IN Exotic Zoo Sued by DOJ After 90 Animal Welfare Citations
Incident Date:
11/25/2024
Location:
Shipshewana, IN - USA
Facility Name:
Dutch Creek Farm Animal Park
Facility Type:
Non-accredited Facility (RSZ)
Incident Category:
Legal/illegal issue (LI)
Species:
Primates
Animal:
Primates, Birds
Animal disposition:
Other
Summary:
Shipshewana, IN – Dutch Creek Farm Animal Park (DCFAP) in Shipshewana, Ind. is facing a federal lawsuit after being accused of multiple and repeated violations of the Animal Welfare Act, WSBT 22 News reports.
The park — which houses zebras, camels, lemurs, goats, and other animals — received a 21-day suspension from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) shortly before the Department of Justice (DOJ) filed charges.
The lawsuit alleges that DCFAP’s owner, Vernon Miller, repeatedly failed to provide adequate veterinary care, sanitary living conditions, and sufficient food or water to animals — among other complaints.
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