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The USDA conducted a focused inspection of the Miami Seaquarium on November 2, 2023. The inspection report noted that the facility was still lacking a sufficient number of adequately trained employees. The resignation of the only veterinary technician had left the facility's two veterinarians responsible for the care of 46 marine mammals, hundreds of birds, fish, sharks, and rays without full-time support staff. As a result, the veterinarians were only able to prioritize sick and urgent cases until additional staff could be hired. The report concluded that a sufficient number of adequately trained employees, responsible to management and working with the attending veterinarian, must be utilized to properly care for and maintain the animals.

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PST Inspection Report MS Leisure Company Inc

The USDA conducted a focused inspection of the Miami Seaquarium on November 2, 2023. The inspection report noted that the facility was still lacking a sufficient number of adequately trained employees. The resignation of the only veterinary technician had left the facility's two veterinarians responsible for the care of 46 marine mammals, hundreds of birds, fish, sharks, and rays without full-time support staff. As a result, the veterinarians were only able to prioritize sick and urgent cases until additional staff could be hired. The report concluded that a sufficient number of adequately trained employees, responsible to management and working with the attending veterinarian, must be utilized to properly care for and maintain the animals.

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United States Department of Agriculture CKIRK EL-AMIN

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service INS-0000902901

Inspection Report

MS Leisure Company, Inc. Customer ID: 6011009


4400 Rickenbacker Causeway Certificate: 58-C-1252
Key Biscayne, FL 33147
Site: 001
Miami Seaquarium

Type: FOCUSED INSPECTION


Date: 02-NOV-2023

3.108(a)
Employees or attendants.
At the time of inspection, the facility still lacks a sufficient number of adequately trained employees. The resignation of the
only veterinary technician has left two veterinarians responsible for the care of 46 marine mammals, hundreds of birds,
fish, sharks, and rays housed at the facility. Consequently, there is no full-time support staff available. At the time of
inspection, none of the open veterinary technician positions had been filled. The veterinarians are still unable to perform
routine/preventive exams and continue to prioritize sick and urgent cases until additional staff can be hired. Insufficient
staffing can lead to poor husbandry practices and hinder the veterinary staff’s ability to provide routine care and
maintenance for the animals.

A sufficient number of adequately trained employees or attendants, responsible to management and working in concert
with the attending veterinarian, must be utilized to maintain the prescribed level of husbandry practices.

This inspection and exit interview were conducted with several facility representatives.

Additional Inspectors:

Charles Palmer, VETERINARY MEDICAL OFFICER n

Prepared By: COLETTE KIRK EL-AMIN Date:


USDA, APHIS, Animal Care 07-NOV-2023
Title: VETERINARY MEDICAL
OFFICER

Received by Title: Facility Representative Date:


07-NOV-2023
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United States Department of Agriculture Customer: 6011009
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Inspection Date: 02-Nov-2023

Species Inspected
Cust No Cert No Site Site Name Inspection
6011009 58-C-1252 001 Miami Seaquarium 02-NOV-2023

Count Scientific Name Common Name


000001 Zalophus californianus CALIFORNIA SEA LION
000003 Trichechus manatus CARIBBEAN MANATEE

000004 Total

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