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Mooresville petting zoo cited for violations

MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Government officials have found several violations at the Lazy 5 Ranch in Mooresville, according to Channel 9's partners at The Mooresville Tribune.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture found visitors feeding animals without an attendant nearby and giraffes with overgrown hooves at the drive-thru petting zoo.

The USDA gave the zoo until Wednesday to clear up the issues.

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