Florida Administrative Code
68 - FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
68A - Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
Chapter 68A-6 - CAPTIVE WILDLIFE
Section 68A-6.01211 - Standard Caging Requirements for Equids, Camelids, Giraffids, Tapirs, Wild Goats and Sheep

Universal Citation: FL Admin Code R 68A-6.01211

Current through Reg. 50, No. 187; September 24, 2024

In addition to the enclosure requirements for this paragraph, each enclosure shall have a shelter(s).

(1) Equids (e.g., zebras, asses).

For one or two animals, a paddock enclosing 1, 250 square feet, 6 feet high. For each additional animal, increase paddock by 25 percent of the original footage.

(2) Camelids (e.g., vicuna and guanaco).

For one or two animals, a paddock enclosing 800 square feet, 6 feet high. For each additional animal, increase paddock by 25 percent of the original footage.

(3) Giraffes, okapi.

For one or two animals, a paddock enclosing 1, 500 square feet, 8 feet high. For each additional animal, increase paddock by 25 percent of the original footage.

(4) Tapirs.

(a) For one or two animals, a paddock enclosing 500 square feet, 6 feet high. For each additional animal, increase paddock by 25 percent of the original footage.

(b) Each enclosure shall have a pool of water, 60 square feet, 3 feet deep, equipped with a ramp or steps. For each additional animal, increase pool surface area by 25 percent of original area.

(5) Wild goats/sheep (Caprinae) (e.g., musk ox, goral, serow, takin).

For one or two animals, a paddock enclosing 500 square feet, 8 feet high. For each additional animal, increase paddock by 25 percent of the original footage.

Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const.

New 9-30-19.

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