Controversial Miami Zoo Faces Scrutiny After Severe Animal Welfare Violations

Chris Palmer, Climate Reporter
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In a shocking revelation, the Zoological Wildlife Foundation (ZWF) in Miami is under fire following a federal inspection that uncovered alarming animal welfare violations. The facility, owned by convicted drug trafficker Mario Tabraue, has been linked to several distressing incidents involving endangered species, prompting renewed calls for its closure. The inspection, conducted in March, revealed unsafe living conditions and tragic outcomes for the animals, including the amputation of a snow leopard’s leg and the death of a capybara.

Disturbing Findings from Federal Inspectors

During a thorough inspection by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), multiple

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Chris Palmer is a dedicated climate reporter who has covered environmental policy, extreme weather events, and the energy transition for seven years. A trained meteorologist with a journalism qualification from City University London, he combines scientific understanding with compelling storytelling. He has reported from UN climate summits and covered major environmental disasters across Europe.
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