West Coast Game Park Safari Owner Pleads Guilty To Animal Neglect, Other Charges
Owner of the now-closed West Coast Game Park Safari in Bandon pleaded guilty to 47 charges, including 43 animal neglect counts, following a 2025 raid that led to the removal of more than 320 animals.
BANDON, Ore. — The owner of the former West Coast Game Park Safari in Bandon has pleaded guilty to dozens of charges connected to animal neglect and other criminal allegations.
Brian Tenney, 53, appeared Monday in Coos County Circuit Court, where he pleaded guilty to 47 charges. According to case information provided, 43 of those charges involved neglecting animals at the now-closed wildlife facility.
Tenney also pleaded guilty to racketeering, delivery of methamphetamine, unlawful possession of a machine gun, short-barreled firearm or silencer, and recklessly endangering another person. The racketeering charge carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.
The plea follows a May 2025 raid at the safari by Oregon State Police and other state agencies after a lengthy investigation. More than 320 animals were removed from the property.
Concerns about conditions at the park had been raised for years. Federal agriculture inspectors had documented issues involving the facility dating back to at least 2016.
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Managing Director of Captive Wildlife Debbie Metzler praised Oregon State Police for its investigation into the park and Tenney’s management of the animals. Metzler also called on the court to impose the maximum sentence when Tenney is sentenced July 20.
The West Coast Game Park Safari, once a longtime roadside attraction on the southern Oregon coast, is now closed.
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