Animals in Captivity

Animals in Captivity

Wild animals are those whose natural habitat is the wilderness. AZOU believes that wild animals should live in nature, with exceptions only for endangered species in zoological parks with conditions approximating their natural habitat.

State Zoos

State zoos require modernization and improvement of welfare conditions to meet modern European standards.

Contact Zoos

Contact zoos are one of the most problematic forms of keeping animals in captivity. Animals in them experience constant stress from visitor interaction.

Private Collections

Private keeping of wild animals requires strict regulation and oversight to prevent cruel treatment.