Safari’s volunteer, Frank Gaddy, said, “Lori Ensign, who founded the place, has MS. The operators of the sanctuary said they are voluntarily giving up the license because Ensign is retiring. However, Safari’s says these are not the reasons for the license revocation. Violations include: shelters and fences in disrepair failure to control pests, food stored improperly, and fecal matter accumulation in some enclosures. The non-profit is run by volunteers, but founder, Lori Ensign, oversees the care of the animals.īut the USDA said the zoo has too many violations and they must revoke its operating license, meaning the park could close to the public by August.Ī court document lists violations from 2003 to 2011. Safari’s, in Broken Arrow, is home to more than 250 animals. USDA inspections show a continuing pattern of inadequate care and safety violations.īroken Arrow Exotic Animal Sanctuary May Close This SummerīROKEN ARROW, Oklahoma – Safari’s Exotic Animal Sanctuary in could be closing to the public.Ī court document says the United States Department of Agriculture will revoke the sanctuary’s license August 1, after finding a number of violations concerning animal welfare and care.īut Safari’s says it is voluntarily turning in its license, because the founder is retiring. That kind of irresponsible behavior can only lead to tragedy for humans as well as the animals when they pay the ultimate price. SIAS’ website is covered in the typically ignorant photos of the President, Lori Ensign bottle feeding tigers and walking them on leashes. Former keepers have warned for years that the practices there would lead to injuries, escapes and death. Safari’s Interactive Animal Sanctuary is home to 27 big cats. Īs of 2016 we can find no records for USDA 73-C-0137 or any combination of her current or previous names, so it isn’t clear if she even has a USDA license any longer. The piece had such ridiculous claims as to state that the law would require captive bred big cats to be turned loose or to be kept in concrete floored horse stalls. In 2016 Safari’s Interactive Animals c/o Lori Ensign, is giving mis information to the press about the Big Cat Public Safety Act. Lori Ensign Safari’s Interactive Animal Sanctuary
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