Animal welfare violations swarm Miami zoo owned by ex-drug kingpin in Tiger King
The Zoological Wildlife Foundation in Miami, owned by former drug trafficker Mario Tabraue, has been cited for multiple animal welfare violations. A recent inspection revealed serious issues, including the amputation of a clouded leopard's leg and the death of a capybara due to unsafe housing conditions. Animal welfare advocates are calling for the zoo's closure, citing the facility's profit-driven practices at the expense of animal well-being.
- ▪Federal wildlife inspectors found multiple violations at the Zoological Wildlife Foundation during a March inspection.
- ▪An endangered clouded leopard had its leg amputated and a capybara died following botched breeding attempts.
- ▪Animal welfare groups are urging for the closure of the zoo due to its unsafe and inhumane conditions.
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Federal wildlife inspectors found multiple other violations during a March inspection at Zoological Wildlife Foundation. Photograph: Google MapsView image in fullscreenFederal wildlife inspectors found multiple other violations during a March inspection at Zoological Wildlife Foundation. Photograph: Google MapsMiamiAnimal welfare violations swarm Miami zoo owned by ex-drug kingpin in Tiger KingEndangered snow leopard had leg amputated and capybara died at Mario Tabraue’s controversial roadside facilityRichard Luscombe in MiamiSat 30 May 2026 09.00 EDTLast modified on Sat 30 May 2026 09.01 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleAn endangered clouded leopard had a leg amputated and a capybara died following botched breeding attempts at a controversial Miami roadside zoo owned by a convicted…
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