Privately Owned Exotic Animal Controversy
In light of the exotic animal escape in Zanesville, Ohio, during the fall of 2011, the state is currently drafting legislation to put restrictions on private ownership of dangerous exotic animals. Senate Bill 310 is the legislation that is under construction and debate.
When Terry Thompson released 56 exotic animals from his property in Zanesville, it cause quite a dangerous situation and resulted in reaching international audiences. Majority of the animals had to be killed to preserve public safety.
Tom Stalf, Chief Operation Officer at the Columbus Zoo, and Cy Vierstra, District 4 Trustee of the Ohio Association of Exotic Animal Owners, shared their views with us, in addition to members of the local community of Athens.
Take a look at what the experts and common citizens had to say about the issue. What's your opinion?
By Ryan Dentscheff & Heather Wilson
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