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Born Free Proposes Zoo Insurance Bond for Animal Welfare

2/3/2026

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Born Free criticizes the government's zoo regulations for not going far enough to protect animals.
Born Free proposes a Zoo Insurance Bond modeled on the travel industry's Air Travel Organisers' Licensing (ATOL) scheme to safeguard animal welfare.
The bond would guarantee the care of animals during financial difficulties.
It would also cover a zoo's closure to ensure ongoing animal welfare.

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Story summary

Born Free criticizes the government's zoo regulations for not going far enough to protect animals.
Born Free proposes a Zoo Insurance Bond modeled on the travel industry's Air Travel Organisers' Licensing (ATOL) scheme to safeguard animal welfare.
The bond would guarantee the care of animals during financial difficulties.
It would also cover a zoo's closure to ensure ongoing animal welfare.