citation_inspection: 22891

***The following enclosures had an excessive accumulation of debris (hair, cobwebs, food, feces, dirt, etc) on surfaces within the enclosure: -on the two perches in the degu enclosure -on the walls in the betong enclosure -within and above the hyrax enclosure -along the outside-bottom edge of the hyrax enclosure -within and above the beaver enclosure An excessive accumulation of waste/debris can increase insects, pests, and odors;may harbor pathogens which can play a role in disease transmission and can be an indication of substandard husbandry practices. Primary enclosures shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent contamination of the animals contained therein and to minimize disease hazards and to reduce odors.