Regulation on the establishment and working procedures and principles of zoos and wildlife parks. Country/Territory Türkiye Document type Regulation Date 2022 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Gazette No. 31863, 11 June 2022. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Animal health Animal welfare Authorization/permit Biodiversity Keeping of live animals Certification Management/conservation Ecosystem preservation Endangered species Hygiene/sanitary procedures Inspection Monitoring National parks Protection of species Wild fauna Protected area Geographical area Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia Entry into force notes This Regulation enters into force on the day it is published in the Official Gazette. Abstract This Regulation lays down the technical, health, welfare and hygiene conditions of zoos and wildlife parks and the procedures and principles for their establishment, operation, licensing and inspection in order to ensure the maximum living conditions of domestic and wild animals in their natural environment. This Regulation applies to zoos and wildlife parks established by real or legal persons and public institutions and organizations, excluding land and water circuses, dolphin parks and pet animal production and sales places. At the zoo and wildlife park, it is essential to possess an invoice, producer sales certificate, CITES documentation for animals falling under its scope, permits for collection and capture from the wild, and other relevant documents verifying the legal acquisition of these animals. This Regulation has been drafted in line with the Council Directive 1999/22/EC of 29 March 1999 relating to the keeping of wild animals in zoos. Full text Turkish Website www.resmigazete.gov.tr References - Legislation Implements Law No. 5199 protection of animals. Legislation | Türkiye | 2004 Keyword: Animal health, Animal welfare, Basic legislation Source: FAO, FAOLEX