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State Gives Preview Of Exotic Animal Facility
The $2.9 million, 20,000 square foot facility will store animals confiscated under Ohio's new exotic animal law.
A state agency on Thursday took reporters to a place where few people have been – and even fewer will go in the future: The state’s new exotic animal facility in Reynoldsburg.
Year In Review: The Biggest Bills To Clear The Legislature In 2012
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Ohio lawmakers debated hundreds of proposals this year and gave approval to dozens. WOSU has this look back at the year’s biggest bills.
Columbus Federal Judge Upholds Ohio’s New Exotic Animal Law
Marian Thompson (pink shirt) leans into the crate that holds a brown bear that she reclaimed from the state . Thompson's deceased husband freed 50 exotic animals before committing suicide in October of 2011, prompting a new state law.
A federal judge has upheld Ohio’s new restrictions on exotic animals after several owners sued the state over the law. The judge in Columbus ruled Thursday the owners failed to prove constitutional rights were violated.
Exotic Animal Board To Hold First Meeting
One of the animals taken last year from a Muskingum county exotic animal farm. Terry Thompson released dozens of other lions, tigers and other animals shortly before committing suicide. The incident pushed state lawmakers to tighten restrictions on owning exotic animals.
A newly formed board created by Ohio’s law on exotic animals is slated to meet this week to discuss caging standards and requirements for dangerous wildlife.
Sheriff In Washington To Support Exotic Animal Bill
Muskingum County Sheriff Matt Lutz (left) at a press conference with the Columbus Zoo's Jack Hanna on the morning Terry Thompson released dozens of exotic animals shortly before committing suicide.
Muskingum County Sheriff Matt Lutz oversaw the response to a massive exotic animal release near Zanesville last year.
Exotic Animal Auction Owner Worried New Law Goes Too Far
Governor Kasich signed a law to ban new ownership of many exotic animals.
President of Mount Hope Auction, Thurman Mullet is concerned the exotic animal ban will eventually lead to no one owning an exotic animal.
Ohio Governor Signs New Rules On Exotic Animals
Jack Hanna, Director Emeritus of the Columbus Zoo,speaks at the exotic animal restrictions signing ceremony.
Ohio’s governor has signed into law the state’s widely watched new regulations on exotic animals.
Ohio Prepares For Unknown With Exotic Pet Rules
Governor Kasich is expected to soon sign a measure regulating the ownership of exotic animals in Ohio.
Ohio officials are preparing to impose new rules on owners of exotic animals without knowing exactly how many lions, leopards, bears and other creatures live in the state.
Exotic Animal Regulations Clear Ohio Legislature
One of three panthers rescued by the Zoo from a ranch in Zanesville.
Proposed regulations on exotic animals in Ohio are now headed to the governor for his signature.
Widow Of Suicidal Animal Owner Pays Muskingum County Taxes
Marian Thompson (pink shirt) recently reclaimed exotic animals belonging to her and her late husband from the Columbus Zoo.
The widow of an animal owner in eastern Ohio who released dozens of animals before committing suicide has paid more than $14,000 in back taxes.
