One who was especially upsetting was Tim Stark (viaReady Steady Cut).
Stark claimed to run a non-profit called Wildlife in Need, which was based out of Indiana.
He also was actively breeding his animals.
These are two red flags that most reputable animal sanctuaries do not allow (viaPETA).
Clearly, he failed at his mission.
If you recall, Lowe took over the zoo whenJoe Exoticwent to prison.
Now, Stark has been in and out of court.
PETA filed a lawsuit against Stark and won.
He was ordered to pay $734,000 to the animal rights organization.
He was also charged with violating the Animal Welfare Act and his facility was charged $300,000.
Stark was also fined $40,000 in civil penalties.
It has not been easy to be Stark following “Tiger King.”
He was taken into custody and his license to carry a handgun was suspended.
