citation_inspection: 19237

** On the perimeter fence in front of Special the tigers primary enclosure there was an object hanging that appeared to be a large chunk of dried meat. Once the object was removed by the facility representative it appeared to have muscle fibers which is indicative of flesh. The meat was dried onto the fence and had to be removed by poking it with a stick therefore it had apparently been there for some time. It was never observed by the facility. Food waste and dead animals shall be removed to minimize vermin infestation, odors, and disease hazards. It was corrected at the time of the inspection. ** There was a large piece of meat in Special the tigers enclosure on her platform. The meat was discolored and had a dark appearance, the fat appeared to be melting and the flesh was decomposing and breaking down. The facility stated that they fed the cat the night before.There were also two other pieces of meat in her lock-in that looked the same but had flies swarming and a foul odor. The cat tried to eat the meat in the back but dropped it and backed away. Food waste should be removed to minimize vermin infestation, odors, and disease hazards. Correct by September 29, 2016.