AUSTIN (KXAN) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a warning notice to the Austin Aquarium on July 3 related to violations for its handling of animals.
KXAN reached out to the Austin Aquarium for its response. We’ll update this story when we receive one.
The USDA claims Austin Aquarium, LLC violated 9 C.F.R. § 2.131(c)(1), which says animals must be handled so there is minimal risk of harm, both to the animal and to people. There must also be “sufficient distance and/or barriers” between the animal and the viewing public to help assure the safety of both…