Exotic Incident #2400

Incident Date:
05/04/2016
Location:
Massillon, OH - USA
Facility Name:
Stump Hill Farm
Facility Type:
Non-accredited Facility (RSZ)
Incident Category:
Legal/illegal issue (LI)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Tiger, puma, baboon, chimpanzee
Animal disposition:
Removed/Re-housed

Summary:

Ten animals were removed from Stump Hill Farm, a roadside zoo, after owners failed to comply with permitting requirements under Ohio’s Dangerous Wild Animal Act. The animals including a former Obie — the live tiger mascot for Massillon City Schools — as well as two pumas, two baboons and a chimpanzee.

The animals were transported to the state’s holding facility in Reynoldsburg.

Action take by Born Free USA:

Notes:

http://www.cantonrep.com/article/20160504/NEWS/160509626