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Cornish zoo welcomes new zebra from Devon
A Cornish zoo has welcomed a new arrival - a male zebra from Devon. Seven-year-old Parsley, a Chapman's zebra (Equus quagga ...
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Ohio man accused of using more than $300K in taxpayer money for wildebeest, roadside zoo
The Auditor of State's Special Investigations Unit identified over $310,000 in misappropriated township expenses, with multiple purchases for a roadside zoo created by Viestra. Investigators ...
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Ohio auditor: Former official spent $4,116 in public money on a wildebeest for his zoo
He spent $4,116.30 on the wildebeest and $4,963.77 on the snow owls, state auditor records show. Vierstra operated the Union Ridge Wildlife Center, a private zoo and AirBnB rental in Wilkesville ...
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Wildebeest captured in Wise County after escaping ranch
WISE COUNTY, Texas - A wildebeest is back behind bars after escaping a ranch and running free in Wise County. According to ...
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Ohio official used town funds to buy a wildebeest for his roadside zoo
Vierstra, a former fiscal officer for Vinton Township, Ohio, used town funds to purchase a wildebeest, two owls and windows for a primate exhibit at his roadside zoo. He also bought hot tubs ...
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Ohio man used more than $300K in taxpayer money for wildebeest, hot tubs, roadside zoo
The Auditor of State's Special Investigations Unit identified more than $310,000 in misappropriated Township expenses, with multiple purchases for a roadside zoo created by Viestra. Investigators ...