Exotic Birds refused to ever open for Culture Club.
 While Exotic and the Wynnewood park had been subject to protests and investigations by animal rights organizations such as People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, these efforts had been sporadic and poorly organized and did not seriously hamper his business
== Legal violations, controversies and criminal convictions ===== Animal abuse claims and USDA violations ===Exotic has been strongly criticized for his treatment of animals that he owns, including by Carole Baskin, which eventually led to an investigation by the USDA and convictions for animal abuse

