The Franklin County Commissioners continue to be concerned with the recent allegations involving the now-former executives of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. According to the investigation's findings, the two former executives personally used suites procured and paid for by the zoo at Ohio State basketball games and Columbus Blue Jackets' hockey games. Jodi Andes, Franklin County Commissioners, 614/525-5273. Nicolle Gomez Racey also said that the zoo will cooperate with an investigation opened Thursday by Republican Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost. The zoo says that they will begin a nationwide search for a new CEO immediately. Contact: Tyler Lowry, Franklin County Commissioners, 614/525-6630. Additionally, we believe that this process must also include a review of the current governance structure of the zoo,” said Franklin county commissioners. It is important that that investigation continue to its conclusion regardless of yesterday’s resignations in order to ensure the community’s continued trust in the organization. “The recent accusations are distressing, and we immediately called for them to be investigated. Yesterday Columbus Zoo officials announced President and CEO Tom Stalf and Executive Vice President and CFO Greg Bell have voluntarily resigned their positions after an investigation into improper use of resources had surfaced.Īfter a report of possible improper use of Columbus Zoo resources the zoo hired a law firm to conduct an independent inquiry, and reported their findings Monday. PETA-whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to use for entertainment”-urges all families to stay away from any business that confines and displays animals for profit.įor more information, please visit – “The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is not only a world-class attraction for our community, but also a community investment, said Franklin county Commissioners in a press release. President and CEO Tom Stalf and Executive Vice.
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coli, and it failed to install permanent freshwater sources so that the animals wouldn’t be at risk of drinking tainted water. The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium said two of its top officials have resigned following an internal investigation into the improper use of zoo resources.
The facility also failed to test pond water, even though previous tests had shown elevated levels of E. The Wilds management admitted to being unable to observe all the animals on any given day-according to the USDA’s report, nearly two-thirds of the deaths recorded last year suggested a lack of adequate observation. An investigation by The Columbus Dispatch found that former zoo president and chief executive Tom Stalf and former chief financial officer Greg Bell allowed relatives to live in houses owned or. “This litany of citations documenting suffering, and negligence is why PETA urges families to choose only animal-free outings and entertainment.” “Animals are suffering and dying because The Wilds doesn’t provide them with even the most basic standard of care,” says PETA Foundation Deputy Director Brittany Peet. COLUMBUS (WCMH) An investigation into the misuse of funds by two of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium’s top leaders alleges those men used their positions to attend sporting events in Columbus. The USDA also cited The Wilds for failing to have a sufficient number of adequately trained employees to maintain even minimum animal-care standards. The facility also placed incompatible animals together, leading to many needless deaths: A juvenile giraffe died after he was gored by a rhinoceros, one Tibetan goat died after severely fracturing a limb and another after being gored, and a Przewalski’s horse was killed after being gored by Père David’s deer. Department of Agriculture (USDA) inspection report that documents numerous violations of the federal Animal Welfare Act (AWA) at The Wilds-a Cumberland satellite location of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium that advertises “Jack Hanna tested and approved animal experiences” and lists the notorious animal wrangler and apologist for wild-animal captivity as a board member and “global ambassador.”Īccording to the USDA report, The Wilds failed to provide numerous animals, including three giraffes who died, with adequate veterinary care. The announcement is tied to an investigation into former zoo. Animals Gored to Death, Poor or Inadequate Veterinary Care Found at Zoo With Ties to Jack Hanna and Columbus Zoo PETA Says Steer ClearĬumberland, OH – PETA has just obtained a new U.S. COLUMBUS, Ohio The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium announced it lost more than 630,000 due to former employees' misuse of zoo resources.
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