Yellowstone Bear World Fined by OSHA

As a direct result a 2022 PETA investigation, the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) fined Yellowstone Bear World, a roadside zoo in Idaho, for two serious violations. The agency found that the facility had put its employees at risk of potential attacks from bears and exposed employees to hazardous chemicals in the form of bear spray, without providing them with proper training or protocols. OSHA designated both violations “serious,” meaning the hazards were likely to result in significant physical harm or even death. After the agency proposed an initial penalty of $8,928, Yellowstone Bear World agreed to pay $6,250 to settle the case.