07 NCAC 14B .0504          ANIMALS NOT OWNED OR CONTROLLED BY THE ZOO

(a)  A person shall not cause or permit any animal owned by them, in their custody, or under their control to enter the perimeter fence of the Zoo, except as permitted by applicable federal and state law for service animals assisting individuals with disabilities.

(b)  All animals on Zoo property outside of the perimeter fence must be leashed, harnessed, or otherwise controlled by the person in custody of the animal. Use of electronic leash or collar is not permitted in lieu of physical leash or restraint, except as permitted by applicable federal and state law for service animals assisting individuals with disabilities.

(c)  Animals shall not be left unattended in parking lots or private vehicles.

(d)  The owner of any animal causing a nuisance on Zoo grounds shall be required to leave Zoo property with the animal, upon the request of an authorized Zoo employee.

(e)  Animals found at large may be seized and disposed of as provided by law covering disposal of stray animals on public property.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 143B-135.204(a);

Eff. February 1, 1976;

Transferred w/change from T15.12E Eff. August 1, 1982;

Transferred from 15A NCAC 22B .0504 Eff. April 1, 2017;

Readopted Eff. September 1, 2021;

Amended September 1, 2026.