A recent inspection by federal wildlife officials has revealed alarming animal welfare violations at the Zoological Wildlife Foundation (ZWF) in Miami, a facility owned by Mario Tabraue, a former drug kingpin featured in the Netflix series *Tiger King*. The findings have sparked renewed calls for the closure of the zoo, particularly following the severe injury of an endangered clouded leopard and the death of a capybara.
Disturbing Findings from Federal Inspectors
During a March inspection, officials from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) uncovered a series of critical violations at ZWF. These included inadequate housing conditions, unclean cages, and contaminated food and water sources. The disturbing incidents, which involved a female clouded leopard named Petra and a capybara, raised significant concerns regarding the facility’s adherence to the federal Animal Welfare Act.
The tragic fate of Petra, who suffered a leg amputation after being attacked by a male leopard
