Animal welfare body investigating Edmonton Valley Zoo
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Canada's Accredited Zoos and Aquariums (CAZA) has launched an investigation into the Edmonton Valley Zoo.
Canada's Accredited Zoos and Aquariums (CAZA) has launched an investigation into the Edmonton Valley Zoo.
CAZA says it was made aware of a complaint lodged by Animal Justice on Jan. 20.
The complaint cites a number of concerns stemming from the zoo's request for funding during Edmonton's most recent budget deliberations, and the subsequent budget report from the city.
Zoo officials asked council for approximately $50 million in December to renew existing infrastructure and meet licensing requirements.
Zoo spokesperson Roger Jevne told council "several" animal habitats do not meet CAZA standards.
Council eventually voted to slash the funding in half, giving the zoo $25 million.
The complaint says the zoo has failed to meet standards required by CAZA and Alberta Zoo Standards, as well as breaching provincial laws, including the Animal Protection Act and the Animal Protection Regulation.
