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The '''Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park''', formerly known as G.W. Exotic Animal Memorial Foundation<ref name="USDA">{{cite web| url=http://www.da.usda.gov/oaljdecisions/AWA_05-0014_012606.pdf |title= Department of Agriculture Docket # 05-0014| accessdate= 23 February 2010}}</ref> and The Garold Wayne Interactive Zoological Park,<ref name="G.W. Website">{{cite web|url=http://gwzoo.org/|title= G.W. Exotic Home Page| accessdate = 22 May 2012}}</ref> is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded in the [[United States]]. The organization's stated purpose is to provide care and shelter for exotic animals. It was founded in 1997 by the Schreibvogel Family of Springer, Oklahoma in memory of their late son Garold Schreibvogel (G.W.) who died in an automobile accident by a drunk driver.<ref>{{citation |title=GW About Us|url=http://www.gwpark.org/The-Beginning.php|accessdate=22 May 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Webb|first=Dennis|title=Animal activists praise shopping center|url=http://www.vaildaily.com/article/20070424/NEWS/70424010|accessdate=November 1, 2011|newspaper=Vail Daily|date=April 24, 2007}}</ref> The current president is Joe Schreibvogel.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.joeexotic.com/joe.html|title=Biography of Joe Exotic| accessdate= 23 February 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.muscatinejournal.com/news/opinion/mailbag/article_4deb847a-3da4-11df-be15-001cc4c03286.html|title=Magician: I should get to defend myself| date=April 1, 2010|accessdate=1 April 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=http://okgazette.com/2016/10/26/2016-election-joe-exotics-white-house-run-just-the-beginning-of-his-political-aspirations/|title=2016 Election: Joe Exotic’s White House run just the beginning of his political aspirations|date=October 26, 2016|accessdate=15 December 2016}}</ref>
The '''Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park''', formerly known as G.W. Exotic Animal Memorial Foundation<ref name="USDA">{{cite web| url=http://www.da.usda.gov/oaljdecisions/AWA_05-0014_012606.pdf |title= Department of Agriculture Docket # 05-0014| accessdate= 23 February 2010}}</ref> and The Garold Wayne Interactive Zoological Park,<ref name="G.W. Website">{{cite web|url=http://gwzoo.org/|title= G.W. Exotic Home Page| accessdate = 22 May 2012}}</ref> is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded in the [[United States]]. The organization's stated purpose is to provide care and shelter for exotic animals. It was founded in 1997 by the Schreibvogel Family of Springer, Oklahoma in memory of their late son Garold Schreibvogel (G.W.) who died in an automobile accident by a drunk driver.<ref>{{citation |title=GW About Us|url=http://www.gwpark.org/The-Beginning.php|accessdate=22 May 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Webb|first=Dennis|title=Animal activists praise shopping center|url=http://www.vaildaily.com/article/20070424/NEWS/70424010|accessdate=November 1, 2011|newspaper=Vail Daily|date=April 24, 2007}}</ref> The current president is Joe Schreibvogel.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.joeexotic.com/joe.html| title=Biography of Joe Exotic| accessdate=23 February 2010| deadurl=yes| archiveurl=https://archive.is/20120906095434/http://www.joeexotic.com/joe.html| archivedate=6 September 2012| df=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.muscatinejournal.com/news/opinion/mailbag/article_4deb847a-3da4-11df-be15-001cc4c03286.html|title=Magician: I should get to defend myself| date=April 1, 2010|accessdate=1 April 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=http://okgazette.com/2016/10/26/2016-election-joe-exotics-white-house-run-just-the-beginning-of-his-political-aspirations/|title=2016 Election: Joe Exotic’s White House run just the beginning of his political aspirations|date=October 26, 2016|accessdate=15 December 2016}}</ref>


The park was purchased and re-opened by Jeff Lowe, a South Carolina businessman, as the Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park LLC in 2016. However, USDA permits are still registered to Joe (Schreibvogel) Maldonado and Beth Corley for the animals on this property. The zoo is still operating as it has even with a name change.{{citation needed|date=November 2016}}
The park was purchased and re-opened by Jeff Lowe, a South Carolina businessman, as the Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park LLC in 2016. However, USDA permits are still registered to Joe (Schreibvogel) Maldonado and Beth Corley for the animals on this property. The zoo is still operating as it has even with a name change.{{citation needed|date=November 2016}}
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The Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park is situated on {{convert|16|acre}} and began as a shelter for endangered and exotic species of animals. It currently houses and cares for over 128 species of animals and over 237 [[big cat]]s.<ref>{{cite news|last=Holliday|first=Hailee|title=Are Exotic Animals to Blame for Recent San Francisco Zoo Killing?|url=http://www.kten.com/story/7549580/are-exotic-animals-to-blame-for-recent-san-francisco-zoo-killing?nav=menu410_3&redirected=true|accessdate=November 1, 2011|newspaper=KTEN News|date=December 27, 2007}}</ref> In total, the park has approximately 1400 animals under its care and shelter during the year.<ref name="G.W. Website" />
The Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park is situated on {{convert|16|acre}} and began as a shelter for endangered and exotic species of animals. It currently houses and cares for over 128 species of animals and over 237 [[big cat]]s.<ref>{{cite news|last=Holliday|first=Hailee|title=Are Exotic Animals to Blame for Recent San Francisco Zoo Killing?|url=http://www.kten.com/story/7549580/are-exotic-animals-to-blame-for-recent-san-francisco-zoo-killing?nav=menu410_3&redirected=true|accessdate=November 1, 2011|newspaper=KTEN News|date=December 27, 2007}}</ref> In total, the park has approximately 1400 animals under its care and shelter during the year.<ref name="G.W. Website" />


The park itself offers tours and educational programs for visitors, all in keeping with the Garold Wayne Interactive Zoological Foundation's main cause of advocacy for the animals it hosts.<ref name="G.W. Website" /> The park has been visited by people from all fifty states, along with international visitors from over two hundred countries.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://pottawatomiecounty.kfor.com/news/people/zoo-comes-gw-exotic-animal-park/75905 |accessdate= 28 July 2011| title=G.W. Exotic Animal Park Zoo}}</ref>
The park itself offers tours and educational programs for visitors, all in keeping with the Garold Wayne Interactive Zoological Foundation's main cause of advocacy for the animals it hosts.<ref name="G.W. Website" /> The park has been visited by people from all fifty states, along with international visitors from over two hundred countries.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://pottawatomiecounty.kfor.com/news/people/zoo-comes-gw-exotic-animal-park/75905 | accessdate=28 July 2011 | title=G.W. Exotic Animal Park Zoo | deadurl=yes | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120425082641/http://pottawatomiecounty.kfor.com/news/people/zoo-comes-gw-exotic-animal-park/75905 | archivedate=25 April 2012 | df= }}</ref>


In 2010, G.W. Exotic Animal Memorial Foundation and Schreibvogel created Big Cat Rescue Entertainment Group, Inc., referred to as Big Cat Rescue Entertainment. [[Big Cat Rescue]], a critic of the park's practices, filed suit against them, claiming the name and logo similarities were used to damage their reputation and cause confusion.<ref name="offipaper">{{cite web|url=https://docs.google.com/a/bigcatrescue.org/file/d/0B5WZ_cVR_hJQUTJKMHcxYTEzYW8/edit|title=CASE NO.: 8:11-CV-209-MSS-MAP|date=February 8, 2013|accessdate=August 16, 2014}}</ref><ref name="bcrpost">{{cite web|url=http://bigcatrescue.org/today-at-big-cat-rescue-feb-9-2013-big-cat-rescue-wins/|title=Legal victory against tiger cub exploiter!|date=February 9, 2013|accessdate=August 16, 2014}}</ref><ref name="oknews">{{cite web|url=http://newsok.com/joe-exotic-ordered-to-pay-florida-animal-sanctuary-1-million/article/3760664|title='Joe Exotic' ordered to pay Florida animal sanctuary $1 million|date=March 2, 2013|accessdate=August 16, 2014}}</ref> The defendants counter-claimed, stating that Big Cat Rescue had caused them financial loss.<ref name="offipaper"/> In February 2013, a judge rejected the counter-claim and Schreibvogel agreed to a [[consent decree]] of approximately 1 million dollars. The park filed for bankruptcy and remained open to the public.<ref name="bcrpost"/><ref name="oknews"/> A new park, The Garold Wayne Interactive Zoological Foundation, was incorporated shortly after the suit. The entity G.W. Exotic Animal Memorial Foundation was dissolved and its assets, but not liabilities, were transferred to The Garold Wayne Interactive Zoological Foundation. Big Cat Rescue again filed suit on the premise that the new park was a successor to the first park and had the same personnel, income, assets, property, and overall business. In 2016, The Garold Wayne Interactive Zoological Foundation was determined liable and ordered to pay $1,028,000 USD and interest.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.leagle.com/decision/In%20FDCO%2020160203E72/BIG%20CAT%20RESCUE%20CORP.%20v.%20G.W.%20EXOTIC%20ANIMAL%20MEMORIAL%20FOUNDATION|accessdate= 15 November 2016| title=Big Cat Rescue Corp v. GW Exotic Memorial Animal Foundation}}</ref>
In 2010, G.W. Exotic Animal Memorial Foundation and Schreibvogel created Big Cat Rescue Entertainment Group, Inc., referred to as Big Cat Rescue Entertainment. [[Big Cat Rescue]], a critic of the park's practices, filed suit against them, claiming the name and logo similarities were used to damage their reputation and cause confusion.<ref name="offipaper">{{cite web|url=https://docs.google.com/a/bigcatrescue.org/file/d/0B5WZ_cVR_hJQUTJKMHcxYTEzYW8/edit|title=CASE NO.: 8:11-CV-209-MSS-MAP|date=February 8, 2013|accessdate=August 16, 2014}}</ref><ref name="bcrpost">{{cite web|url=http://bigcatrescue.org/today-at-big-cat-rescue-feb-9-2013-big-cat-rescue-wins/|title=Legal victory against tiger cub exploiter!|date=February 9, 2013|accessdate=August 16, 2014}}</ref><ref name="oknews">{{cite web|url=http://newsok.com/joe-exotic-ordered-to-pay-florida-animal-sanctuary-1-million/article/3760664|title='Joe Exotic' ordered to pay Florida animal sanctuary $1 million|date=March 2, 2013|accessdate=August 16, 2014}}</ref> The defendants counter-claimed, stating that Big Cat Rescue had caused them financial loss.<ref name="offipaper"/> In February 2013, a judge rejected the counter-claim and Schreibvogel agreed to a [[consent decree]] of approximately 1 million dollars. The park filed for bankruptcy and remained open to the public.<ref name="bcrpost"/><ref name="oknews"/> A new park, The Garold Wayne Interactive Zoological Foundation, was incorporated shortly after the suit. The entity G.W. Exotic Animal Memorial Foundation was dissolved and its assets, but not liabilities, were transferred to The Garold Wayne Interactive Zoological Foundation. Big Cat Rescue again filed suit on the premise that the new park was a successor to the first park and had the same personnel, income, assets, property, and overall business. In 2016, The Garold Wayne Interactive Zoological Foundation was determined liable and ordered to pay $1,028,000 USD and interest.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.leagle.com/decision/In%20FDCO%2020160203E72/BIG%20CAT%20RESCUE%20CORP.%20v.%20G.W.%20EXOTIC%20ANIMAL%20MEMORIAL%20FOUNDATION|accessdate= 15 November 2016| title=Big Cat Rescue Corp v. GW Exotic Memorial Animal Foundation}}</ref>
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==Other activities==
==Other activities==
The park also has a 20.6 mile lake resort with camping and fishing. The lake is stocked with fish and primitive camping and cabins are available.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oklahomaprnews.com/oklahoma_articles/2011/01/gw-exotic-animal-park-opens-new-lake-area-resort-190498.htm |title=G.W. Exotic Animal Park Opens New Lake Area Resort |date= |accessdate=2011-07-28}}</ref>
The park also has a 20.6 mile lake resort with camping and fishing. The lake is stocked with fish and primitive camping and cabins are available.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.oklahomaprnews.com/oklahoma_articles/2011/01/gw-exotic-animal-park-opens-new-lake-area-resort-190498.htm |title=G.W. Exotic Animal Park Opens New Lake Area Resort |date= |accessdate=2011-07-28 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120425082634/http://www.oklahomaprnews.com/oklahoma_articles/2011/01/gw-exotic-animal-park-opens-new-lake-area-resort-190498.htm |archivedate=2012-04-25 |df= }}</ref>


The park is licensed by the State of Oklahoma as a rendering facility.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.ok.gov/~okag/food/foodsafety-prts.pdf |title= Rendering Licenses |accessdate= 23 February 2010}}</ref> President Joe Schreibvogel uses the stage name Joe Exotic at offsite appearances in a show entitled "Mystical Magic of the Endangered" at which he displays baby wild animals.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://bigcatrescue.org/|title=About Big Cat Rescue|date=June 29, 2007|accessdate= 28 July 2011}}</ref>
The park is licensed by the State of Oklahoma as a rendering facility.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.ok.gov/~okag/food/foodsafety-prts.pdf | title=Rendering Licenses | accessdate=23 February 2010 | deadurl=yes | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120406161914/http://www.ok.gov/~okag/food/foodsafety-prts.pdf | archivedate=6 April 2012 | df= }}</ref> President Joe Schreibvogel uses the stage name Joe Exotic at offsite appearances in a show entitled "Mystical Magic of the Endangered" at which he displays baby wild animals.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://bigcatrescue.org/|title=About Big Cat Rescue|date=June 29, 2007|accessdate= 28 July 2011}}</ref>


The park was featured in a BBC documentary hosted by UK-based journalist [[Louis Theroux]], titled ''[[America's Most Dangerous Pets]]''.<ref>{{cite web|first=Jasper |last=Rees |url=http://www.theartsdesk.com/tv/louis-theroux-americas-most-dangerous-pets-bbc-two-misfits-series-3-e4 |title=Louis Theroux: America's Most Dangerous Pets, BBC Two/ Misfits, Series 3, E4 |publisher=The Arts Desk |date=October 31, 2011 |accessdate=October 31, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b016yklh |title=Louis Theroux, America's Most Dangerous Pets |publisher=BBC Two |date= |accessdate=October 31, 2011}}</ref>
The park was featured in a BBC documentary hosted by UK-based journalist [[Louis Theroux]], titled ''[[America's Most Dangerous Pets]]''.<ref>{{cite web|first=Jasper |last=Rees |url=http://www.theartsdesk.com/tv/louis-theroux-americas-most-dangerous-pets-bbc-two-misfits-series-3-e4 |title=Louis Theroux: America's Most Dangerous Pets, BBC Two/ Misfits, Series 3, E4 |publisher=The Arts Desk |date=October 31, 2011 |accessdate=October 31, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b016yklh |title=Louis Theroux, America's Most Dangerous Pets |publisher=BBC Two |date= |accessdate=October 31, 2011}}</ref>

Revision as of 06:08, 23 October 2017

Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park
Map
34°37′32.33″N 97°12′40.03″W / 34.6256472°N 97.2111194°W / 34.6256472; -97.2111194
Date opened2016
LocationWynnewood, Oklahoma
Land area16 acres (6.5 ha)
No. of animals1400
No. of species128

The Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park, formerly known as G.W. Exotic Animal Memorial Foundation[1] and The Garold Wayne Interactive Zoological Park,[2] is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded in the United States. The organization's stated purpose is to provide care and shelter for exotic animals. It was founded in 1997 by the Schreibvogel Family of Springer, Oklahoma in memory of their late son Garold Schreibvogel (G.W.) who died in an automobile accident by a drunk driver.[3][4] The current president is Joe Schreibvogel.[5][6][7]

The park was purchased and re-opened by Jeff Lowe, a South Carolina businessman, as the Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park LLC in 2016. However, USDA permits are still registered to Joe (Schreibvogel) Maldonado and Beth Corley for the animals on this property. The zoo is still operating as it has even with a name change.[citation needed]

Establishment and history

The Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park is situated on 16 acres (6.5 ha) and began as a shelter for endangered and exotic species of animals. It currently houses and cares for over 128 species of animals and over 237 big cats.[8] In total, the park has approximately 1400 animals under its care and shelter during the year.[2]

The park itself offers tours and educational programs for visitors, all in keeping with the Garold Wayne Interactive Zoological Foundation's main cause of advocacy for the animals it hosts.[2] The park has been visited by people from all fifty states, along with international visitors from over two hundred countries.[9]

In 2010, G.W. Exotic Animal Memorial Foundation and Schreibvogel created Big Cat Rescue Entertainment Group, Inc., referred to as Big Cat Rescue Entertainment. Big Cat Rescue, a critic of the park's practices, filed suit against them, claiming the name and logo similarities were used to damage their reputation and cause confusion.[10][11][12] The defendants counter-claimed, stating that Big Cat Rescue had caused them financial loss.[10] In February 2013, a judge rejected the counter-claim and Schreibvogel agreed to a consent decree of approximately 1 million dollars. The park filed for bankruptcy and remained open to the public.[11][12] A new park, The Garold Wayne Interactive Zoological Foundation, was incorporated shortly after the suit. The entity G.W. Exotic Animal Memorial Foundation was dissolved and its assets, but not liabilities, were transferred to The Garold Wayne Interactive Zoological Foundation. Big Cat Rescue again filed suit on the premise that the new park was a successor to the first park and had the same personnel, income, assets, property, and overall business. In 2016, The Garold Wayne Interactive Zoological Foundation was determined liable and ordered to pay $1,028,000 USD and interest.[13]

A developer named Jeff Lowe purchased a property across from the park, with plans to build a drive-in movie theater. Both beings owners of big cats, Lowe and Schreibvogel were familiar with one another, and Lowe received Schreibvogel's "blessing" to develop. Lowe noted that the project was "not in partnership with the zoo, but it will compliment the zoo."[14] In 2016, Lowe took over operations of the facility, though Schreibvogel is still involved in the care of animals. Lowe transported his own cats to the property and the drive-in theater was reported as being an expansion of the park.[15] The business "The Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park" was legally formed on February 8, 2016.[16] Lowe had mentioned his intent to purchase the zoo in April 2015, when he also claimed to be a partner of the zoo. At the time, Schreibvogel denied any connection to Lowe.[17]

Breeding program

The Garold Wayne Interactive Zoological Park breeds a selected number of tiger, lions, and bears.[18] The animal park has been breeding exotic animals since 1997.[2]

Accusations of animal abuse

In 2004, the animal park was accused by animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) of harboring dying and injured animals in crowded conditions with a lack of food, water, veterinary care and insufficient and untrained staff.[failed verification] These complaints were partially based on a Consent Decision and Order from the United States Department of Agriculture for willful violations of the Animal Welfare Act. In its decision, the USDA claimed that the park failed to provide adequate veterinary care, safe enclosures, clean food, clean shelter, and trained employees. The park failed to maintain records and to keep animals safely constrained to avoid injuries to the public. It was fined $25,000 and its USDA display permit was suspended but reinstated when it complied with USDA regulations.[1]

Between February and June 2006 PETA had an investigator pose as a G.W. Exotic Animal Foundation employee.[19] The group subsequently released footage.[20] PETA alleged that animals were starved and "routinely hit, punched, kicked, sprayed with cold water, and struck with rakes and shovels."[21][22]

From 2009 to 2010, 23 tiger cubs died at the park.[23] Schreibvogel asserts that the deaths were due to "bad formula." The USDA is currently conducting an investigation into the issue.[24]

In 2011, Inside Edition ran a segment focusing on the park's traveling tiger exhibit. Cubs are taken to malls across the United States, where visitors can pay to interact with them.[25] Cubs were noted to be sickly and distressed. The Born Free Foundation criticized the attraction, stating that it exploited the cubs and endangered the public.[25]

In 2012, the Humane Society of the United States released video taken by an undercover investigator. It included footage of a tiger being dragged across gravel, big cats being hit, and Schreibvogel instructing staff to smack cubs to make them walk.[26][27] HSUS claimed that 5 tigers died during their investigation, one of which did not receive veterinary care.[27]

In May 2014, the USDA cited the park for failure to provide adequate veterinary care. According to officials, an injured bear's wound reopened and an employee attempted to stitch it. The injury became subsequently worse and the bear was euthanized.[28]

Other activities

The park also has a 20.6 mile lake resort with camping and fishing. The lake is stocked with fish and primitive camping and cabins are available.[29]

The park is licensed by the State of Oklahoma as a rendering facility.[30] President Joe Schreibvogel uses the stage name Joe Exotic at offsite appearances in a show entitled "Mystical Magic of the Endangered" at which he displays baby wild animals.[31]

The park was featured in a BBC documentary hosted by UK-based journalist Louis Theroux, titled America's Most Dangerous Pets.[32][33]

Accidents and incidents

A six-month-old tiger cub scratched a worker at the Northgate Mall in Cincinnati, Ohio. The cub was on display as part of the park's traveling tiger attraction. The employee described "blood everywhere."[25]

The footage released from the HSUS investigation included a video of a young child being bitten by a tiger cub, which Schreibvogel asserts the organization staged. Wayne Pacelle criticized the park for allowing public contact with "dangerous wild animals" and referred to the park as "a ticking time bomb."[26] Schreibvogel responded that "It is a ticking time bomb - if somebody thinks they're going to walk in here and take my animals away, it's going to be a small Waco."[26] HSUS claims that the investigator became aware of 6 instances where visitors were bitten or scratched during animal interactions.[27]

On October 5, 2013, a female worker was attacked by a tiger after she stuck her hand inside its cage. The tiger grabbed her left arm and pulled it through a 4-inch square hole. She was taken to a hospital and treated for severe injuries.[34] The employee announced her intent to return to work after recovery. According to Schreibvogel, she is expected to undergo multiple surgeries for two years.[35]

In April 2014, OSHA fined the park 5,000 USD for failing to provide protective barriers in bear and cat cages, lacking a "written hazard communication program", not keeping a log of staff injury and illness, and for the October 2013 tiger attack.[36] In December 2014, Schreibvogel was allegedly diagnosed with tuberculosis and brucellosis, both of which are transferable to humans and animals. PETA called on the Oklahoma State Veterinarian and USDA to quarantine the facility and test employees.[37]

In March 2016, Schreibvogel was criticized for tossing condoms to a crowd which included young children. Schreibvogel responded that it was an "ice breaker" that had been a part of his speeches for years.[38]

Location

The Garold Wayne Interactive Zoological Park is located between Oklahoma City and Dallas at Exit 64 on Interstate 35.[2]

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