Ontario wildlife-in-captivity rules updated with plain-language and licensing clarifications

Plain-language summary · AI-assisted · not legal advice

A series of housekeeping amendments have been consolidated into the wildlife-in-captivity regulation. The main practical changes are: zoo and reptile/amphibian keepers must retain the log book itself (not just copies) for five years; falconry licence eligibility criteria now reference licences issued under the Act generally rather than only under this specific regulation, potentially broadening who qualifies; a new 'licence summary' format is recognized for apprentice falconry licences; and gendered pronouns throughout the regulation have been replaced with gender-neutral language. People who keep wildlife in captivity under any of the affected licences—zoos, falconers, reptile and amphibian keepers, and train-and-trial area operators—should review their record-keeping practices and licence eligibility against the updated text.

Who this affects: zoo operators · falconers (general, commercial, and apprentice licence holders) · reptile and amphibian keepers · train-and-trial area operators and users · wildlife custodians