Apr
2
Ontario has some of the weakest regulations in Canada when it comes to the control of zoos and wildlife displays. As a result, as of 2011, there were 52 businesses and private individuals who possessed captive animals for public display in Ontario, most of which were classified as roadside zoos. In contrast there were only 62 such establishments in the rest of Canada.
Ontario is the only province that does not have a licensing system for the possession of wildlife, which means that anyone at all may purchase exotic animals and open their own zoo. In fact, between 250 and 500 mid-sized and large cats, such as tigers and lions, are thought to be owned by private Ontario residents.
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I found this really interesting. I would have thought Ontario would be much more strict with their regulations!