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Inspection Report United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service 113140903340154 insp_id Inspection Report NORTH CAROLINA ZOOLOGICAL PARK Customer ID: 3229 Certificate: 55-C-0007 Site: 001 NORTH CAROLINA ZOOLOGICAL PARK 4401 ZOO PKWY. Type: ROUTINE INSPECTION Date: 23 April 2014 ASHEBORO, NC 27205 3.75 (c)(2) HOUSING FACILITIES, GENERAL. Three indoor holding enclosures for chimps, lemurs, and baboons had areas of peeling paint that have exposed some concrete underneath. Need to maintain these surfaces on a regular basis to prevent ingestion of paint chips and to provide sealed, sanitizable surfaces. Correct by November 1, 2014. 3.125 (a) FACILITIES, GENERAL. In otter holding pen, there is a piece of torn wire mesh that has numerous sharp points. Need to remove damaged wire mesh to prevent possible injury to otters. Correct by May 24, 2014. In bison holding barn, there are areas of the lower metal ceiling that have rusted through and pieces have fallen on to the floor below. Hay and feed pans are stored in this area. While main roof has been repaired, need to remove/cover damaged areas of ceiling so that area beneath is not contaminated by falling debris. Correct by August 30, 2014. Exit briefing conducted with facility representative. F BINKLEY, D V M Prepared By: _______________________________________________ F MIAVA BINKLEY, D V M USDA, APHIS, Animal Care Date: Title: VETERINARY MEDICAL OFFICER Inspector 1020 24 April 2014 Received By: (b)(6), (b)(7)(c) Date: Title: MAMMAL CU A O 24 April 2014 Page 1 of 1 United States Department of Agriculture Customer: 3229 Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Inspection Date: 23-APR-14 Animal Inspected at Last Inspection Cust No Cert No Site Site Name Inspection 3229 55-C-0007 001 NORTH CAROLINA ZOOLOGICAL 23-APR-14 PARK Count Species 000002 Harbor seal 000002 Red Ruffed Lemur 000020 Hamadryas baboon 000021 Common vampire bat 000007 African elephant 000001 Arctic fox 000016 Chimpanzee 000016 Thomsons gazelle 000002 Lion 000011 Common waterbuck 000007 Nile lechwe 000002 Black-tailed prairie dog 000002 Merriams kangaroo rat 000003 Ringtail 000003 Puma/mountain lion/cougar 000005 Gorilla 000004 North American black bear 000003 Ocelot 000001 Polar bear 000003 Red River Hog 000002 Bongo 000001 Southern flying squirrel 000009 American bison 000001 Bobcat 000002 Common zebra 000015 Sitatunga 000009 Greater kudu 000002 Woodchuck/Groundhog 000006 White rhinoceros 000003 North American river otter 000004 Giraffe 000010 Red wolf 000002 Fennec fox 000005 Ring-tailed lemur 000003 Elk 000001 Four-toed hedgehog 000008 East African Oryx (Beisa Oryx) 000002 Grizzly Bear 000216 Total United States Department of Agriculture Customer: 3229 Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Inspection Date: 29-MAR-16 Animal Inspected at Last Inspection Cust No Cert No Site Site Name Inspection 3229 55-C-0007 001 NORTH CAROLINA ZOOLOGICAL 29-MAR-16 PARK Count Species 000002 Harbor seal 000002 Red Ruffed Lemur 000023 Hamadryas baboon 000020 Common vampire bat 000006 African elephant 000002 Arctic fox 000016 Chimpanzee 000021 Thomsons gazelle 000002 Cape Porcupine 000006 Lion 000002 California sealion 000012 Common waterbuck 000006 Nile lechwe 000002 Black-tailed prairie dog 000003 Ringtail 000002 Puma/mountain lion/cougar 000007 Gorilla 000004 North American black bear 000003 Ocelot 000002 Polar bear 000003 Red River Hog 000003 Bongo 000007 American bison 000001 Sand cat 000002 Bobcat 000002 Common zebra 000018 Sitatunga 000009 Greater kudu 000007 White rhinoceros 000002 North American river otter 000004 Giraffe 000011 Red wolf 000003 Rock hyrax 000002 Fennec fox 000005 Ring-tailed lemur 000008 Elk 000001 European rabbit 000008 East African Oryx (Beisa Oryx) 000002 Grizzly Bear 000241 Total United States Department of Agriculture Customer: 3241 Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Inspection Date: 16-JUN-16 Animal Inspected at Last Inspection Cust No Cert No Site Site Name Inspection 3241 55-C-0008 001 TWEETSIE RAILROAD INC 16-JUN-16 Count Species 000003 Sheep or mouflon 000004 Pig 000030 Goat 000007 Fallow deer 000004 Llama 000048 Total United States Department of Agriculture Customer: 3241 Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Inspection Date: 30-JUL-15 Animal Inspected at Last Inspection Cust No Cert No Site Site Name Inspection 3241 55-C-0008 001 TWEETSIE RAILROAD INC 30-JUL-15 Count Species 000003 Sheep or mouflon 000003 Pig 000037 Goat 000011 Fallow deer 000005 Llama 000059 Total United States Department of Agriculture Customer: 3242 Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Inspection Date: 07-OCT-14 Animal Inspected at Last Inspection Cust No Cert No Site Site Name Inspection 3242 55-C-0009 001 W N C NATURE CENTER 07-OCT-14 Count Species 000001 Striped skunk 000004 Sheep or mouflon 000002 Raccoon 000001 Long-tailed weasel 000002 Puma/mountain lion/cougar 000002 North American black bear 000002 Coyote 000008 Goat 000003 White-tailed deer 000001 Bobcat 000001 Woodchuck/Groundhog 000002 North American river otter 000003 Grey/gray wolf 000004 Red wolf 000002 Red fox 000002 Grey/gray fox 000040 Total United States Department of Agriculture Customer: 3242 Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Inspection Date: 08-DEC-15 Animal Inspected at Last Inspection Cust No Cert No Site Site Name Inspection 3242 55-C-0009 001 W N C NATURE CENTER 08-DEC-15 Count Species 000004 Sheep or mouflon 000002 Raccoon 000001 Long-tailed weasel 000002 Puma/mountain lion/cougar 000002 North American black bear 000002 Coyote 000006 Goat 000003 White-tailed deer 000001 Bobcat 000001 Woodchuck/Groundhog 000002 North American river otter 000002 Grey/gray wolf 000002 Red wolf 000002 Red fox 000003 Grey/gray fox 000035 Total KCAMPBELL United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service 2016082567931834 Insp_id Inspection Report W N C Nature Center Customer ID: 3242 75 Gashes Creek Rd. Certificate: 55-C-0009 Asheville, NC 28805 Site: 001 WNC NATURE CENTER Type: ROUTINE INSPECTION Date: 29-SEP-2016 No non-compliant items identified during this inspection. This inspection and exit interview were conducted with Animal Curator. Prepared By: KATHERINE CAMPBELL Date: KATHERINECAMPBELL KATHERINE, CAMPBELL A C USDA,I USDA, APHIS, APHIS, Animal Animal Care Care 30-SEP-2016 Title: ANIMAL CARE INSPECTOR 6038 Received By: (b)(6), (b)(7)(c) Date: Title: 30-SEP-2016 Page 1 of 2 United States Department of Agriculture Customer: 3242 Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Inspection Date: 29-SEP-16 Animal Inspected at Last Inspection Cust No Cert No Site Site Name Inspection 3242 55-C-0009 001 W N C NATURE CENTER 29-SEP-16 Count Species 000001 Virginia opossum 000004 Sheep or mouflon 000001 Raccoon 000001 Long-tailed weasel 000002 Puma/mountain lion/cougar 000002 North American black bear 000002 Coyote 000006 Goat 000003 White-tailed deer 000001 Bobcat 000001 Woodchuck/Groundhog 000002 North American river otter 000002 Grey/gray wolf 000001 Red fox 000003 Grey/gray fox 000032 Total United States Department of Agriculture Customer: 3226 Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Inspection Date: 01-DEC-14 Animal Inspected at Last Inspection Cust No Cert No Site Site Name Inspection 3226 55-C-0026 001 ROWAN COUNTY 01-DEC-14 PARKS/RECREATION Count Species 000002 Virginia opossum 000001 Striped skunk 000003 Sheep or mouflon 000002 Raccoon 000002 North American black bear 000004 Goat 000003 White-tailed deer 000002 Bobcat 000001 Eastern chipmunk 000002 Woodchuck/Groundhog 000002 Red wolf 000003 Red fox 000002 Chinchilla 000029 Total MMCBRIDE United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service 2016082567946732 Insp_id Inspection Report Rowan County Parks/Recreation Customer ID: 3226 6800 Bringle Ferry Rd Certificate: 55-C-0026 Salisbury, NC 28146 Site: 001 ROWAN COUNTY PARKS RECREATION Type: ROUTINE INSPECTION Date: 21-JUL-2016 No non-compliant items found during this inspection. Exit interview conducted with facility representative. MARY ANN MCBRIDE, D V M Prepared By: Date: MARY ANN MCBRIDE USDA, APHIS, Animal Care 30-SEP-2016 Title: VETERINARY MEDICAL OFFICER 6093 Received By: (b)(6), (b)(7)(c) Date: Title: NATURALIST 30-SEP-2016 Page 1 of 1 United States Department of Agriculture Customer: 3226 Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Inspection Date: 21-JUL-16 Animal Inspected at Last Inspection Cust No Cert No Site Site Name Inspection 3226 55-C-0026 001 ROWAN COUNTY 21-JUL-16 PARKS/RECREATION Count Species 000002 Virginia opossum 000001 Striped skunk 000003 Sheep or mouflon 000002 Raccoon 000002 North American black bear 000004 Goat 000003 White-tailed deer 000002 Bobcat 000001 Eastern chipmunk 000002 Woodchuck/Groundhog 000002 Red wolf 000003 Red fox 000002 Chinchilla 000029 Total United States Department of Agriculture Customer: 3209 Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Inspection Date: 10-MAR-15 Animal Inspected at Last Inspection Cust No Cert No Site Site Name Inspection 3209 55-C-0105 001 N C MUSEUM OF LIFE & 10-MAR-15 SCIENCE Count Species 000001 Cattle/cow/ox/watusi 000003 Red Ruffed Lemur 000004 Muskrat 000004 Virginia opossum 000001 Pig 000001 Hazel dormouse 000003 North American black bear 000002 Goat 000002 Woodchuck/Groundhog 000002 Red wolf 000004 Alpaca 000002 Chinchilla 000003 European rabbit 000007 Ringtail Lemur 000039 Total United States Department of Agriculture Customer: 3209 Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Inspection Date: 18-JUL-16 Animal Inspected at Last Inspection Cust No Cert No Site Site Name Inspection
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