Ordered to dispose of their animals, operators of beleaguered GuZoo said they were stunned provincial officials halted the transfer of some creatures due to potential disease concerns.
On Thursday, the GuZoo was preparing to send five wolves and three lemurs to new homes — the latter animals to an Ontario zoo — when Alberta Agriculture officials stepped in, insisting its critters be examined for possible diseases, said Bill Gustafson, son of facility owner Lynn Gustafson.
“It’s a disappointment not only for us but to the outfit who were going to take the three lemurs,” he said.
He said GuZoo is willing to have the animals tested “under certain terms,” but added his father was upset by what his family considers the province’s heavy-handed tactics.
“My dad told them ‘there’s no real point in doing this testing if this won’t let me keep my animals,’” said Gustafson. More
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