citation_inspection: 25358

-The shelters in the primary enclosures for the three ring-tailed lemurs, the one spider monkey and the one macaque have not been cleaned or removed since the animals were put in their enclosures this spring. There is debris in the plastic dog feeder used as a shelter for the ring-tailed lemurs. The plastic barrel used for the spider monkey was rusted and dirty and when asked when the last time the spider monkey shelter was cleaned the licensee stated that he couldn’t remember the last time someone crawled up there to clean it. The plastic barrel for the macaque was covered in a layer of dirt and grime. -There were bird nests in various areas of the primary enclosures for the three ring-tailed lemurs, the spider monkey and the macaque. There were large accumulations of bird feces on the majority of the perches. Cleaning of primary enclosures and shelters is necessary to prevent odors, pest infestation and reduce the risk of disease transmission. Avian pests and feces can contain disease hazards that can affect the health of the nonhuman primates. Primary enclosures and shelters must be cleaned. A method to eliminate birds from nesting inside the primary enclosures for the nonhuman primates must be established and maintained. To be corrected by October 1, 2023