Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 109067
Zoos: Charities
Tabled: 28 January 2026
Answered: 10 February 2026
Question
Andrew Rosindell
Reform UK — Romford
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many zoos are operating in the UK; and how many of these are not registered charities.
Answer
Dame Angela EagleIn relation to zoos, Defra is responsible for the legislation that regulates the welfare and management of animals kept by zoos. Under the Zoo Licensing Act 1981, those collections of wild animals on exhibition in Britain that meet the appropriate criteri...
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