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Animal welfare violations swarm Miami zoo owned by ex-drug kingpin in Tiger King
- Federal inspectors found critical violations at ZWF during a March inspection, flagging unsafe housing and contaminated water.
- The facility is owned by Mario Tabraue, a former cocaine trafficker highlighted in Tiger King.
- A clouded leopard had its leg amputated and a capybara died at ZWF amid breeding attempts.
- USDA ordered immediate rectification to ensure incompatible animals were kept apart.
- PETA officials condemned the facility for prioritizing profits over animal welfare.
- The capybara’s death and leopard injury sparked calls to close ZWF.
- Ticketed offsite encounters at ZWF cost up to $1,500 per hour.
- ZWF has a history of incidents, including injuries to handlers and guests.
- Animal welfare groups renewed calls for closure of ZWF after the incidents.
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