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The alpaca and goat enclosures do not prohibit unsupervised contact between the animal and the guests at the facility. Unsupervised contact between the animals and the public puts the animals and the public at risk of potential harm. Steps should be taken to minimize such risks, either by assuring that a trained attendant is present any time contact could occur, or by installing sufficient barriers to prevent such contact. To be corrected immediately via temporary means, and with a permanent correction to be completed by 12/1/15.

The enclosures for the alpacas and for the goats contained elements that are potentially hazardous to the animals: - The alpaca enclosure had exposed electrical wires on the ground, inside the enclosure, within reach of the animals. - The goat enclosure contained wooden pallets that had protruding nails. Two exotic feline enclosures were in need of repair: - In the inside shelter enclosure for the bobcat the linoleum on the floor was peeling, and deteriorating. - In the inside shelter enclosure for the serval named "Ptah" the linoleum floor was discolored, buckling and lifting from the floor, suggesting that moisture had gotten underneath of it. Next to the door there was bare wood exposed. Additionally there was a small hole in the wall opposite the door (less than an inch in size), and upon examining the back of the enclosure from the outside it was observed that there was severe deterioration of the wood, threatening the structural integrity of the enclosure. Failure to maintain enclosures in good repair could result in injury or escape. Sharp objects and electrical wires could cause injury or death. Deteriorating surfaces present an ingestion risk, threaten structural strength, and impede cleaning. Animal enclosures should be free of objects that could cause injury to the animals. Enclosures should be maintained in good repair, so that they can be kept clean. Enclosures should be regularly repaired so as to maintain their structural integrity and prevent escape or injury. Steps should be taken immediately to remove all hazards from enclosures. Repairs should be completed by 12/1/15. An exit interview was conducted with facility representatives.