WYCKOFF, N.J. (1010 WINS) -- Several animals on a New Jersey farm were left "shaken and skittish" after a group of teens were accused of breaking in, riding, and abusing animals.
Officials have identified several teens accused of breaking into Abma's Farm, including one alleged trespasser, who was identified from a photo post on Snapchat as a 17-year-old athlete from River Dell High School, the Daily Voice reports.
Officials were able to identify six other teens as well.
At around 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, Jimmy Abma caught the group abusing animals and attempting to steal tables, chairs, and other items. They'd also opened several gates to the petting zoo, he said.
Abma said he spoke to two of them, but they both fled with the others before police arrived.
Family members were up past 2 a.m. trying to "put everything back together," and they are still missing a duckling and a rabbit, Abma said.
There was also lipstick found on one of the donkeys that had to be wiped off.
A veterinarian is set to check out all of the animals on Monday before the zoo can reopen.
"Abma's Farm is a working farm," the family wrote in a Facebook post on Sunday. "Four families live here; this is our home and life. It is NOT a playground, especially at 11pm.
"Breaking into our farm and barnyard is not only a liability to you but more importantly to our animals. It's clear that our animals were disturbed and violated by this group of trespassers who proceeded to ride our donkeys.
"Our animals are very shaken and skittish compared to their normal calm and relaxed nature, and our mini horse has signs of physical abuse."
"The sheer disrespect that some people have is truly infuriating," Jimmy Abma added. "There are teenage pranks, and then there's something like this.
According to the farm, they are looking to hold the teens accountable for their actions.
"Unfortunately for them we have pictures and names and we will follow through to make sure everyone is held accountable. These kids have to deal with what they did."