Zoos across Britain will be subject to new Animal welfare regulationsThey need to be provided more giant enclosures in the bid Eliminate old practices.
Defriends declared by Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DFRA)Mark the first modernization of zoo standards in more than a decade.
The aim of the new standards is to increase the welfare of a wide range ranging from icy owls and golden eagles to elephants, stingre and octopus. ElephantsIn particular, quite large houses will benefit.
Long -term tedering of birds of hunting from regulations will also be banned, a practice criticized by Animal Welfare Advocates. The common practice of allowing visitors to touch fish and saphalopods, such as rays and octopus will also be closed.
Animal Welfare Minister Baronon Hamon welcomed changes of a comprehensive government initiative to implement “the most ambitious welfare reforms in a generation”. They indicate a commitment to improve the life of improvement Animal In captivity and ensuring that their needs are met within the zoo environment.
Zoos and aquariums will have to face a two -year timeline to adapt to changes, which will also require them to improve Protection Standard and safety measures when keeping dangerous animals.
Baronic Heman said: “We are a nation of animal lovers, and our best zoos and aquariums are actually world leaders how wild animals should be kept.
“Today’s long-time improvements laid the foundation for all zoos and aquariums for a more strong, and even more kind future-and the animals they protect.
“This is the first step as part of our commitment to give the most ambitious animal welfare reforms in a generation.
“We are sure that all areas have the equipment that they need to flourish, which is important for people across the country to improve life under our plan for economic growth and change in our mission.”
Dr. The CEOs of the Judge, the British and Irish Association of Zos and Aquariums, which represent more than 130 zoos and aquariums, stated that its members “are working closely with DFRA officials to meet updated standards.
“New standard legal requirements and cement are an important step in the UK position that is a global leader for zoos and aquariums,” he said.
“We are happy to see them publishing today, demonstrating the commitment of the region for the government and the highest levels of animal care, and help to empower zoos and aquariums to lead a fight to nature.”