Fla. Admin. Code R. 68A-6.01213 (2026)

(1) Rhinos.

(a) For one animal, a paddock enclosing 1,500 square feet, 5 feet high. For each additional animal, increase the paddock by 50 percent of original paddock area.

(b) Access to a shelter shall be provided.

(2) Hippopotamus (e.g., Nile and pygmy).

(a) Nile.

1. For one animal, a paddock enclosing 1,500 square feet, 5 feet high, with a pool of water, 120 square feet, 5 feet deep, equipped with a ramp or steps. For each additional animal, increase paddock and pool surface area by 50 percent of original area.

2. Access to a shelter shall be provided.

(b) Pygmy.

1. For up to two animals, a paddock enclosing 600 square feet, 4 feet high, with a pool of water 80 square feet, 3 feet deep, equipped with a ramp or steps. For each additional animal, increase paddock and pool surface area by 25 percent of original area.

2. Access to a shelter shall be provided.

Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. History–New 9-30-19.

Effective: 9/30/2019.