The Cape of Good Hope SPCA has recently issued a warning citing 14 violations of the Animal Protection Act to the well-known tourist attraction, Monkey Town in Somerset West.
According to a statement by the SPCA, the warning comes after inspectors received an anonymous tip-off from the public regarding the state of the facility.
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However, according to News24, the wildlife centre has now deemed the allegations made by the Cape of Good Hope SPCA to be false after the organization had alleged that Monkey Town was not appropriately cared for.
The owner of Monkey Town Rene Grobler told the media outlet that their staff members always accompany the inspectors when they visit the park, but last week, staff members were not allowed to speak to inspectors or even accompany them.
Meanwhile, the SPCA will be doing a follow up this coming week to see if the state of the facility has improved, if not Monkey Town will be charged with animal cruelty in terms of the Animal Protection Act No.71 of 1962.
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Picture: Monkey Town