strategy
Improving animal protection in zoos
Synonyms:
Enforcing care in animal sheltersRegulating animal care in confinement
Implementation:
It was reported in 1995 that koala cuddling in zoos was to be banned under new anti-stress regulations for the teddy bear-like marsupials in New South Wales, Australia. Koalas suffered anxiety when they were constantly taken off tree branches and placed in the arms of tourists. Zoos would be required to provide staff to ensure the animals are not harassed. Broader:
Reforming zoos Problems:
Denial to animals of legal protection of their rightsInadequate disinfection measures for animal housing and equipment
Lack of animal shelters
Psychosocial deprivation of animals
Subjects:
Zoology → AnimalsGeography → Wild
Amenities → Housing, tenants
Societal Problems → Protection
Societal Problems → Detention
Health Care → Care
Law → Regulation
Law → Law enforcement
Development → Reform
Type Classification:
G: Very Specific strategies Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
