Exotic Animals

• Bylaw complaints filed by animal welfare group about London, Ont. reptile zoo

  A lawyer representing Reptilia, the indoor reptile zoo in London, Ont., said Friday that the zoo would respond accordingly should municipal law enforcement act on complaints.

  Canada

  Apr 28, 2023
  
• Planned London, Ont. reptile zoo moves in Burmese python despite bylaw exemption denial

  The announcement comes after city council rejected a proposed animal control by-law exemption to restrictions prohibiting the ownership and display of certain animals.

  Canada

  Mar 2, 2023
  
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• Reptilia still intends to display exotic animals in London, says lawyer

  A lawyer representing Reptilia says the reptile zoo still intends to exhibit exotic animals in London despite city council voting against a bylaw exemption earlier this week.

  Canada

  Feb 16, 2023
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• Parks Canada seeing ‘three-fold increase’ in abandoned pets at Toronto area park

  Parks Canada is calling on people to stop abandoning their pets at a Greater Toronto Area park. The government agency says it has seen a three-fold increase in recent years.

  Canada

  Jan 26, 2023
• That’s a no from me, dawg: All the exotic pets illegal to own in Canada

  A number of exotic animals are illegal to own in Canada and can vary from province to province.

  Lifestyle

  Dec 16, 2022
• Model mauled by leopard during photoshoot in Germany

  Jessica Leidolph, 36, was reportedly attacked while posing with leopards at a shelter for former show animals.

  Trending

  Aug 26, 2021
• Zookeeper attacked by cheetah during daily walk in Ohio

  The cheetah was on a harness when it suddenly lunged, according to the Columbus Zoo in Ohio.

  Trending

  Mar 12, 2021
• York Regional Police seize millions worth of illegal pot, several exotic animals

  Police north of Toronto have seized millions of dollars worth of illegally grown cannabis in a series of raids that also uncovered several exotic animals.

  Oct 29, 2020
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• Puma prince? War vet and his cat lead police on manhunt in Polish woods

  The Afghan war vet said he was 'under the influence of emotions' when he ran off with his puma during a botched handoff to a local zoo.

  Trending

  Jul 14, 2020
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• Snake in a drain: Python found in east-end Toronto sewer

  Police officers were waved down by a person who pointed to the sewer where the tail of the snake was poking out.

  Canada

  Jul 30, 2019