Following the discussions with WAZA, Taman Safari Indonesia Cisarua -
Bogor have decided to stop all direct interactions for visitors with big cats
during the photography sessions, with effect from 11 May 2016. There will no
longer be any direct contact or interaction between visitors and the big cats.
According to the statement of WAZA, the recent video footage (of
Scorpion Foundation) of the lion encounter at Taman Safari Indonesia Cisarua -
Bogor has been considered by WAZA. WAZA has engaged with Taman Safari Indonesia
Cisarua - Bogor, to better understand the incident and has discussed
operational changes to improve animal welfare during encounters and to avoid
possible misinterpretation of such encounters. Taman Safari Indonesia Cisarua -
Bogor have provided WAZA with supporting documentation from the Indonesian
Department of Conservation of Natural Resources and Ecosystems (KSDAE) as well
as the Indonesian Zoological Parks' Association (PKBSI).
Below is the statement of WAZA in full
Taman Safari Indonesia
Cisarua – Bogor
Date: 2016/05/11
WAZA statement on visitor and animal interactions at Taman Safari
Indonesia Cisarua – Bogor
Many zoos and aquariums use interactive experiences to support their
conservation, research and educational goals. WAZA believes that interactions
can contribute to building connections between people and animals. WAZA
provides strategic guidance to the zoo and aquarium community. WAZA supports
the development and improvement of management systems and training in zoos.
In the event of a welfare issue, WAZA endeavors to first provide
training and guidance to member zoos and aquariums, in lieu of an immediate
consideration of suspension or termination of membership.
WAZA is in the process of reviewing guidelines for interactions with
animals based on the recently launched WAZA Animal Welfare Strategy.
The recent video footage of the lion encounter at Taman Safari Indonesia
Cisarua - Bogor has been considered by WAZA. WAZA has engaged with Taman Safari
Indonesia Cisarua - Bogor, to better understand the incident and has discussed
operational changes to improve animal welfare during encounters and to avoid
possible misinterpretation of such encounters. Taman Safari Indonesia Cisarua -
Bogor have provided WAZA with supporting documentation from the Indonesian
Department of Conservation of Natural Resources and Ecosystems (KSDAE) as well
as the Indonesian Zoological Parks' Association (PKBSI).
Following the discussions with WAZA, Taman Safari Indonesia Cisarua - Bogor
have decided to stop all direct interactions for visitors with big cats during
the photography sessions, with effect from 11 May 2016. There will no longer be
any direct contact or interaction between visitors and the big cats during the
photography sessions, as visitors will be kept physically apart from the
animal. In addition, Taman Safari Indonesia Cisarua - Bogor will increase staff
presence to provide more educational and conservation messaging during these
sessions.
WAZA will continue to engage with Taman Safari Indonesia Cisarua -
Bogor.
LINK TO THE STATEMENT ON WAZA’S
WEBSITE
Starting 11 May 2016, no more direct contact between visitors and the big cats in Taman Safari Indonesia Cisarua-Bogor.
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