United States Department of Agriculture DCARE
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service INS-0000882053
Inspection Report
City of Jackson Department and Parks and Recreation Customer ID: 508375
Po Box 17 Certificate: 65-C-0570
JACKSON, MS 39205
Site: 001
CITY OF JACKSON
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND
RECREATION
Type: ROUTINE INSPECTION
Date: 19-JUL-2023
2.131(b)(1)
Handling of animals.
On the morning of July 13, 2023, a male Asiatic Black Bear escaped from his enclosure into an indoor hallway behind the
exhibit through a door that was not properly locked. An emergency code red, indicating an animal was out of its enclosure
was called once the escape was discovered (approximately 1-2 hours later). The animal was coaxed back into his
enclosure without the use of sedation or force. The animal never travelled beyond the hallway, which is a secure,
enclosed indoor space. Animals that escape from their enclosures may suffer from stress or injury, or may cause injury to
nearby animals or humans. Correct by today, July 20, 2023, by ensuring that animals are handled carefully in a manner
that does not result in escape, trauma, stress, or unnecessary discomfort. A complete evaluation and debrief of the
incident was completed prior to the inspection, and the facility has implemented corrective actions. No additional
corrective measures are necessary at this time.
3.127(c)
Facilities, outdoor.
The enclosure housing 3 adult male red river hogs contains a large amount of standing water and mud at the entrance to
the shelter building. The animals enter the building through one entrance, around which there is deep mud. Inside the
entrance, the floor is cement, but there is a large accumulation of shallow standing water and mud covering approximately
half of the area. The animals have access to a large outdoor area that is dry, and an indoor sleeping area that is also dry.
Adequate drainage of enclosures is important for sanitation and cleanliness. Inadequately drained areas may contribute to
proliferation of insects, may harbor germs, and may cause animals to develop foot or skin conditions due to excessive
moisture on the legs. Correct by August 1, 2023 by ensuring that animal enclosures are adequately drained so that
excess water is rapidly eliminated.
This inspection and exit interview were conducted with the Director.
Prepared By: DIANA CARE Date:
USDA, APHIS, Animal Care 20-JUL-2023
Title: VETERINARY MEDICAL
OFFICER
Received by Title: Facility Representative Date:
20-JUL-2023
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United States Department of Agriculture Customer: 508375
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Inspection Date: 19-Jul-2023
Species Inspected
Cust No Cert No Site Site Name Inspection
CITY OF JACKSON DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND
508375 65-C-0570 001 19-JUL-2023
RECREATION
Count Scientific Name Common Name
000003 Varecia rubra RED RUFFED LEMUR
000002 Hylobates lar LAR GIBBON
000001 Sus scrofa domestica DOMESTIC PIG / POTBELLY PIG / MICRO PIG
000002 Ateles geoffroyi BLACK-HANDED SPIDER MONKEY
000002 Colobus guereza EASTERN BLACK-AND-WHITE COLOBUS / GUEREZA
000001 Cercopithecus ascanius RED-TAILED MONKEY
000002 Cercopithecus diana DIANA MONKEY
000004 Pan troglodytes CHIMPANZEE
000006 Cynomys ludovicianus BLACK-TAILED PRAIRIE DOG
000003 Castor canadensis AMERICAN BEAVER
000003 Chinchilla lanigera CHINCHILLA
000002 Prionailurus viverrinus FISHING CAT
000001 Ursus americanus NORTH AMERICAN BLACK BEAR
000004 Puma concolor PUMA / MOUNTAIN LION / COUGAR
000002 Panthera tigris TIGER
000001 Ursus thibetanus ASIATIC BLACK BEAR
000002 Lontra canadensis NORTH AMERICAN RIVER OTTER
000001 Mustela putorius furo DOMESTIC FERRET
000001 Potos flavus KINKAJOU
000001 Equus grevyi GREVY'S ZEBRA
000002 Hexaprotodon liberiensis PYGMY HIPPOPOTAMUS
000001 Ceratotherium simum WHITE RHINOCEROS
000006 Potamochoerus porcus RED RIVER HOG
000002 Oreotragus oreotragus KLIPSPRINGER
000001 Hippotragus niger SABLE ANTELOPE
000056 Total
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