Zoo Animals

Zoo Long-Term Welfare Strategies

Leading zoo organisations are publishing long-term welfare strategies committing to measurable welfare outcome improvements and species phase-outs.

Key Facts

Evidence-based research supports welfare improvements in zoo long-term welfare strategies
Millions of animals benefit from better zoo animals welfare practices
Individual actions and policy change both drive welfare improvements
Science, advocacy, and consumer choice are all important levers for change
Progress is achievable and measurable across this welfare domain

Welfare Considerations

Long-term zoo welfare strategies demonstrate commitment beyond minimum compliance.

What You Can Do

Support zoos publishing long-term welfare improvement strategies
Advocate for welfare strategy transparency and independent verification
Hold zoos accountable to published welfare commitments
Donate to conservation programmes complementing zoo welfare improvements