St. Catharines City Council has voted against a by-law exemption that would have allowed Reptilia Zoo to keep exotic animals in small enclosures at a local mall. The City’s by-law prohibits the keeping of certain reptiles for reasons relating to animal welfare and public safety. Reptilia Zoo has applied four times for a special exemption to the City’s by-laws but previously withdrew its applications before they came to a vote.
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