The USDA’s enforcement of animal welfare regulations is “woefully lax,” experts say
of an alleged violation for failing to furnish the information requested back in December.
In a statement, SeaWorld spokesperson Ken Fields said the park has “exceptional animal care” and touts its certifications and accreditations from American Humane, the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums, and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. After publication, Fields amended his statement to say that SeaWorld had turned over all requested records to the USDA in December. He declined to"speculate" on why the USDA would then cite the facility in January.that the agency “takes the welfare of animals very seriously.” SeaWorld “completed all relicensing requirements, which include a relicense inspection to demonstrate full compliance with the [Animal Welfare Act] and associated regulations,” Bell said in a statement.
SeaWorld Orlando is AZA-accredited through March 2026, and Ashe says there are no plans to rescind the accreditation. “The process worked the way it’s supposed to work,” he says. SeaWorld has an “exceptional record,” he adds.
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