A January morning turned somber at Frankfort TPA Park Petting Zoo and Aviary when zookeepers found a deer in distress and the lifeless bodies of another deer and two chickens in the barn. The incident has raised questions about zoo policies, safety measures, and the future of animal care at the facility.
A December inspection by the U.S. Department of Agriculture uncovered several violations at the zoo, including issues linked to the deaths of 78 birds under its care. The report cited seven non-critical violations, all of which highlighted concerns about animal care and management at the facility…