SeaQuest in Woodbridge, N.J., was raided by state officials after a lengthy investigation revealed multiple violations of animal protection laws. Regulators seized 25 animals, including a sloth, otters, and a critically endangered axolotl. The Fish and Wildlife Division condemned the facility for endangering both animals and the public, citing failures such as not quarantining infected wildlife. SeaQuest, which faced prior scrutiny and filed for bankruptcy in 2022, has been under fire for years from animal welfare advocates. Despite warnings, the facility remains operational, although its license to exhibit exotic animals has been revoked.
The New Jersey location of SeaQuest was raided by state officials for violating animal protection laws, leading to the seizure of 25 animals including a sloth and otters.
Fish and Wildlife Division cited multiple violations, including not quarantining infected wildlife, ultimately resulting in the revocation of SeaQuest's license to possess exotic animals.
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