Politics · Netherlands · 11 hrs ago
Zoo licensing rules to be reviewed, including possible ban on animal shows
The Netherlands is reviewing the rules that govern zoo permits.
State Secretary for Agriculture Silvio Erkens says current rules make it harder to improve animal welfare and conservation.
The review includes examining whether animal presentations and feeding sessions should be banned.
These are activities where visitors watch animals or see them being fed.
No ban has been announced.
The review could lead to changes in the way zoos are licensed.
Officials are still examining the proposals.
The Netherlands is reviewing its licensing system for zoos.
State Secretary for Agriculture Silvio Erkens said current rules obstruct improvements to animal welfare and conservation.
The review will consider whether animal presentations and feeding sessions should be banned.
- Who
- The Dutch government, with State Secretary for Agriculture Silvio Erkens identified in the report.
- What
- The zoo licensing system is being reviewed, including whether animal presentations and feeding sessions should be banned.
- When
- The review was reported on 12 October 2026.
- Where
- The Netherlands.
- Why
- Erkens said current rules obstruct improvements to animal welfare and conservation.
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- Official
- Silvio Erkens
- Policy under review
- Zoo licensing system
- Possible restrictions
- Animal presentations and feeding sessions
- Stated reason
- Improvements to animal welfare and conservation
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