Authorities have issued a directive banning public access to the Klaipėda zoo due to concerns regarding animal welfare and general visitor safety. According to the AAD, this restriction remains in place because noted operational violations have not yet been rectified by the facility’s administration. Consequently, residents are strongly advised against planning any visits to the zoo at this time.
Environmental officers have specified that the ban on visitors will only be lifted once the zoo administration successfully removes all previously documented violations. The suspension of the zoo’s normal operations, pending corrective action, is effective from the summer of 2025. This heightened scrutiny followed a non-planned inspection conducted on July 2.
During this inspection, it was revealed that, despite prior warnings and instructions issued by regulatory bodies, the institution had failed to implement the necessary corrective measures. The decision to suspend the facility’s activities until these critical violations are fully addressed underscores the regulatory body’s commitment to maintaining high standards of animal care and public safety within the premises.
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It’s concerning that the zoo remains closed due to unaddressed welfare and safety issues.