Oregon Safari Park Owner Arrested After Raid Uncovers Drugs, Firearms, and Over 300 Neglected Animals

In a shocking enhancement Brian Tenney the -year-old owner of West Coast Tournament Park Safari near Bandon Oregon was arrested on May following a comprehensive scrutiny into the facility s operations The arrest came after officials discovered a cache of illegal drugs firearms and evidence of severe animal neglect at the park Oregon Safari Park Owner Arrested After Raid Uncovers Drugs Firearms and Over Neglected Animals Raid Uncovers Alarming Conditions The probe initiated in the fall of culminated in a raid on May conducted by Oregon State Police and federal agents During the operation law enforcement officers seized approximately grams of methamphetamine grams of cocaine firearms including a modified machine gun and about million in cash and financial instruments Simultaneously inspectors from the Oregon Humane Society and state wildlife and agriculture departments assessed the welfare of the animals housed at the park They determined over animals including lions tigers chimpanzees and camels living in deplorable conditions Plenty of animals were severely malnourished with visible bones protruding under their skin and certain were kept in isolation akin to solitary confinement Legal and Regulatory Background West Coast Encounter Park Safari has a history of regulatory issues In and the United States Department of Agriculture USDA cited the park for multiple violations including mishandling animals and inadequate veterinary care In the year leading up to the raid the USDA issued citations against the facility Aftermath and Ongoing Inspection In the wake of the raid animals were relocated to sanctuaries and rescue facilities to receive proper care Unfortunately a camel a chicken and a kinkajou were euthanized due to poor physical condition condition Brian Tenney faces charges of methamphetamine possession manufacturing and attempted distribution He was issued pending further research which remains ongoing as officers continue to examine the full extent of the park s operations and any additional legal violations This event underscores the critical importance of stringent oversight and enforcement in facilities housing exotic animals to ensure both society safety and animal welfare