May 16, 2025 4:00 a.m.

Thursday morning, the Oregon State Police, in coordination with local, state, and federal partners, served multiple search warrants at the West Coast Game Park Safari near Bandon.

An OSP release said the search warrants are the result of a lengthy criminal investigation into the facility’s operations. Investigators searched the game park for additional evidence related to the investigation, including animal care and welfare, permitting, licensing, and business practices.

OSP is working in conjunction with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Oregon Humane Society, Oregon Department of Agriculture. Coos County Sheriff’s Office, Coos County District Attorney’s Office, Oregon Department of Justice and the IRS Criminal Investigation. Participating agencies provide regulatory oversight or bring specialized expertise in animal care to assist investigators with evaluating evidence gathered during the search of West Coast Game Park Safari.

The park is closed while police activity is present.

A follow-up news release is expected from OSP on Friday.