citation_inspection: 27690

There continues to be several areas on the ground (of various numbers & sizes) in the front fox enclosure (the other fox enclosures were inaccessible, and therefore not inspected) where the fox has dug exposing the 2"x4" wire mesh underneath. There are several holes beneath this exposed wire mesh which continue to pose a risk of injury or entrapment. Neither holes have not been filled in, nor the wire mesh covered to prevent injury. It is normal fox behavior to dig, so all ground surfaces of the fox enclosures shall be maintained or reconstructed to prevent these types of reoccurrences. A snake gained access into a skunk enclosure and presumably killed this animal. The enclosure that the skunk was in has historically had (and continues to have) the ground dug up by the animals exposing the 2" x 4" wire mesh with holes underneath. All outdoor enclosures shall be snake proof to protect the remaining animals from future injuries.