Jamaica Zoo Attractions in St. Elizabeth has been ordered closed to the public effective today, June 1.
The zoo was served with the suspension notice at a meeting convened by National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA).
A statement from NEPA says representatives of the Veterinary Services Division and the Jamaica Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, the attorney for Jamaica Zoo and an environmental technical expert were present at the meeting.
Jamaica Zoo will be required to among other things, ensure that members of staff handling animals are properly trained; account for species held and file related reports or notifications; submit an animal nutrition and welfare programme and engage technically competent persons to assist with its operations.
The entity will also have to install animal enclosures deemed satisfactory.
NEPA says the zoo will remain closed until the company complies with the conditions cited in the notice.
Jamaica Zoo has been in the spotlight since a viral video showed a worker being bitten by a lion at the facility.
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