Oregon Safari Park Reportedly Starved Lions and Left Dead Tiger in Freezer

State police raided West Coast Game Park Safari in Bendon, Oregon, on Thursday, as the roadside zoo faces allegations of animal mistreatment and neglect. Years of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports have found that the park’s more than 450 animals live in shocking conditions, citing a dead tiger kept in a freezer for months, starving lions and leopards, rodent infestations, and other serious concerns. The reports detail dozens of violations—many of which were repeat violations—within the past year alone. During the most recent federal inspection on April 1, officials observed two lions and a black African leopard with decreased muscle mass, “with hips, ribs and spine prominently displayed under the skin.” The inspectors also cited stark health and safety issues, including feeding bins and storage areas contaminated with rodent feces. A March 18 inspection revealed “massive” amounts of metal, piles of rotting hay, food waste, and other debris surrounding a hay storage barn ... Read full article.