Ontario has “weak and non-existent regulations” when it comes to roadside zoos, a new report card by World Animal Protection Canada has found.
The report card, which was released on Tuesday morning, ranks Ontario last among Canada’s 10 provinces.
World Animal Protection Canada, a non-profit organization whose headquarters are in Toronto, found Ontario does not have a provincial zoo licencing system and does not require permits for non-native wildlife. There are also no requirements for liability insurance for zoo operators. “We want to see a mandatory province-wide zoo licensing system and meaningful and enforceable standards to safeguard animal welfare and public health and safety.”
A 2022 public report noted concerns about undersized and poor enclosures at these facilities, which could lead to animal escapes as well as impact the behaviour of the animals. They also expressed concern about poor conditions and solitary confinement of social animals.
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