“Captive polar bears in the UK and Ireland”
Paul Horsman for the Zoo Check Charitable Trust (now the Born Free Foundation), 1986
An investigation into the plight of polar bears in captivity in the UK and Ireland.
The report showed that 60% of bears observed showed signs of abnormal behaviour, believed to be the induced by their captivity.
“European Survey of Zoos”
Zoo Check Charitable Trust (now the Born Free Foundation), 1988.
The first Europe-wide investigation into the numbers and types of zoological collections to be found within the EU. Previous best estimates had put the number at less than three hundred. ESOZ located over 1,000 zoos and it was this evidence that persuaded the European Commission that pan-European zoo legislation rather than individual national law was required.
“The Zoochotic Report”
Zoo Check Charitable Trust (now the Born Free Foundation), 1993.
Video observations by the late Bill Travers, taken over 3 years in over 100 zoos in Europe, North America and the Far East, the Zoochotic Report raised serious concern about the effects of captivity on wild animals. The Report helped form the philosophies for the Foundation and its animal welfare objectives.
“In every zoo I visited when compiling the Zoochotic Report, I witnessed some sort of abnormal behaviour” Bill Travers, Co-Founder of Zoo Check
“The Zoo Inquiry”
Born Free Foundation and WSPA, 1994.
An investigation into the role of zoos: examining the reasons given for keeping wild animals in captivity, and exposing the conditions under which animals are kept. The report highlighted welfare implications of captivity together with conservation and education issues.
“A report into the welfare of circus animals in England and Wales”
Born Free Foundation, RSPCA, CIEH, ACP, WildCru & BVA (Circus Working Group), 1998.
Encompassing two years of investigation into the welfare of animals in circuses in England and Wales, this report examined legislation, practice and theory relating to the welfare and management of all circus animals. The report was undertaken by the Circus Working Group, an informal body convened by the All Party Parliamentary Group for Animal Welfare.
“UK Zoos: Fit for life?”
Campaign Document, Born Free Foundation, 2001.
A summary of the status and performance of UK zoos at the end of the 20th Century that raised important questions about their role in conservation and implications to animal and public health and safety.
“It’s time parliament changed its Act: An examination of the state of UK circuses with wild animals”
Born Free Foundation and RSPCA, 2006.
Contemporary and accurate information as to the state of UK circuses with wild animals; the animals and conditions under which they are kept and perform; an overview of circus legislation worldwide; and a review of species-specific guidance. Published prior to the implementation of the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and the Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006, the report was initially launched at the House of Commons on 18th January 2006, followed by further presentations in the Scottish Parliament and the Welsh Assembly. Providing empirical evidence that, as a priority, all wild animals should be banned from use in circuses in the UK, the Report was aimed primarily at politicians.
“La salud de los zoos: Adecuación de los parques zoológicos españoles a la ley 31/2003”
Born Free Foundation, DEPANA & Eurogroup for Animals (InfoZoos), 2006.
A review of the status and performance of Spanish zoos following the implementation of the EU Directive 1999/22/EC relating to the keeping of wild animals in zoos and the Spanish national law 31/2003.
“Zoo Health: The adaptation of Spanish zoos following the implementation of Act 31/2003, specific to the keeping of wild animals in zoos”
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