Florida Administrative Code
68 - FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
68A - Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
Chapter 68A-6 - CAPTIVE WILDLIFE
Section 68A-6.01213 - Standard Caging Requirements for Rhinoceroses and Hippopatmuses
Universal Citation: FL Admin Code R 68A-6.01213
Current through Reg. 50, No. 187; September 24, 2024
(1) Rhinos.
(a) For one animal, a paddock enclosing 1,
500 square feet, 5 feet high. For each additional animal, increase the paddock
by 50 percent of original paddock area.
(b) Access to a shelter shall be
provided.
(2) Hippopotamus (e.g., Nile and pygmy).
(a) Nile.
1. For one animal, a paddock enclosing 1, 500
square feet, 5 feet high, with a pool of water, 120 square feet, 5 feet deep,
equipped with a ramp or steps. For each additional animal, increase paddock and
pool surface area by 50 percent of original area.
2. Access to a shelter shall be
provided.
(b) Pygmy.
1. For up to two animals, a paddock enclosing
600 square feet, 4 feet high, with a pool of water 80 square feet, 3 feet deep,
equipped with a ramp or steps. For each additional animal, increase paddock and
pool surface area by 25 percent of original area.
2. Access to a shelter shall be
provided.
Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const.
New 9-30-19.
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