Major Changes Coming to Dutch Zoos: Cabinet Wants to Change Rules

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New rules for zoos are needed, according to State Secretary Erkens of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature. He believes that zoos looking to modernize currently face too many extra rules and permits. Meanwhile, zoos that stick to the old ways are unaffected, precisely because they are not innovating. "Zoos have long been a beloved outing for young and old," Erkens writes in a letter to the House of Representatives. "At the same time…

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Zoos will face stricter rules to keep up with the times. State Secretary Silvio Erkens (Nature) writes this in a letter to Parliament. Stricter rules regarding animal welfare, permits, and contact between visitors and animals are being examined, among other things.

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Zoos that have been operating with outdated permits for years must renew them, according to State Secretary Silvio Erkens (VVD, Animal Welfare). He believes that some zoos do not meet current standards for animal welfare, for example, because they are only assessed on this during a new permit application. Since permits have been issued for an indefinite period, zoos can postpone this for years.

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Zoos that leave outdated enclosures as they are could soon face a penalty payment, while parks that do… Zoos: Cabinet wants penalty payment for parks standing still

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Artis is satisfied with the new rules for zoos presented by State Secretary Silvio Erkens (Agriculture). The State Secretary wants to make it easier for zoos that invest, for example in better enclosures, by eliminating a lot of paperwork. With the adjustment of the zoo regulations, the State Secretary wants to give leading zoos the space to innovate more easily and encourage zoos that are lagging behind to do the same. "Zoos have long been a …