citation_inspection: 13286

- A tiger enclosure in the back portion of the park contained rancid meat on the floor of enclosure. At least one piece of the meat was covered with numerous maggots. Food not consumed must be removed from primary enclosures as often as necessary to prevent contamination of the animals contained therein and to minimize disease hazards and to reduce odors. - There was a large piece of meat draped over the enclosure fence in a tiger enclosure in the front part of the park and a piece of old meat trapped in the feed chute in a tiger enclosure that was next to the camel enclosure. Food not consumed must be removed from primary enclosures as often as necessary to prevent contamination of the animals contained therein and to minimize disease hazards and to reduce odors. - Numerous ants were observed on the pipe supports and in the feed chute in the large tiger arena enclosure. There was a piece of rancid meat stuck in the feed chute that was infested with ants. Ants can sting and cause injury to the enclosed animal. They can also contaminate food,water and living areas. Inspection and exit interview conducted with facility personnel. Additional Inspectors Tygart Michael, Supervisory Animal Care Specialist