Legal framework for the attitude of exotic animals in Germany: Requirements for enclosures and permits

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In Deutschland ist es tatsächlich möglich, einen Löwen als Haustier zu halten. Allerdings gibt es dafür einige Voraussetzungen, die erfüllt sein müssen. Unter anderem ist eine Anmeldung sowie eine Baugenehmigung für ein entsprechendes Gehege erforderlich. Die Größe des Geheges hängt von der Art des Tieres ab. So müssen für einen Puma beispielsweise mindestens 100 Quadratmeter zur Verfügung stehen, während für einen Tiger 200 Quadratmeter benötigt werden. Diese Angaben dienen als Leitlinien, sind jedoch in einigen Bundesländern möglicherweise unterschiedlich. Darüber hinaus müssen potenzielle Löwenbesitzer nachweisen, dass sie bei Verstand sind. Hierfür kann ein Praktikum im Zoo absolviert werden, das als Zertifikat …
In Germany it is actually possible to keep a lion as a pet. However, there are some prerequisites that must be met. Among other things, registration and a building permit for a corresponding enclosure are required. The size of the enclosure depends on the type of animal. For example, at least 100 square meters must be available for a puma, while 200 square meters are required for a tiger. This information serves as guidelines, but may be different in some federal states. In addition, potential lion owners must prove that they are at mind. For this, an internship in the zoo can be completed, which as a certificate ... (Symbolbild/MB)

In Germany, it is actually possible to keep a lion as a pet. However, there are some prerequisites that must be met. Among other things, registration and a building permit for a corresponding enclosure are required.

The size of the enclosure depends on the type of animal. For example, at least 100 square meters must be available for a puma, while 200 square meters are required for a tiger. This information serves as guidelines, but may be different in some federal states.

In addition, potential lion owners must prove that they are at mind. For this, an internship in the zoo can be completed, which is considered a certificate. This internship provides important knowledge of dealing with predators and shows that the prospective lion owner has the necessary understanding of the needs of the animal.

Before a lion can actually be kept as a pet, the veterinary office must check the circumstances and confirm that everything meets the requirements.

However, it should be noted that not every person will meet the requirements and that the keeping of a lion as a pet has a great responsibility. Lions are wild animals and have special needs that not everyone can meet. Therefore, the decision to keep a lion should be well overlaid and not made lightly. It is important that both animal welfare as well as the safety of the animal and the surrounding people are guaranteed.