Taiwan introduces ban on performances by captive wild animals

Taiwan News
2024.08.25

Live performances by wild animals held in captivity, including performances by dolphins, tigers, and other non-domesticated mammals, will no longer be permitted in Taiwan under new Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) regulations.

The MOA published the new regulations on July 29, due to a 2022 legal case related to people feeding big cats housed at Leofoo Village Wildlife Park, reported CNA. The revised “Animal Performance Management Measures” will forbid companies from forcing wild animals to perform or interact with people. 

The new measures will make Taiwan one of 13 nations outlawing captive animal performances. Companies that hold animals captive for commercial purposes must submit detailed documentation outlining how animals will be housed and displayed.

According to reports, two private operators in Taiwan are still conducting performances involving dolphins. Their licenses are set to expire in 2026 unless they are granted an extension by the government, which is unlikely.

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