Having needles poked [in them] are things that the animals would not experience naturally. This can hardly be called 'enrichment' to the animals.

It's especially concerning when a celebrity keeps wild animals as that promotes the whole concept of wild animals as pets to the public.

We're pleased that they (USDA inspectors) did go out there but still feel cautious about this situation because the regulations that the USDA enforces are minimum, and I emphasize minimum.

We're pleased that they (USDA inspectors) did go out there but still feel cautious about this situation because the regulations that the USDA enforces are minimum, and I emphasize minimum. In cases where they declare that there are no violations of the Animal Welfare Act, animals can still be languishing in really abysmal conditions.

The birds should have gone to a sanctuary.

It's beyond the experience of just seeing the animals, you can learn more about their lifestyle in the wild.