Even though this was not reported in any of the media outlets, this $45,000 fine is one of the largest ever by the USDA against an AZA-accredited zoo. The only other one we could find was a $35,000 fine against the Kansas City Zoo. Just another shameful mark, among many, for the Topeka Zoo. Click on link below to read the article that appeared on the Topeka Capital Journal's website:
http://cjonline.com/news/2013-01-22/city-will-pay-civil-penalty-settle-complaint-against-zoo
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