Independent Consultancy for Animal Facilities

ZooCO offers a wide range of services to animal-related organizations such as zoos, children’s farms, animal shelters, and municipal facilities. Our goal: help you meet legal obligations, raise welfare standards, and boost your impact on the public.

 

1. Animal Welfare Assessments
We assess your animals' living conditions based on space, enrichment, social needs, hygiene, and housing design. You receive a full report with practical recommendations and compliance checks (based on local and EU standards).

2. Legal and Documentation Guidance
We help interpret and implement national and international rules: CITES, I&R systems, the EU Animal Health Law, local animal welfare regulations, health and safety (ARBO), and more. You get clear advice that connects law with everyday practice.

3. Facility (Re)Design Support
Whether improving an enclosure, planning a new visitor route or redeveloping your entire location, ZooCO provides advice from both a welfare and an experiential perspective. From sketch to execution.

4. Education and Outreach Development
We help you design or refine your educational strategy, including programs for schools, visitor signage, and volunteer training materials. Public education is key to long-term conservation support.

5. Volunteer and Safety Management
We advise on structuring volunteer programs and ensuring safety for both animals and humans. Includes RI&E (Risk Inventory & Evaluation), task division, training procedures, and visitor conduct policies.

 

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All services are available in Dutch, English or German. Reports can be delivered digitally, in print, or presented on-site or remotely.

 

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