Zoos must comply with all relevant legislation to function successfully. All zoos will be subject to national legislation, and zoos within the European Union must also comply with relevant EU legislation. Although it is typically the job of senior zoo staff to ensure compliance at a strategic and organisational level, all zoo staff have a role to play in ensuring these plans are enacted in daily work. It is important for all zookeepers to have a basic understanding of the legislation that affects their work. Within this topic there are two competencies:
- Licensing Requirements: zookeepers can describe the licensing requirements and national legislation that applies to their zoo and how they should apply them in their work.
- EU Legislation: zookeepers can demonstrate understanding and (at advanced levels) complete necessary paperwork to comply with relevant EU legislation.
| Zookeepers working at Competent level can: | Zookeepers working at Proficient level can: | Zookeepers working at Expert level can: | |
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| 4.6.1 Licensing Requirements | Briefly describe national legislation and zoo licensing requirements that apply to their institution (e.g. Zoo Licensing Act in the UK) Identify consequences of not complying with applicable legislation Show that they comply with this legislation in their daily work by successfully completing assigned tasks |
Explain more fully the parts of national legislation that are particularly relevant for their work (e.g. legislation relating to animal management) Apply their knowledge in novel situations arising in their work |
Proactively comply with legislation requirements and support and instruct less experienced colleagues on legislation Assist in compiling and checking relevant records and paperwork to demonstrate compliance with legislation Collaborate with relevant authorities |
| 4.6.2 EU Legislation | Name relevant EU legislation that applies to their institution. This includes (but is not limited to): the EU Zoos Directive, EU Birds Directive, EU Biodiversity Strategy, EU Regulation on Invasive Alien Species, EU Wildlife Trade Regulations, EU Animal Health Law Identify consequences of not complying with applicable legislation Show that they comply with this legislation in their daily work by successfully completing assigned tasks |
Describe relevant EU legislation that applies to their institution and their work. This includes (but is not limited to): the EU Zoos Directive, EU Birds Directive, EU Biodiversity Strategy, EU Regulation on Invasive Alien Species, EU Wildlife Trade Regulations, EU Animal Health Law Apply their knowledge in novel situations arising in their work |
Proactively comply with applicable EU legislation requirements and support and instruct less experienced colleagues on EU legislation Assist in compiling and checking relevant records and paperwork to demonstrate compliance with EU legislation |
Resources
- EU Zoos Directive – European Commission
- EU Zoos Directive Good Practices Document – European Commission
- EU Birds Directive – European Commission
- EU Habitats Directive – European Commission
- EU Biodiversity Strategy – European Commission
- EU Regulation on Invasive Alien Species – European Commission
- EU Wildlife Trade Regulations – European Commission
- EU Animal Health Law – European Commission
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Last updated: 14/12/2017