Provide sanctuary space for rescued, confiscated, orphaned and injured wild animals
Exclusively house wild animals that have been rescued, confiscated, injured or orphaned
Operate to animal welfare standards of the highest order
Where possible, encourage statutory authorities to enforce, and when necessary improve, legislation that prevents the illegal exploitation and cruel treatment of wildlife
Return rescued wildlife to the wild whenever feasible under controlled, monitored and pre-agreed conditions
Participate in in-situ conservation work in home country
Have a strict no breeding policy for animals that are not part of on-going release programmes
Not sell, trade, exchange or commercially exploit wildlife for financial gain
Operate a strict ‘non contact’ policy between wildlife and visitors including the use of wildlife for staged photo opportunities between animals and visitors and the feeding of animals by visitors
Not operate any animal ‘shows’ where animals are trained to perform for visitors
B. People
Build awareness & provide education & advise on animal welfare, wildlife conservation and environmental protection
Build awareness & provide education & advise on local and national humanitarian issues relevant to home country (taking account of UN Millennium Development goals)
Provide an interactive recreational and educational resource for local people and overseas visitors
Develop and implement a business plan that aims to achieve financial sustainability