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Several areas housing non-human primates have miscellaneous items, trash, discarded matter, and unused items that require removal and proper storage. These areas all also have dirt, dust, and cobwebs that require cleaning. The area behind the mouse house building which houses Capuchin and DeBrazza monkeys has excess pet taxis, plastic bins, caging supplies and plastic trash bins stored there. Inside the mouse house buildings, there are cobwebs and dirt in the front keeper area that requires cleaning. Walls are stained and discolored with mold or mildew damage near the DeBrazza monkey housed in that area. In the Tamarin building, there are items in the front entry area that are being stored including an old weight set and other miscellaneous items. This building was also dirty with the walls behind and next to enclosure having grime and build-up that require cleaning. There are cobwebs throughout this building. The ceiling corners all have dust/cob webs that require removal. Several ceiling tiles of the drop ceiling are either discolored or have water damage and require replacement. The area behind the white faced Capuchin building has a deceased wild rabbit in a live trap. This rabbit needs to be removed. All of these areas are in need of a thorough cleaning, removal of unwanted items, and proper storage of items still needed. This clutter concern is compounded by the fact that there is evidence of a large rodent population at the facility. Pest control and housekeeping significantly impact one another. These piles of excess material piled throughout the facility and cob/dust webs in corners and near enclosures make monitoring for pests difficult to impossible. The clutter is also a breeding ground for these mammalian pests. Additionally, excessive clutter and general disorganization makes it difficult to maintain necessary standards for cleanliness of enclosures. Correct by: 10 March 2015