citation_inspection: 13409

(a) ***** At time of inspection the leopard pen had remnants of animal fur and skin which had not been removed. During the summer(cid:25)s hot temperatures and high humidity that is present in this area routine husbandry practices need to provide for the quick removal of material which leads to the attraction of pests and insects, causes odors and can lead to disease problems in the facility ***** At time of inspection the enclosure housing two tigers had fecal material which was chalk white to light grey in appearance which had not been removed during the routine husbandry of the enclosures which should be occurring. This can lead to pests, odors and disease which can affect the health of the animals at this facility. A more frequent cleaning of these enclosures need to be incorporated into the standard operating procedures for this facility. TO BE CORRECTED BY: 8/8/14 This inspection conducted by APHIS, USDA, ANIMAL CARE PERSONNEL and the Director. An initial exit interview was conducted at time of inspection by APHIS, USDA, ANIMAL CARE PERSONNEL with the Director. A follow up exit interview was conducted by APHIS, USDA, ANIMAL CARE Inspector with the Director on 7/31/14, as requested documentation from the facility which was emailed to the inspector following the inspection had to be reviewed before final items which would be addressed on the inspection report could be determined. All items on the inspection report where discussed during this final exit interview with the Director. END OF REPORT. Additional Inspectors Digesualdo Cynthia, Veterinary Medical Officer