ZOOCHECK – CAPTIVITY
Solitary Elephants in Japan (2017) / Japanese edition EIJ/Zoocheck report.
Opinion/Commentary Spruce Haven Nature Park (2017)
Spruce Haven Zoo Opinion and Commentary (2016)
A Crumbling Case for Cetacean Captivity? A review of several key education and conservation research factors (2016) VHS/Zoocheck report.
Due Diligence Report, Options for Chai and Bamboo (2015)
Spruce Haven Zoo Review – B&E Solutions (2013)
Kneehill Animal Control and Rehabilitation Centre (Also known as GuZoo) Three Hills, Alberta (2014)
Investigation Report Springwater Provincial Park Wildlife Compound (2012)
CAZA Accreditation Critique Part 1 (2012)
Guzoo Animal Farm, Ongoing Violations of Alberta Zoo Regulations? (2011)
Wild Neighbours: The Safety and Security of Ontario’s Wildlife in Captivity Facilities (2010) – Additional images Click here.
A Review of Zoos in Ontario: Has Anything Changed? (2010)
Opinion/Commentary Hamilton Aviary (2010)
One Veterinarian’s Search for Truth in the “Lucy the Elephant” Debate (2009)
Ontario Zoo Review Series – #6, Northwood Zoo and Animal Sanctuary (2008)
Ontario Zoo Review Series – #5, Guha’s Lions and Tigers (2008)
Ontario Zoo Review Series – #4, Papanack Park Zoo (2008)
Ontario Zoo Review Series – #3, Saunders Country Critters Zoo and Garden Centre (2008)
Ontario Zoo Review Series – #2, The Killman Zoo (2008)
Ontario Zoo Review Series – #1, Greenview Aviaries, Park and Zoo (2008)
An Informal Review of Captive Wildlife in British Columbia (2008)
A Review of Discovery Wildlife Park Based on the Alberta Zoo Standards (2007)
A Review of Guzoo Animal Farm Based on the Alberta Zoo Standards (2007)
The Sad State of Captive Elephants in Canada (2007)
Ontario Zoo Review Report #4, Bergeron’s Exotic Animal Sanctuary (2006)
Ontario Zoo Review Report #3, Guha’s Lions and Tigers (2006)
Ontario Zoo Review Report #2 NIAGARA REGION, Zooz (Stevensville), Marineland (Niagara Falls) (2006)
Wild Animals and Strict Liability: The African Lion Safari Case D. Christie.
A Case Against Polar Bears in Captivity (2005)
The Indian Zoo Inquiry, A review of conditions in the zoos of India (2005) CCT/Zoocheck report.
Welfare, Risk and Guzoo Animal Farm: A 2004 Review (2004)
Public Safety and the Ineffectiveness of Circus Recapture Plans (2003)
Broken Promises, A report on the well-being of animals at the Greater Vancouver Zoo (2003) VHS/Zoocheck.
A Commentary on Guzoo Animal Farm – June 15, 2002
The State of the Ark, A Review of Conditions at the Granby Zoo, 2001
American Black Bear: A comparison of husbandry and housing practices (2000)
Wildlife in Captivity: An Examination of Legal Requirements in Canada and Around the World (2000)
Gray Wolf: A comparison of husbandry and housing practices (2000)
Prairie Zoos: Captive Wildlife Collections in Alberta and Saskatchewan (2000)
The Bear Essentials: A Survey of Captive American Black Bears in Ontario (1999)
Distorted Nature, Exposing the Myth of Marineland (1998)
While Rome Burns…A Report into Conditions in the Zoos of Ontario (1998)
Canada’s Forgotten Polar Bears: An Examination of Manitoba’s Polar Bear Export Program (1997)
Zoos in Maritime Canada: An Investigative Report (1996)
The West Edmonton Mall Dolphins: Options for the Future (1996)
No Biodome Belugas, Backgrounder (1995) Zoocheck/CFHS report.
Zoos in Ontario: An Investigative Report (1995)
MOBILE ZOOS & EXOTIC PET EXPOS
INFORMATION/PUBLICATIONS
EXOTIC WILD ANIMAL PET TRADE & KEEPING
INFORMATION/PUBLICATIONS
ZOOCHECK – WILDLIFE IN CONFLICT
Canada’s Last Wild Horses (presentation by Wayne McCrory (2025)
Manitoba Spring Black Bear Hunt Poll (2025)
Review of the 2015 Alberta Rangeland Health Reports (2024) B. De Kock/Zoocheck.
Science Review of 2023 Alberta Feral Horse Management Framework (2024) W. McCrory/Zoocheck.
Migratory bird protection, a crack in the armor: the case of the Double-crested Cormorant Article link to external site.
Observations of the 2008 Cormorant Cull on Middle Island in Point Pelee National Park (2008) CDI.
Orphaned Bear Cubs, Rehabilitation and Release Guidelines (2007) WSPA.
OTHER USEFUL CAPTIVITY PUBLICATIONS & ARTICLES
The Darkness Behind the Spotlights, Trauma in Former Circus Animals (2023) AAP.
Expansive Diverse Habitats Are Vital for the Welfare of Elephants in Captivity (2022) Rob Atkinson & Keith Lindsay
Confined Giants, Giraffe in Zoos (2022) BFF USA.
Behind the Smile, the multi-billion dollar dolphin entertainment industry (2019) WAP
The Case Against Marine Mammals in Captivity (2019) AWI/WAP
Wild Animals in EU Circuses, Problems, Risks and Solutions (2017) EuroGroup for Animals.
Ocean Theme Parks: A Look Inside China’s Growing Captive Cetacean Industry (2015) CCA.
Sea World and Blackfish (2014) Barry Kent Mackay (Essay).
Killer Controversy, why orcas should no longer be kept in captivity (2011) HSI/HSUS.
The Captivity Industry, The reality of zoos and aquariums (2009) Lori Marino, Gay Bradshaw & Randy Malamud (article).
Zoos: Why a Revolution is Necessary to Justify Them (2008) Jeremy Leon Hance (article).
The Welfare, Housing and Husbandry of Elephants in UK Zoos (2008) University of Bristol.
Captive Elephants in Circuses, A scientific investigation of the population status, management and welfare significance (2008) CUPA/ANCF/WSPA.
A Review of the Welfare of Zoo Elephants in Europe (2005) RSPCA.
Scales and Tails: The Welfare and Trade of Reptiles Kept As Pets in Canada (2005) WSPA.
The Future and Ethics of Zoos (2007) David Hancocks.
Creating Gardens of Ecology (2003) David Hancocks.
RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS
Take Action for Elephants Resource Guide
About Animal Sanctuaries and Rescue Centers