Exotic Вђ“ March 2023 Link

The proposal aimed to establish new standards for personnel training, public handling of animals during exhibitions, and "environmental enrichment" to improve the psychological well-being of animals.

The most prominent "Exotic" event in March 2023 was a major regulatory update from the concerning the handling of wild and exotic animals. Simultaneously, several niche events across entertainment, finance, and pets were headlined by the term. Regulatory Update: Wild and Exotic Animal Handling Exotic – March 2023

In early 2023, the USDA's proposed strengthening regulations under the Animal Welfare Act . The proposal aimed to establish new standards for

Animals were proposed to be categorized by risk level, with Category 1 (e.g., great apes, lions, and bears) carrying the strictest requirements for public safety. Exotic Entertainment & Events Regulatory Update: Wild and Exotic Animal Handling In

The initial comment period for this proposal was originally set to end on March 10, 2023 , but was extended to April 10, 2023 , to allow for more stakeholder feedback.