Zoocheck

• ‘What went wrong?’ London, Ont. councillor, wildlife advocate shocked Reptilia obtained permit

  Zoocheck sought a legal opinion that suggests that 'the facility envisioned by Reptilia is not permitted' under municipal or provincial bylaw and licensing frameworks.

  Canada

  Feb 16, 2022
  
• Greater Vancouver Zoo is failing its animals, humane society report says

  Global News has reached out to the Greater Vancouver Zoo for comment.

  Dec 30, 2019
  
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• Supreme Court won’t hear wildlife protection charity’s appeal in case of Lucy the elephant

  A wildlife protection charity that wants to move an elephant out of the Edmonton Valley Zoo will not get a chance to argue its case in front of Canada's highest court.

  Canada

  Dec 19, 2019
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• Saskatoon zoo to rehabilitate orphaned black bear cubs

  Three black bear cubs won’t be euthanized because they are destined for rehabilitation at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo.

  Canada

  Jun 5, 2019
• Report finds Ontario animal cruelty laws should be enforced by public sector

  The report by Zoocheck and Animal Alliance of Canada - titled "New directions for animal welfare in Ontario" - lays out a vision for animal welfare reform in the province.

  Canada

  Jan 7, 2019
• Increased popularity of exotic pets in New Brunswick causes growing concerns

  In 2013, two brothers were killed by an escaped python. A pathologist testified the boys died of asphyxiation, and each of them suffered puncture wounds from snake bites.

  Health

  Oct 1, 2018
• Zoocheck says video of bear eating ice cream in Alberta drive-thru sends ‘wrong message’

  An international wildlife protection charity says they hope the Alberta government sends a strong message as it investigates a central Alberta zoo that took one of its bears through a drive-thru for ice cream.

  Canada

  Jan 19, 2018
• 7 penguins drown at the Calgary Zoo

  The Calgary Zoo is looking into what caused seven Humboldt penguins to drown.

  Canada

  Dec 8, 2016
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• Animal protection agencies join forces to review OSPCA Act

  The process of governing animal welfare in Ontario is under scrutiny on a number of fronts.

  Canada

  Oct 25, 2016
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• Lack of evidence to support wild horse cull in Alberta: report

  Animal rights organization Zoocheck has released a report that cites a lack of scientific evidence to back up claims that wild horse culls are necessary.

  Environment

  Jan 25, 2016