba Safari and witnessed disturbing animal treatment at the new drive-thru roadside zoo.
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Jun 20, 2021
Tanganyika Wildlife Park shuts down splash park after more than a dozen visitors become ill
More than a dozen people are sick and two children have been hospitalized after visiting the splash park at Tanganyika Wildlife Park.
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Jun 18, 2021
Jeff and Lauren Lowe cited with 14 violations at June inspection of Tiger King Park
Animals at Tiger King Park are suffering with rotten food, filthy water and no medical care.
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Jun 18, 2021
Single Vision cited by Feds again; 8 animals dead since last inspection
Single Vision has again been cited by the USDA. Eight animals died in the past seven months and Single Vision didn't record their deaths.
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Jun 17, 2021
Tiger Safari under fire for mishandling otter during pay-to-play interaction
Tiger Safari is under fire for their mishandling of animals used during pay-to-play encounters. Footage shows an otter in distress.
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Jun 11, 2021
More delays in Tiger King Park lawsuit
New documents were filed today in the case of the Department of Justice (DOJ) vs. Jeff and Lauren Lowe of Tiger King Park.
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Jun 10, 2021
Tiger Creek Safari listed for sale after animal sanctuary cited for violations
The Tiger Creek Safari Clubhouse and surrounding land are now listed for sale, days after the USDA revealed medical neglect at the
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Jun 10, 2021
Jeff Lowe skips court; wanted in Las Vegas
Jeff Lowe of Tiger King Park skipped his court hearing in Las Vegas yesterday. A judge issued four bench warrants for his arrest.
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Jun 8, 2021
GFAS silent while monkeys are neglected at Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary
A former employee of Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary says the sanctuary is in shambles and numerous monkeys have died with no transparency
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Jun 7, 2021
Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary creates fake page, fake award; blames neglect on disgruntled employees
Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary Owners Brian Werner Ferris and Emily Owen have begun misleading the public to hide their illegal activities.
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Jun 6, 2021
800K to buy your own roadside zoo
Special Memories Zoo, Greenville, WI, has now been listed for sale with a realtor. The asking price for the troubled 15-acre roadside zoo?
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Jun 6, 2021
Remembering the 11 animals that sacrificed their life at Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary
11 animals that passed away at Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary with no medical care, according to a April, 2021 USDA inspection report.
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Jun 3, 2021
Sea Lion Splash cited for six violations of the Animal Welfare Act
Sea Lion Splash has received six violations of the USDA Animal Welfare Act for their care of the sea lions in the traveling animal show.
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Jun 2, 2021
What should you do when you visit a roadside zoo?
With the unofficial start of summer behind us, many people will be flocking to roadside zoos.
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