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3.127 - Facilities, outdoor. (b) The north side of the deer enclosure was closed off from the south side by a gate. One Buck and two doe were present in the north side which has few trees and no artificial shelter. Correct by providing these animals access to shelter from inclement weather. The coyote had a large dog house for shelter and was properly bedded with shavings but the dog house did not have a windbreak. A windbreak may be needed in the winter to assure the animal can remain protected from the weather and prevent discomfort. Correct by providing a windbreak. Natural or artificial shelter appropriate to the local climatic conditions for the species concerned shall be provided for all animals kept outdoors to afford them protection and to prevent discomfort to such animals. To be corrected by: 30 October 2015

A wire top had been constructed over the Raccoon Portion of the enclosure that housed raccoon and skunk. This wire top was accessible to the raccoon thru the open door into the uninhabited skunk area. The raccoon has defecated significantly on the top of this wire and there was an accumulation of feces at the time of inspection. Correct by cleaning the feces regularly and/or restricting access to this part of the enclosure. A nesting box for birds was present inside the northern deer enclosure adjacent to the Bear enclosure. The roof of the nesting box was sloped toward the bear enclosure and was covered with feces. This configuration can lead to contamination of the bear enclosure with bird feces during rains and may cause disease in the bear. Correct by changing the location or configuration of the nesting box and routine cleaning. This item was corrected before the exit briefing. Excreta shall be removed from primary enclosures as often as necessary to prevent contamination of the animals contained therein and to minimize disease hazards and to reduce odors. To be corrected by: 26 October 2015 An exit briefing was conducted with the animal caretaker.