Suffolk introduces bill restricting use of exotic animals for performances
Suffolk officials have introduced a new bill that would restrict the use of exotic animals for
traveling performances.
The move comes after Sloth
Encounters Long Island in Hauppauge began offering private home visits, after
the business location was shut down by the Town of Islip.
The legislature proposed the bill that would ban exotic animals
from being brought to schools, parties or any kind of pet show.
John DiLeonardo, of Humane Long Island, says the animals
belong in the wild, not in a person’s home.
The owner of Sloth Encounters Larry Wallach tells News 12 he will
fight the proposed legislation because he has federal permits that allow him to
operate the business with the sloths.