East Texas animal sanctuary ordered to become compliant [Video]

The 2022 lawsuit included concerns about the welfare of the tigers, lions, and ring-tailed lemurs based on photos and first-hand accounts by former employees.

TYLER, Texas — Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary in Tyler has agreed to become fully compliant with Association of Zoos and Aquarium standards within two years after reaching a settlement in a lawsuit that listed concerns over their animals’ welfare.

The Animal Legal Defense Fund filed the lawsuit against the National Foundation for Rescued Animals, an animal exhibitor that does business as Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary, in March 2022. The complaint included concerns about the welfare of the tigers, lions and ring-tailed lemurs based on photos, first-hand accounts by former employees, and an official warning from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

According to the ALDF, through the settlement Tiger Creek has agreed to be in compliance with AZA standards within a two-year period.

“This will require significant changes to the facility and …