citation_inspection: 10997

There were rodent holes located inside the shelter box for the cougar enclosure. Rodent holes were located going under the shelter box for the cougar enclosure. Multiple rodent holes were noted in the service alleyway for the tiger enclosures located on leopard row as well as in the tiger enclosures. Rodent feces was also noted in this alleyway. A rodent hole was noted going under the den area for the tiger JJ's enclosure. Rodent holes were noted in the service area for the tigers JJ and Pandora. A rodent hole was noted going under the shelter box of the Asian black bear enclosure. There was rodent feces on the door to the Asian black bear shelter. Rodents can be carriers of disease which may be harmful to the animals housed in these areas. A more effective means of pest control must be established for the facility.