The Purpose of Zoos

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The Zoo Licensing Act 1981	"An establishment where wild animals are kept for exhibition to which members of the public have access, with or without admission charges, for 7 or more days in 12 consecutive months"
Includes zoos, safari parks, butterfly collections, aquariums Smaller collections get special dispensation, but still have to met standards Act does not apply to circuses or pet shops	Came into force in 1984 Aims to ensure all animals in enclosures are provided with suitable environment to express most normal behaviour Up-to-date records of health Prevention of escape
EC Directive 1999/22/EC	Aimed to strengthen conservation role of zoos Required national systems for licensing and inspection of zoos
The Zoo Licensing Act (Amendment) (England and Wales) Regulations 2002	Came into force Jan 2003 Controlled by local authority DEFRA responsible for listing zoo inspectors (vets) & competent people who can advise on welfare & management
"Building a Future: the WAZA strategy" Llamas and alpacas were no longer considered "wild animals" under the Act Vertebrate animas also protected by Animal Welfare Act 2006	Secretary of State issues guidance of standards of practice for zoos Considers normal behaviour, healthcare and protection from fear and distress Supplemented by Zoo Forum Handbook

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