citation_inspection: 11040

Numerous rodent holes were located throughout the facility. Rodent holes were noted in the service area and in an empty animal enclosure located on leopard row. Rodent holes were noted in the service area for the lion and tiger JJ's enclosures. Numerous rodent holes were seen in the grain storage barn for the hoof stock area. An empty bag in this building appeared to have been chewed on. Rodent holes were also seen inside the den area for the cougar enclosure. Excess food waste in the cougar enclosure looked as if it had been pulled down into the rodent holes. Mouse feces was seen by the inspectors in an empty animal enclosure in the warm room. 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.