Regulations on Animal Exhibitions

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Animal exhibitions require permission and must be reported!

— Implementation of the Zoo Licensing System and prohibition of wildlife exhibitions in unlicensed facilities

???? Zoo Licensing System

According to the amendment of the "Zoo and Aquarium Act" (effective December 14, 2023), the existing 'registration system' will be fully converted to a 'licensing system'.

✔️ Exhibitions are allowed if displaying 10 or more species or 50 or more individuals, regardless of the type of animal.

✔️ Licensed zoos can exhibit animals without restrictions on species.

Exceptions for exhibitions without permission:

Public interest facilities for research and education (e.g., biological resource centers, wildlife rescue centers, conservation facilities, science museums, etc.)

Facilities with business licenses for the sale, import, or production of wildlife

⚠️ Penalty Regulations

Operating an unlicensed zoo can result in imprisonment for up to 3 years or fines ranging from 3 million to 30 million KRW.

???? Prohibition of Wildlife Exhibitions in Unlicensed Facilities

Exhibiting live wildlife in facilities that are not zoos or aquariums is prohibited!

⭕ Animals allowed for exhibition

❌ Animals prohibited for exhibition

✔️ Wildlife

- Birds: parrots, pheasants, finches, and others

- Reptiles: turtles, snakes

- Invertebrates: non-venomous or weakly venomous species

- Aquatic and marine animals

✔️ Non-wild animals

- Pets

- Livestock

✔️ All species of mammals (exhibition of all wild mammals such as raccoons, squirrels, and chinchillas is prohibited)

✔️ All bird species except those allowed for exhibition

✔️ All reptile species except those allowed for exhibition (including venomous species like cobras and vipers)

✔️ Venomous species among scorpions

⛔ Prohibited actions for prohibited animals

Complete restriction on interactive exhibitions

✔️ Riding

✔️ Touching

✔️ Feeding experiences

⚖️ Penalty Regulations

✔️ Those who exhibit wildlife in unlicensed facilities can face imprisonment for up to 2 years or fines up to 20 million KRW.

✔️ If prohibited actions are taken with prohibited animals, fines up to 5 million KRW may apply.

We appreciate your interest and cooperation in the changes aimed at coexistence with animals.

Source :https://blog.naver.com/gimpo2010/224221153285

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