citation_inspection: 19350

The 18 fallow deer on exhibit are very uneasy and nervous. The animals pace the back of the enclosure and hide in the off exhibit area. The public is allowed to enter the deer enclosure. Signs are posted to not proceed beyond this point but there is no physical barrier, leaving the deer an area where the public is not allowed but the food and water for the deer is in the area where the public is allowed. The public access further exacerbates the animals nervousness and may cause them to injur themselves. Handling of all animals shall be done as expeditiously and carefully as possible in a manner that does not cause trauma, overheating, excessive cooling, behavioral stress, physical harm, or unnecessary discomfort. Measures must be taken to reduce the stress and anxiety of these animals when on exhibit to the public.