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Raid at Oregon Safari Park Uncovers Animal Neglect, Meth and Firearms; Owner Arrested

Authorities relocated all 310 animals to accredited sanctuaries after a multi-agency investigation uncovered widespread malnutrition with unsanitary conditions at the park.

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Overview

  • Brian Tenney, 52, was arrested May 27 and charged with meth possession, manufacturing and attempted distribution following the raid.
  • Investigators seized about 80 grams of meth, eight grams of cocaine, 44 firearms including a modified machine gun and roughly $1.6 million in cash, bonds and certificates.
  • U.S. Department of Agriculture inspection reports documented malnourished animals, lack of veterinary care and a frozen tiger carcass found alongside turkeys in a freezer.
  • Three animals—a camel, a chicken and a kinkajou—were euthanized due to severe injuries and malnutrition discovered during the seizure.
  • PETA, which had filed multiple formal complaints over the park’s conditions, is urging officials to permanently close West Coast Game Park Safari.