Section 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.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 68A-6.01213
Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const.
Adopted by Florida Register Volume 45, Number 181, September 17, 2019 effective 9/30/2019.