San Diego – The Lions Tigers and Bears in the Alpine Exotic Animal Sanctuary are caring for two tigers, a zoo selected from the Netflix documentary series “Tiger King.”

Nearly 70 protected animals, including lions, tigers, lion-tiger hybrids and jaguars Seized from Jeffrey and Lauren Lowe’s Tiger King Park According to the US Department of Justice, in Oklahoma. Federal officials claimed that Lowe’s had violated the Endangered Species Act and was previously cited for failing to provide proper veterinary care, nutrition and shelter for animals.

Lions Tigers & Bears said in a press release that its team members travelled with three rescue trucks to help transport animals with other shelters and the Department of Justice.

“I am honored to lead a team to Oklahoma to assist in this important animal rescue operation,” said Bobbi Brink, founder and director of the Liger Company. “There are several accredited asylum teams working with federal officials, which is an efficient and seamless operation.

“Our priority is to transfer these big cats to an approved shelter, and when the court decides on the next course of action, they will receive proper veterinary care, diet, shelter and habitat.”

According to the reserve, the two tigers will be quarantined for at least 30 days and will be taken care of by their veterinarian. 93 acre shelter Currently houses about 60 rescued animals The website shows that from lion to grizzly to horse.

The Ministry of Justice plans to seek civil confiscation of all animals and their offspring.

Jean Williams, the acting assistant attorney general of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, said in a statement that the seizure “should send a clear message that the Department of Justice has caused the so-called “endangered species” in captive animals Hurt. Very serious.”