Bowmanville Zoo
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Former Bowmanville Zoo to become public parkBefore closing its doors in 2016, it was the oldest private zoo in North America, and now, the Bowmanville Zoo is being turned into a green space.EnvironmentOct 1, 2018
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New business at Bowmanville Zoo property criticized for selling lion ‘cub encounters’On the Clarington Family Outdoor Adventure Park's website, visitors have the option of booking an encounter with the lion cubs.CanadaAug 10, 2017
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Animal cruelty charges stayed against Bowmanville Zoo owner due to strokeAn Ontario man accused of whipping one of the tigers at his zoo will not face trial after he suffered a stroke last month.CanadaMar 23, 2017
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Bowmanville Zoo closes after allegations of animal cruelty caused attendance to dropAbout a dozen protesters were outside of the Bowmanville Zoo Monday as the controversial 97-year-old facility closed its doors for the final time Monday afternoon. The move came after attendance dropped considerably following allegations of animal abuse.CanadaOct 10, 2016
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Justin Bieber’s family denies involvement with controversial Bowmanville Zoo fundraiserDespite having sold tickets online with Justin Bieber's image on them, it appears the Canadian pop star will not be making an appearance at a fundraising event for the Bowmanville Zoo, which announced it was closing in June after the zoo’s director was charged with animal cruelty-related offences.EntertainmentAug 24, 2016
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Justin Bieber gets warning from Toronto Animal Services after appearing with lionsCanadian pop star Justin Bieber is in hot water over reports that he appeared with young lions at two Toronto events.CanadaJul 22, 2016
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PETA claims giraffe shot several times with BB gun at Bowmanville ZooThe OSPCA is investigating claims a staff member at the Bowmanville Zoo repeatedly shot a giraffe with a BB gun.CanadaJul 20, 2016
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Bowmanville Zoo to close after former director charged with animal cruelty offencesThe Bowmanville Zoo is closing at the end of its 2016 season due to a significant decline in attendance, months after the zoo's director was charged with animal cruelty-related offences amid allegations of abuse.CanadaJun 23, 2016
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Justin Bieber slammed by PETA for posing with leashed Bowmanville tigerSinger Justin Bieber was apparently oblivious to all the recent goings-on at Bowmanville Zoo.EntertainmentMay 2, 2016
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Animal rights group lashes out at OSPCA over Bowmanville Zoo animal cruelty caseAn animal rights group says Ontario's animal welfare agency didn't go far enough after laying animal cruelty charges against a zoo owner famous for training animals for Hollywood movies.CanadaApr 15, 2016
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