10-14-2015, 08:38 AM
additional info from HSUS:
The article on the Panaewa Zoo’s request to import 2 Bengal tiger cubs failed to mention additional violations related to the zoo’s current animals (Zoo seeks permit for tigers, October 14). On May 23 of this year the United States Department of Agriculture cited the Panaewa zoo for failing to provide adequate barriers for the sloth and brown lemur to prevent physical contact with the public. They were also cited in January of this year for a 3 year ongoing repeat violation for protruding corrugated metal fencing posing a threat of injury to the animals, and other sanitation and housing facilities violations.
The article on the Panaewa Zoo’s request to import 2 Bengal tiger cubs failed to mention additional violations related to the zoo’s current animals (Zoo seeks permit for tigers, October 14). On May 23 of this year the United States Department of Agriculture cited the Panaewa zoo for failing to provide adequate barriers for the sloth and brown lemur to prevent physical contact with the public. They were also cited in January of this year for a 3 year ongoing repeat violation for protruding corrugated metal fencing posing a threat of injury to the animals, and other sanitation and housing facilities violations.