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What happened to Tim Stark zoo?

Read the ruling here The USDA pulled Stark's license around the time the show premiered after accusations of animal abuse and neglect, and the facility eventually closed. In April 2021, Stark was banned from ever owning or exhibiting any exotic or native animals ever again.



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In September 2020, the state removed about 161 animals from WIN and sent them to the Indianapolis zoo. At about the same time, WIN's board of directors terminated the nonprofit. The property was sold in an auction in 2021.

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After “Joe Exotic” was sentenced to 22 years in prison, Jeff and Lauren Lowe took full ownership of the park, reopening it in the middle of 2018.

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Former owners of Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park, Jeff and Lauren Lowe, have been permanently banned from exhibiting animals. A federal judge issued the prohibition last Thursday after authorities accused the Lowes of violating the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and Animal Welfare Act.

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The next day he vacated the property entirely and did it fell abandoned with new owner Baskin quickly selling the property under the condition that it NEVER be used as an exotic zoo or tourist attraction again. The Tiger King Park now sits abandoned with many speculating what will happen next.

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Thankfully, the 141 Lions, Tigers, & Bears that have been rescued, now live and roam freely inside beautiful large acreage habitats at one of our three accredited sanctuaries.

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