L2 - Zoo legeslation Flashcards
Who does the Zoo Licencing Act cover?
Scope is wide - it covers wildlife parks to animal rescue centres with exotic species
Due to the EU Zoos directive, how was the ZLA amended in 2002?
to incorporate requirements for conservation and education:
- all zoos in the UK have to demonstrate active involvement in conservation and or research that furthers the aims of zoo conservation
- they need to demonstrate involvement in education
How would you go around applying for a Zoo licence?
- advertise the intent of opening a zoo in a local and national paper
- contact local council
- complete application
- council them appoints a zoo inspector who will work with you during the application process
What is a typical zoo inspection like?
The inspection is size dependent.
A typical inspection for a small zoo is about 4 hours, but a large zoo can be 3 days
What post inspection actions could occur?
- a report is written (sent to council and zoo) on whether the zoo is allowed to stay open
- the report may state conditions the zoo has to adhere to over time, and a time period
- zoo licence is needed to be reapplied for after the first year, where the same inspector comes back
- if passes again a 6 year licence is given
What does SSSMZP stand for and what do they do?
Secretary of States Standards of Modern Zoo Practice
accepted standards in the zoo world. Function as interpreters of zoo regulations.
What are the SSSMZP 5 principles?
- Provisions of suitable food and water
- Provision of a suitable environment
- Appropriate animal health care
- opportunity to express most normal behaviour
- Protection from fear and distress
What kind of records do the SSSMZP need to keep?
records should provide certain criteria for the enhancement of animal husbandry and conservation
What animals did the Balai Directive cover?
Most farm stock, fish and pets have clear health legislation that is followed throughout the EU
Before the BD wild stock didn’t have health legislation - includes semen ova and embryos too.
What species are covered in the Balai Directive?
- primates
- ungulates
- captive birds and poultry for exhibition
- honey bees
- lagomorphs (rabbits and hares) if commercially traded
- dogs and cats if commercially traded
What does the Balai Directive do?
Directive lays down health requirements which allows and governs the trade and movement of non-domestic stock. Once premise are approved they can trade much more easily
Why was the Dangerous Wild Animal Act brought in in 1976?
response to public concern about keeping of dangerous pets - big cats
to insure private individuals keeping dangerous animals do so in circumstances that don’t create risk to the public and the animals
What does the Dangerous Wild Animals Act entail?
Local authorities grant licences stating enclosure is fir for purpose
Owners need a written recommendation from a specialist animal keeper of the same species, stating they can look after the animal safely and they have attended training with that person and show ability and confidence with the animal
What does the animal Welfare act in 2006 do?
first time any enforcement agency could take action on an owner if they’re not looking after their animal, even if its not currently suffering
What is CITES?
Convention on International Trade in endangered species of wild fauna and flora
Set up in 1973, enforced in 1975
It is an important international agreement - not primary legislation but va trade agreement, mainly affecting transport of animals
