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The '''G.W. Exotic Animal Foundation''', also known as G.W. Exotic Animal Memorial Foundation<ref name="USDA">{{cite web| url=http://www.da.usda.gov/oaljdecisions/AWA_05-0014_012606.pdf |title= Department of Agriculture Docket # 05-0014| accessdate= 23 February 2010}}</ref> and the G.W. Exotic Animal Park<ref name="G.W. Website">{{cite web|url=http://gwexotic.com/|title= G.W. Exotic Home Page| accessdate = 23 February 2010}}</ref>, is a non-profit organization founded in the [[United States]]. The organization's stated purpose is to provide care and shelter for exotic animals. It was founded in 1997 by the Schreibvogel Family of Springer, Oklahoma in memory of their late son who died in an automobile accident.<ref name="G.W. Website" /> The current president is Joe Schreibvogel, who is also known as Joe Exotic,<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.joeexotic.com/joe.html|title=Biography of Joe Exotic| accessdate= 23 February 2010}}</ref> and Aarron Alex.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.muscatinejournal.com/news/opinion/mailbag/article_4deb847a-3da4-11df-be15-001cc4c03286.html|title=Magician: I should get to defend myself| date=April 1, 2010|accessdate=01 April 2010}}</ref> |
TOMMY OR ANYONE ELSE EDITING THIS PAGE, MAKE IT FAIR AND KEEP THE GOOD THINGS ALONG WITH THE BAD. IF YOUR GONNA REPORT SOMETHING, REPORT THE WHOLE TRUTH AND NOT JUST PETAS GOOD THINGS, THIS MAKES WIKI, LOOK STUPID....The '''G.W. Exotic Animal Foundation''', also known as G.W. Exotic Animal Memorial Foundation<ref name="USDA">{{cite web| url=http://www.da.usda.gov/oaljdecisions/AWA_05-0014_012606.pdf |title= Department of Agriculture Docket # 05-0014| accessdate= 23 February 2010}}</ref> and the G.W. Exotic Animal Park<ref name="G.W. Website">{{cite web|url=http://gwexotic.com/|title= G.W. Exotic Home Page| accessdate = 23 February 2010}}</ref>, is a non-profit organization founded in the [[United States]]. The organization's stated purpose is to provide care and shelter for exotic animals. It was founded in 1997 by the Schreibvogel Family of Springer, Oklahoma in memory of their late son who died in an automobile accident.<ref name="G.W. Website" /> The current president is Joe Schreibvogel, who is also known as Joe Exotic,<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.joeexotic.com/joe.html|title=Biography of Joe Exotic| accessdate= 23 February 2010}}</ref> and Aarron Alex.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.muscatinejournal.com/news/opinion/mailbag/article_4deb847a-3da4-11df-be15-001cc4c03286.html|title=Magician: I should get to defend myself| date=April 1, 2010|accessdate=01 April 2010}}</ref> |
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The foundation states that it is supported by sponsorships from local business owners and income generated by the exotic animal park.<ref name="G.W. Website" /> Income is also generated for the park by personal appearances with wild animals by Joseph Schreibvogel at local malls and fairs.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.thenewsherald.com/articles/2009/09/12/news/doc4aabdcd7f2446752163884.txt | title=Animal activists upset over mall event featuring lions and tigers| date=September 12, 2009| accessdate=23 February 2010}}</ref> In 2008, the foundation reported that it had one employee during that year who was paid $2600.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://dynamodata.fdncenter.org/990_pdf_archive/731/731574292/731574292_200812_990.pdf |accessdate= 23 February 2010| title=IRS Form 990}}</ref> |
The foundation states that it is supported by sponsorships from local business owners and income generated by the exotic animal park.<ref name="G.W. Website" /> Income is also generated for the park by personal appearances with wild animals by Joseph Schreibvogel at local malls and fairs.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.thenewsherald.com/articles/2009/09/12/news/doc4aabdcd7f2446752163884.txt | title=Animal activists upset over mall event featuring lions and tigers| date=September 12, 2009| accessdate=23 February 2010}}</ref> In 2008, the foundation reported that it had one employee during that year who was paid $2600.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://dynamodata.fdncenter.org/990_pdf_archive/731/731574292/731574292_200812_990.pdf |accessdate= 23 February 2010| title=IRS Form 990}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 16:46, 9 May 2010
| Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park | |
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| File:Gw animal park logo.jpg GW Exotic Animal Park | |
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| Date opened | 1997 |
| Location | Wynnewood, Oklahoma |
| No. of animals | 1400 |
| No. of species | 128 |
| Memberships | Associate Member of the Zoological Association of America |
| Major exhibits | Exotic Species, Big Cats, Bears |
| Website | http://www.gwpark.org |
TOMMY OR ANYONE ELSE EDITING THIS PAGE, MAKE IT FAIR AND KEEP THE GOOD THINGS ALONG WITH THE BAD. IF YOUR GONNA REPORT SOMETHING, REPORT THE WHOLE TRUTH AND NOT JUST PETAS GOOD THINGS, THIS MAKES WIKI, LOOK STUPID....The G.W. Exotic Animal Foundation, also known as G.W. Exotic Animal Memorial Foundation[1] and the G.W. Exotic Animal Park[2], is a non-profit organization founded in the United States. The organization's stated purpose is to provide care and shelter for exotic animals. It was founded in 1997 by the Schreibvogel Family of Springer, Oklahoma in memory of their late son who died in an automobile accident.[2] The current president is Joe Schreibvogel, who is also known as Joe Exotic,[3] and Aarron Alex.[4]
The foundation states that it is supported by sponsorships from local business owners and income generated by the exotic animal park.[2] Income is also generated for the park by personal appearances with wild animals by Joseph Schreibvogel at local malls and fairs.[5] In 2008, the foundation reported that it had one employee during that year who was paid $2600.[6]
Establishment
The G.W. Exotic Animal Park began as a shelter for endangered and exotic species of animals that might otherwise suffer from a lack of proper care. It has since grown into one of the largest exotic species parks in the entire country. It currently houses and cares for over 128 species of animals and over 182 big cats. In total, the park has approximately 1400 animals under its care and shelter during the year.[2]
The park is open to the public and receives thousands of visitors each year. The park offers tours and educational programs for visitors.
Accreditations
The park claims accreditation from the Zoological Association of America, however it is not listed as an accredited member on that organization's listings.[7] The park also claims accreditation from the United States Animal Sanctuary of America Association, which has no web site, and the United States Zoological Association, which indicates its purpose is to "move and place more animals in more professional homes and zoos."[8]
Breeding program
The G.W. Exotic Animal Park breeds exotic species. The animal park states that it does not sell surplus animals. However, Joseph Schreibvogel has been accused by animal rights group PETA[9] of offering free exotic animals through Animal Finders Guide, a trade publication that advertises exotic animals to breeders, dealers, and the pet trade.[10]
Since 1997, the animal park has successfully bred exotic animals.
Animal rescues
The G.W. Exotic Animal Foundation has been rescuing animals since it began operating in 1997, including three Siberian brown bears, Bixby prairie dogs, and a black leopard.[2]
Accusations of animal abuse
The G.W. Exotic Animal Park has been accused by PETA of harboring dead, dying, and injured animals in crowded inadequate conditions with a lack of food, water, veterinary care and insufficient and untrained staff.[9] PETA's complaints were based in part on a Consent Decision and Order from the United States Department of Agriculture for willful violations of the Animal Welfare Act. In its decision, the USDA claimed that the park repeatedly failed to provide adequate veterinary care, safe enclosures, clean food, clean shelter, and trained employees. The park also failed to maintain records and to keep animals safely constrained to avoid injuries to the public. The park was fined $25,000 and their USDA display permit was suspended.[1]
Other activities
G.W. Exotics is licensed by the State of Oklahoma as a rendering facility.[11] President Joe Schreibvogel, uses the stage name Joe Exotic at offsite appearances in a show entitled “Mystical Magic of the Endangered” at which he displays baby wild animals.[12]
Location
G.W. Exotic Animal Memorial Park is located between Oklahoma City and Dallas, just off I-35.
References
- ^ a b "Department of Agriculture Docket # 05-0014" (PDF). Retrieved 23 February 2010.
- ^ a b c d e "G.W. Exotic Home Page". Retrieved 23 February 2010.
- ^ "Biography of Joe Exotic". Retrieved 23 February 2010.
- ^ "Magician: I should get to defend myself". April 1, 2010. Retrieved 01 April 2010.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ "Animal activists upset over mall event featuring lions and tigers". September 12, 2009. Retrieved 23 February 2010.
- ^ "IRS Form 990" (PDF). Retrieved 23 February 2010.
- ^ "ZAA Acredited Facilities". Retrieved 23 February 2010.
- ^ "United States Zoological Association". Retrieved 23 February 2010.
- ^ a b "Oklahoma Pseudo-Sanctuary: Shelter From Danger or Dangerous Shelter?". Retrieved 23 February 2010.
- ^ "About Animal Finders Guide". Retrieved 23 February 2010.
- ^ "Rendering Licenses" (PDF).
{{cite web}}: Text "accessdate 23 February 2010" ignored (help) - ^ "PETA objects to exotic animal exhibit at mall". June 29, 2007.
{{cite web}}: Text "accessdate 23 February 2010" ignored (help)