Council Directive 1999/22/EC relating to the keeping of wild animals in zoos.

Subject

Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Keeping of live animals Biodiversity Data collection/reporting Wild fauna

Geographical area

European Union Countries

Entry into force notes

This Directive came into force on 9 April 1999.

Abstract

The objectives of this Directive are to protect wild fauna and to conserve biodiversity. To this end, Member States are required to adopt particular measures as regards the licencing and inspection of zoos, thereby strengthening the role of zoos in the conservation of biodiversity. Article 2 gives the definition of “zoo” for the purpose of this Directive. Article 3 specifies the conservation measures to be implemented by Member States, including, for instance: participation in research from which conservation benefits accrue to the species; promotion of public education and awareness in relation to the conservation of biodiversity; keeping of up-to-date records of zoos' collection; preventing the escape of animals in order to avoid possible ecological threats. Article 4 deals with licencing and inspection measures to be adopted by Member States in order to ensure that the requirements referred to in article 3 are met.

Full text

English

Website

europa.eu

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Protection of Animals Act (No. 344 of 2005).

Legislation | Denmark | 1991

Keyword: Animal welfare, Slaughtering, Institution, Inspection, Poultry, Swine, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Nature Conservation Act.

Legislation | Poland | 2004 (2013)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Protected area, Management/conservation, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Wildlife products, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Protection of Animals Act (No. 1343 of 2007).

Legislation | Denmark | 2005

Keyword: Animal welfare, Basic legislation, Slaughtering, Institution, Inspection, Poultry, Swine, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Animal Protection Law (1999)

Legislation | Latvia | 1999 (2017)

Keyword: Animal health, Animal welfare, Transport/storage, Slaughtering, Basic legislation, Classification/declassification, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Standards, Ranching/captive breeding, Hunting/capture, Game, Hunting rights, Keeping of live animals, Management/conservation, Protection of species, Wild fauna, Trade in species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Legislative Decree No. 73 implementing Directive 1999/22/EC relating to the keeping of wild animals in zoos.

Legislation | Italy | 2005

Keyword: Keeping of live animals, Biodiversity, Animal welfare, Offences/penalties, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Décret nº 2002-266 relatif aux établissements détenant des animaux d'espèces non domestiques et modifiant le Code rural.

Legislation | France | 2002

Keyword: Keeping of live animals, Animal welfare, Institution, Certification, Authorization/permit, Inspection, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Arrêté ministériel fixant des normes minimales pour la détention des oiseaux dans les parcs zoologiques.

Legislation | Belgium | 2000

Keyword: Keeping of live animals, Birds, Institution, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No. XXVIII of 1998 on animal protection.

Legislation | Hungary | 1998 (2015)

Keyword: Animal welfare, Animal production, Offences/penalties, Basic legislation, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Transport/storage, Keeping of live animals, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Nature Conservation Act.

Legislation | Slovenia | 1999 (2023)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Biodiversity, Protected area, Protection of environment, Protection of habitats, Protection of species, Policy/planning, Authorization/permit, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Local government, Monitoring, National parks, Offences/penalties, Ecosystem preservation, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Zoning, Enforcement/compliance, Environmental fees/charges, Financing, Wildlife products

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Keeping of Wild Animals in Zoos Regulations, 2003 (L.N. 265 of 2003).

Legislation | Malta | 2003

Keyword: Keeping of live animals, Biodiversity, Authorization/permit, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Protection of Animals Act (No. 473 of 2014).

Legislation | Denmark | 2013 (2014)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Animal welfare, Slaughtering, Institution, Inspection, Poultry, Swine, Transport/storage, Standards, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree-Law No. 104/2012 implementing Council Directive 1999/22/EC on keeping wild animals in zoos.

Legislation | Portugal | 2012

Keyword: Keeping of live animals, Biodiversity, Data collection/reporting, Registration, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Nature Conservation Act.

Legislation | Poland | 2004 (2022)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, Management/conservation, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Wildlife products, Offences/penalties, Biodiversity, Protection of habitats, Endangered species, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the establishment and operation of zoos.

Legislation | Croatia | 2005

Keyword: Keeping of live animals, Biodiversity, Data collection/reporting, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Nature Protection Law (NatSchG).

Legislation | Germany | 2015 (2023)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Protection of species, Liability/compensation, Tourism, Protection of habitats, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Protected area, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 1033 of 2010 on Requirements for Keeping Animals of Wild Species in a Zoo and the Requirements for the Establishment and Registration of a Zoo

Legislation | Latvia | 2010 (2013)

Keyword: Wild fauna, Animal welfare, Authorization/permit, Procedural matters, Ranching/captive breeding, Registration, Keeping of live animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Animal Welfare Act (693/2023).

Legislation | Finland | 2023

Keyword: Basic legislation, Animal welfare, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Animal production, Animal reproduction, Data collection/reporting, Slaughtering, Registration, Poultry, Marking/identification, Swine, Inspection, Equine-animals, Cattle, Sheep/goats, Birds, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Governance, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 20 December 2017 on the implementation of the Directive 1999/22/CE related to the custody of wild animals in zoos.

Legislation | Italy | 2017

Keyword: Keeping of live animals, Biodiversity, Data collection/reporting, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX