citation_inspection: 11038

The enclosure housing three alpacas contained excessive fecal material in its shelter. The shelter for the cougar enclosure contained a large amount of food waste. Some of this food waste had been pulled down into the rodent holes in this shelter. The white tiger enclosure contained excessive food waste. These enclosures need to be cleaned on a more frequent basis. Uneaten food must be removed in a timely fashion. Food debris can contaminate the animal enclosures and serve to attract rodents which are numerous throughout the facility. The fecal material and food waste present in these animals'(cid:25) enclosures can contaminate these animals as they lay in their enclosures. The animals can ingest this material when they groom themselves. Ingesting this fecal and food waste can lead to potential health problems. Clean these enclosures more frequently to prevent a buildup of fecal material and rotting food waste to minimize odors and prevent potential health problems.