citation_inspection: 11062

Two juvenile Syrian brown bears are in an enclosure that will not accommodate their needs as adults. The enclosure is constructed of welded wire panels and wood. These wire panels will not be strong enough to contain the animals as adults. There are no lock outs to ensure safe servicing of the enclosure. The enclosure is not clean. It contains excess fecal material and the bedding is all wet. The entire enclosure has no dry areas for the bears to lie in. A new enclosure that can safely house these animals as adults must be constructed. An inadequate housing facilities leads to multiple problems including: poor sanitation, improper shelter from elements, failure to contain the animals and inadequate veterinary care. Correct by: 11-7-15