Guidance

Secretary of State’s standards of modern zoo practice

The Secretary of State specifies minimum standards that zoos in England are expected to meet.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Published: 11 September 2012
• Last updated: 25 October 2017 — See all updates

Documents

Standards of modern zoo practice

Ref: PB13806

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Appendix 8: section 8.8 on elephants (updated June 2017)

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Details

The standards have received a technical update and include a new standard on the keeping of elephants in zoos.

Defra’s Animal and Plant Health Agency is responsible for maintaining a list of Secretary of State Zoo Inspectors through its Zoos Inspectorate. Inspectors are expected to refer to the standards when carrying out inspections.

Published 11 September 2012

Last updated 25 October 2017 + show all updates

1. 25 October 2017

   Added the updated appendix 8, section 8.8 on elephants.

2. 11 September 2012

   First published.