(B) Each primary enclosure shall have accessible devices
to provide physical stimulation or manipulation compatible with the
species. Each device shall be noninjurious and may include, but is
not limited to, boxes, balls, bones, barrels, drums, rawhide materials,
or pools. The area occupied by a pool shall be in addition to the
space requirements for the primary enclosure.
(C) Each primary enclosure shall have an elevated platform(s)
large enough to accommodate all animals in the enclosure simultaneously.
(D) Each primary enclosure shall have at least one
claw log.
(E) Requirements for specific species of wild felines
are as follows:
(i) Lions and tigers.
(I) For one animal, the primary enclosure shall have
a minimum floor area of 300 square feet with a wall or fence at least
8 feet high. For each additional animal, primary enclosure size shall
be increased by at least 150 square feet.
(II) Primary enclosures over 1,000 square feet (if
uncovered) shall have vertical jump walls at least 12 feet high with
an attached 45-degree inward-angle overhang at least 3 feet wide or
jump walls at least 16 feet high without an overhang. The inward-angle
fencing shall be made of the same material as the vertical fencing.
(ii) Cheetahs.
(I) For one animal, the primary enclosure shall have
a minimum floor area of 300 square feet with a wall or fence at least
8 feet high. For each additional animal, primary enclosure size shall
be increased by at least 150 square feet.
(II) Primary enclosures over 1,000 square feet (if
uncovered) shall have vertical jump walls at least 10 feet high with
an attached 45-degree inward-angle overhang at least 2 feet wide or
12 feet high without an overhang. The inward-angle fencing shall be
made of the same material as the vertical fencing.
(iii) Jaguars, leopards, and cougars.
(I) For one animal, the primary enclosure shall have
a minimum floor area of 300 square feet with a wall or fence at least
12 feet high. For each additional animal, primary enclosure size shall
be increased by at least 100 square feet.
(II) Jaguars, leopards, and cougars shall not be kept
in uncovered enclosures.
(iv) Bobcats, lynxes, ocelots, caracals, and servals.
(I) For one animal, the primary enclosure shall have
a minimum floor area of 100 square feet with a wall or fence at least
8 feet high. For each additional animal, primary enclosure size shall
be increased by at least 50 square feet.
(II) Bobcats, lynxes, ocelots, caracals, and servals
shall not be kept in uncovered enclosures. However, for enclosures
over 1,000 square feet in which a cover is not feasible, humane alternative
measures shall be taken to prevent escape; these measures shall not
compromise the health and safety of the public or the health, safety,
and overall welfare of the animal(s). Such measures may include, but
are not limited to, increased fence heights; electrified wires on
fences; overhangs on fences; predator guards on trees; and/or fence
placement distant from trees or other structures that an animal(s)
can climb. The owner shall seek and provide proof of consultation
with a zoological organization or association to confirm that the
escape-prevention measure(s) implemented are appropriate and effective
for the enclosed feline(s).
(3) Bears.
(A) In addition to the requirements of this section,
each primary enclosure shall be equipped with a shelter(s) that shall
accommodate all animals in the enclosure simultaneously.
(B) Each primary enclosure shall have accessible devices
to provide physical stimulation or manipulation compatible with the
species. Each device shall be noninjurious and may include, but is
not limited to, boxes, balls, bones, barrels, drums, climbing apparatus,
or foraging items.
(C) Each primary enclosure shall have an elevated platform(s)
for resting that will accommodate all animals in the enclosure simultaneously.
(D) Bears should be kept in covered enclosures or enclosures
with an attached 45-degree inward-angle overhang at least 3 feet wide.
(E) Requirements for specific types of bears are as
follows:
(i) Sun bears.
(I) For one animal, the primary enclosure shall have
a minimum floor area of 300 square feet with a wall or fence at least
8 feet high if covered or at least 12 feet high if uncovered. For
each additional animal, primary enclosure size shall be increased
by at least 150 square feet.
(II) Each primary enclosure shall have, as a minimum,
a 3-foot by 4-foot pool of water, 2 feet deep. The area occupied by
the pool shall be in addition to the space requirements for the primary
enclosure.
(ii) Black bears and Asiatic bears.
(I) For one animal, the primary enclosure shall have
a minimum floor area of 400 square feet with a wall or fence at least
8 feet high if covered or at least 12 feet high if uncovered. For
each additional animal, primary enclosure size shall be increased
by at least 175 square feet.
(II) Each primary enclosure shall have, as a minimum,
a 4-foot by 6-foot pool of water, 3 feet deep. The area occupied by
the pool shall be in addition to the space requirements for the primary
enclosure.
(iii) Brown bears and polar bears.
(I) For one animal, the primary enclosure shall have
a minimum floor area of 500 square feet with a wall or fence at least
10 feet high if covered or at least 12 feet high if uncovered. For
each additional animal, primary enclosure size shall be increased
by at least 200 square feet.
(II) Each primary enclosure for brown bears shall have,
as a minimum, a 6-foot by 10-foot pool of water, 4 feet deep. The
area occupied by the pool shall be in addition to the space requirements
for the primary enclosure.
(III) Each primary enclosure for polar bears shall
have, as a minimum, a 10-foot by 10-foot pool of water, 5 feet deep.
The area occupied by the pool shall be in addition to the space requirements
for the primary enclosure.
(4) Coyotes, jackals, and hyenas.
(A) In addition to the requirements of this section,
each primary enclosure shall be equipped with a shelter(s) that shall
accommodate all the animals in the enclosure simultaneously.
(B) Each primary enclosure shall have accessible devices
to provide physical stimulation or manipulation compatible with the
species. Each device shall be noninjurious and may include, but is
not limited to, boxes, balls, bones, barrels, drums, rawhide materials,
or pools. The area occupied by a pool shall be in addition to the
space requirements for the primary enclosure.
(C) For one animal, the primary enclosure shall have
a minimum floor area of 150 square feet (200 square feet for hyenas)
with a wall or fence at least 6 feet high. For each additional animal,
primary enclosure size shall be increased by at least 100 square feet.
(D) Each primary enclosure shall have an elevated platform(s)
large enough to accommodate all animals in the enclosure simultaneously.
(E) Uncovered primary enclosures shall have vertical
jump walls at least 8 feet high with an attached 45-degree inward-angle
overhang at least 2 feet wide or jump walls at least 10 feet high
without an overhang. The inward-angle fencing shall be made of the
same material as the vertical fencing.
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