68A-6.01213. Standard Caging Requirements for Rhinoceroses and Hippopatmuses

(1) Rhinos. (a) For one animal, a paddock enclosing 1,500 square feet, 5 feet high. For each additional animal, increase the paddock by 50 percent of original paddock area. (b) Access to a shelter shall be provided. (2) Hippopotamus (e.g., Nile and pygmy). (a) Nile. 1. For one animal, a paddock enclosing 1,500 square feet, 5 feet high, with a pool of water, 120 square feet, 5 feet deep, equipped with a ramp or steps. For each additional animal, increase paddock and pool surface area by 50 percent of original area. 2. Access to a shelter shall be provided. (b) Pygmy. 1. For up to two animals, a paddock enclosing 600 square feet, 4 feet high, with a pool of water 80 square feet, 3 feet deep, equipped with a ramp or steps. For each additional animal, increase paddock and pool surface area by 25 percent of original area. 2. Access to a shelter shall be provided. Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. History–New 9-30-19.