f. Proboscidae (such as elephants) – All species.
g. Crocodilia (such as crocodiles, alligators, etc.) – All species.
h. Artiodactyla (such as hippopotamuses, giraffes, camels, etc.) – All species except
domestic cattle, swine, sheep, goats, llamas, or alpacas.
i. Perissodactyla (such as zebras, rhinos, and tapirs) – All species except domestic
horses, donkeys or mules.
j. Struthioniformes (such as ostriches) – All species.
k. Casuariiformes (such as emus) – All species.
l. Pinnipeds (such as sea lions) – All species.
“Wildlife Sanctuary” means a 501 (c)(3) organization described in Section 170 (b)(1)(A)(vi)
Internal Revenue Code 1986, and its subsequent amendments where:
a. No commercial trade in animals occurs (including, but not limited to, sale of animals,
animal parts, by-products, offspring, photographic opportunities or public events for
financial profit, or any other entertainment purposes);
b. No propagation of animals occurs in the facility; and
c. No unescorted public visitation is allowed; no direct contact between the public and
wild animals is allowed; animals are not taken from the sanctuary or enclosures for
exhibition.
C. Prohibition
It shall be unlawful for any Person to conduct, sponsor, walk, exhibit, or operate a Traveling
Show or Circus that includes live Wild or Exotic Animals on any public or private land
within the Town of Amherst, MA.
D. Exceptions
The provisions of this Bylaw shall not apply to:
(1) Institutions accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums;
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(2) Any Wildlife Sanctuary as defined under this Bylaw;