#ZOO S UK FREE#

Since 1984, British zoos have been required to meet the standards set out under the Zoo Licensing Act 1981.

#ZOO S UK FREE#

Researchers from Born Free and the University of Bristol published an analysis of the reports of government-appointed inspectors from 192 British zoos.

Born Free is concernedВ the current zoo licensing and inspection system in the UK often fails to guarantee animal welfare. Practices in many UK zoos, such as the use of bullhooks on captive elephants, the pinioning of birdsвЂ™ wings to prevent flight in captivity, and the culling of surplusВ animals are all major issues of concern. We investigate these concerns, where possible, and raise concerns with the UK authorities, as well as encouraging the wider public to speak out. Every year, we receive many visitor reports concerning animal welfare in UK zoos.

There are currently more than 300 licensed zoos in operation across the country.Д«orn FreeвЂ™s investigations have revealed that many zoos in the UK do not provide their animals with the best possible living conditions or standards of care. More than 50% of local authorities have one or more licensed zoos within their constituency.Д«orn Free maintains the most complete and comprehensive database of zoos in the UK.

UK zoos vary in scale and scope, and a diverse range of premises including bird of prey centres, aviaries, farm parks with exotic animals, safari parks,В traditional metropolitan zoos and aquariums are issued licences to operate as zoos by their local authorities.

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