Help Big Cats, Bears, & Monkeys at Ontario's WORST Roadside Zoo

Animals at Bervie Zoo in Kincardine, Ontario, are suffering in barren, filthy conditions. New footage shows tigers and bears pacing in cramped cages, and other animals displaying concerning behaviours.

This is the fifth year in a row that Animal Justice and other groups have shared troubling footage of this facility with authorities. After this year’s complaint from Animal Justice, two tigers were seized from the facility. Sadly, countless other animals were left behind.

For instance, Animal Justice has repeatedly urged the agency to seize and rehome Boogie, a Japanese macaque monkey, repeatedly documented showing signs of psychological distress, such as pacing, spinning, and self-harm.

Despite recent animal welfare convictions against Bervie’s operator, the roadside remains open and appears to be breeding and acquiring new animals. We’re calling on authorities to help the animals trapped at Bervie Zoo and transfer them to sanctuaries. Ontario must pass stronger laws to close roadside zoos for good.

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Animals at Bervie Zoo in Kincardine, Ontario, are suffering in barren, filthy conditions. New footage shows tigers and bears pacing in cramped cages, and other animals displaying concerning behaviours.

This is the fifth year in a row that Animal Justice and other groups have shared troubling footage of this facility with authorities. After this year’s complaint from Animal Justice, two tigers were seized from the facility. Sadly, countless other animals were left behind.

For instance, Animal Justice has repeatedly urged the agency to seize and rehome Boogie, a Japanese macaque monkey, repeatedly documented showing signs of psychological distress, such as pacing, spinning, and self-harm.

Despite recent animal welfare convictions against Bervie’s operator, the roadside remains open and appears to be breeding and acquiring new animals. We’re calling on authorities to help the animals trapped at Bervie Zoo and transfer them to sanctuaries. Ontario must pass stronger laws to close roadside zoos for good.