The proposal aimed to establish new standards for personnel training, public handling of animals during exhibitions, and "environmental enrichment" to improve the psychological well-being of animals.
The most prominent "Exotic" event in March 2023 was a major regulatory update from the concerning the handling of wild and exotic animals. Simultaneously, several niche events across entertainment, finance, and pets were headlined by the term. Regulatory Update: Wild and Exotic Animal Handling Exotic – March 2023
In early 2023, the USDA's proposed strengthening regulations under the Animal Welfare Act . The proposal aimed to establish new standards for
The initial comment period for this proposal was originally set to end on March 10, 2023 , but was extended to April 10, 2023 , to allow for more stakeholder feedback. public handling of animals during exhibitions