citation_inspection: 5826

One pygmy goat was found roaming freely between the production sheep barn and the pygmy goat enclosure. Closer inspection of the pygmy goat enclosure showed that there is a small wooden piece of fencing attached to the primary enclosure fence. This wooden piece freely swings out from the bottom and allows the animal to get out. One adult Boer pushed its stall door open in the barn near the pygmy goats. This animal was able to get out of its enclosure and was seen walking freely near guests in the facility. The enclosure door appeared to be structurally sound during the inspection but may have been left unlatched. Animals that are not properly secured may easily become injured or be predated upon. Both of these animals were returned to the enclosures during the inspection. Licensee must ensure all animals are housed in enclosures that properly contain them. A leg hold spring trap was found in the kangaroo exhibit hanging near the foot bridge. The facility representative stated that it is there to trap muskrat. This trap is a potential injury hazard to the kangaroos and must be moved to ensure the kangaroos are not caught by this trap. Correct this by moving this trap away from access by the kangaroos and ensuring that items that can potentially injure animals are not left inside primary enclosures. THIS IS A REPEAT NON-COMPLAINT ITEM THAT REMAINS UNCORRECTED