Animal welfare rescues more than 100 exotic animals from a dilapidated roadside zoo in Canada after they were found caged without food or water
- The animals were seized from the St-Edouard Zoo in Quebec on Tuesday
- Lions, tigers, zebras, camels, kangaroos and bears were among the animals rescued from the unaccredited roadside zoo
- Majority of the animals were found in dark, barren and dilapidated cages
- Many didn’t have access to water or food and appeared to be suffering from medical conditions
More than 100 exotic animals have been rescued from a roadside zoo in Canada after they were found caged in dilapidated enclosures without food or water.
The owner of the unaccredited St-Edouard Zoo in Quebec was arrested and charged with animal neglect and cruelty on Tuesday.
Lions, tigers, zebras, camels, kangaroos and bears were among the animals that were rescued by officers with the Society for Protection of Cruelty to Animals and Humane Society.
More than 100 exotic animals rescued from the roadside St-Edouard Zoo in Quebec, Canada on Tuesday after they were found caged in dilapidated enclosures without food or water
The majority of the exotic animals were found confined in dark, barren and dilapidated cages.
Others had been living in inadequate shelter with minimal protection from the elements.
Authorities said many of the animals didn’t have access to water or food and appeared to be suffering from medical conditions.
Some of the animals were showing signs of significant psychological distress including constant pacing, when they were rescued.
The animals are now being cared for by the Humane Society International/Canada.
The majority of the exotic animals were found confined in dark, barren and dilapidated cages
Lions, tigers, zebras, camels, kangaroos and bears were among the animals that were rescued by animal welfare officers
The owner of the unaccredited St-Edouard Zoo in Quebec was arrested and charged with animal neglect and cruelty on Tuesday
Some animals had been living in inadequate shelter with minimal protection from the elements
Authorities said many of the animals didn’t have access to water or food and appeared to be suffering from medical conditions
Some of the animals were held in enclosures that didn’t provide adequate protection
The roadside zoo has a history of receiving warnings and criminal charges.
The SPCA carried out an inspection of the facility in August last year during which they noted several offenses related to the physical state of the animals and their living conditions.
Officers seized two alpacas who were in poor condition and removed the bodies of four animals, including two tigers, found dead on the property.
This particular inspection is what led to the criminals charges being brought against the owner who is facing up to five years in prison.
The roadside zoo has a history of receiving warnings and criminal charges
The SPCA carried out an inspection of the facility in August last year during which they noted several offenses related to the physical state of the animals
Some of the animals were showing signs of significant psychological distress including constant pacing, when they were rescued
The owner is facing up to five years in prison in relation to animal cruelty charges