A number of large trees are situated throughout the facility creating the potential during severe weather for falling trees or branches to damage cage and enclosure barriers. Entry to this facility is by a single driveway, so there is no alternative exit in the event of an animal escape. The absence of a perimeter fence is also severely problematic. INCIDENT NOTE: On February 12, 2008, a 400 lb (181 kg) black jaguar escaped from its enclosure. The cat attacked and killed a dog that was on the property. The Ontario Provincial Police were called to the property, where they shot and killed the jaguar. There was no evidence of any kind of emergency protocol or plan to deal with the situation.
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