Oroville Roadside Zoo Tigers Finally Get Proper Care After PETA Suit

Oakland Zoo welcomes new tiger rehabilitated after rescue from notorious Northern California sanctuary

By CBS Bay Area The Oakland Zoo is now home to a female tiger rescued from a notorious Northern California wildlife sanctuary that was forced to shut down last year. On Thursday, the zoo announced in a press release that the tiger, named Sitara, is estimated to be 13 years old, is not yet ready for public viewing as she is still being rehabilited and experiencing some lameness in her left hind leg. The tiger currently has access only to her nigh…

Oroville roadside zoo tigers finally get proper care after PETA suit

Several tigers formerly kept at the Barry R. Kirshner Wildlife Foundation in Oroville have been moved to accredited sanctuaries or zoo care after a PETA lawsuit and state scrutiny over alleged animal welfare violations; one severely ill tiger was euthanized,…