Facilities, outdoor.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 9

(a) (1) The water surface of pools in outdoor primary enclosures housing polar bears and ice or cold water dwelling species of pinnipeds shall be kept sufficiently free of solid ice to allow for entry and exit of the animals. (2) The water surface of pools in outdoor primary enclosures housing cetaceans and sea otters shall be kept free of ice. (3) No sirenian or warm water dwelling species of pinnipeds or cetaceans shall be housed in outdoor pools where water temperature cannot be maintained within the temperature range to meet their needs. (b) (c) (1) Where the outside walls of the primary enclosure are made of sturdy, durable material, which may include certain types of concrete, wood, plastic, metal, or glass, and are high enough and constructed in a manner that restricts entry by animals and unauthorized persons and the Administrator gives written approval; or (2) Where the outdoor housing facility is protected by an effective natural barrier that restricts the marine mammals to the facility and restricts entry by animals and unauthorized persons and the Administrator gives written approval; or (3) Where appropriate alternative security measures are employed and the Administrator gives written approval; or (4) For traveling facilities where appropriate alternative security measures are employed.

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 9:§ 3.103