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WEST BEND, Wis. (CBS 58) -- A wildlife sanctuary with buffalo, bears, and even tigers, has found itself in the middle of a legal battle. Shalom Wildlife Sanctuary claims neighbors have been trying to close the zoo for years. Neighbors say the zoo never should've been allowed to open.

Lawsuits have been filed by neighbors under the name of "We Love Farmington" against the town of Farmington. In turn, Shalom Wildlife Sanctuary sued the neighbors -- saying this is just a way to get the zoo to shut down. The neighbors say the zoo operations, "negatively impact the use and quiet enjoyment of their properties and...value."

Shalom Wildlife Sanctuary has been around for over 30 years.

Andrew Willets moved into a home next to Shalom Wildlife Sanctuary in November of 2024 with his wife, r

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