In 2014, West Virginia governor Earl Tomblin signed the Dangerous Wild Animals Act (H.B. 4393) into law, which will prohibit citizens from acquiring new “wild and exotic animals” as pets. Spearheaded by Born Free USA, it also addresses the problem of “roadside zoos.” This victory couldn’t have happened without the support and advocacy of Born Free’s supporters.
Victory for Exotic Animals in West Virginia
in Animals in Captivity, Success Story on July 06, 2014