Federal government cites North Carolina exotic zoo over its animal care
MOORESVILLE — A North Carolina exotic animal park has been accused of failing to provide proper care for several animals. The Statesville Record & Landmark reported Tuesday that the U.S. Department of Agriculture filed an administrative complaint last month citing the owner of Lazy 5 Ranch in Rowan County. The park’s owner, Henry Hampton, was cited with more than 50 violations of the Animal Welfare Act between 13 at Lazy 5 Ranch and 44 at The Farm at Walnut […]