Animal welfare violations swarm Miami zoo owned by ex-drug kingpin in Tiger King
Federal inspectors have cited the Zoological Wildlife Foundation in Miami for numerous animal welfare violations, including unsafe housing and poor sanitation. The facility, owned by Mario Tabraue, faces renewed calls for closure following the death of a capybara and the severe injury of a leopard.
Why it matters
Highlights ongoing concerns regarding the regulation of private exotic animal facilities and the ethics of roadside zoos.
Federal wildlife inspectors found multiple other violations during a March inspection at Zoological Wildlife Foundation. Photograph: Google Maps View image in fullscreen Federal wildlife inspectors found multiple other violations during a March inspection at Zoological Wildlife Foundation. Photograph: Google Maps Miami Animal welfare violations swarm Miami zoo owned by ex-drug kingpin in Tiger King Endangered snow leopard had leg amputated and capybara died at Mario Tabraue’s controversial roadside facility
The article uses emotive language like 'hideous roadside zoo' and focuses heavily on the controversial background of the owner.
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