About ENDCAP

ENDCAP is a membership coalition of Non-Government Organisations and professionals that provides a forum for the exchange of information and expertise to support the projects and campaigns of individual members in their own countries.

Through collaboration and co-ordinated action, ENDCAP addresses issues at European policy level to seek the greater protection for wild animals in captivity in Europe.

Ultimately, ENDCAP and its Membership aim to phase-out the keeping of wild animals in captivity, through the adoption of advocacy, investigation, education and campaigning to increase an understanding of the issues and concurrently raise standards.

All Members actively take part in the development of the coalition, undertake agreed tasks within their country, pay an annual subscription (dependent upon income) and abide by ENDCAP policy.

All Non-Government Organisations, large and small, are able to join ENDCAP and annual subscription options are available for those with little or no income.

ENDCAP Focuses on five specific areas relevant to captive wild animals: zoos and aquaria (as defined by the EC Directive 1999/22/EC), dolphinaria, animal circuses, animal sanctuaries and wild animals kept as pets.

ENDCAP collects information and data using science-based investigations and analysis, to provide relevant competent authorities in European Member States and the European Institutions with accurate information in order to influence and encourage higher animal welfare standards.

ENDCAP supplies information and technical advice to competent authorities in order to increase their ability to effectively enforce national and international legislation and thus provide greater protection for wild animals in captivity.

Every year, the Membership is invited to attend the Annual Conference, usually in Brussels, which is vital to the development and success of ENDCAP.

ENDCAP collaborates with all relevant stakeholders to raise greater awareness about issues relating to wild animals in captivity.