The general manager of Los Angeles' parks department is citing a lack of transparency into the deaths of four horses at Griffith Park.
The Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks announced last week that the Griffith Park Pony Rides and Petting Zoo will close Dec. 21, after the department decided not to extend its contract.
According to the report, Dr. Rachael Sachar inspected the facility's 38 ponies, seven goats, two rabbits and one sheep on Jan. 3 and found "the working conditions to be satisfactory and did not witness any gross violations related to the care or the treatment of the animals on exhibit." The ponies died in March, April and August, but the city allegedly was not notified until the independent veterinarian's third inspection was received in late September.City officials noted that the operator is not required to notify the city of deceased animals.
"We are grateful that the city has taken the appropriate steps to close Griffith Park Pony Rides and Petting Zoo down," said LAAA's Zohra Fahim. "Animal abuse and animal cruelty don't align with the values of Angelenos." Weeks said his focus now is on the future of the ponies. "In the days ahead I will be attempting to find forever homes for our many ponies. I am determined to find homes for our ponies with qualified horsepeople who will care as much about our ponies as I do."
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