Melios Zoo Park Operates Despite Expired License
May 19, 2026
The Melios Zoo Park continues to operate despite its license expiring in 2017. The Court of Appeals upheld the owner's conviction, dismissing claims that the facility should not be considered a zoo. The ruling emphasizes the lack of license renewal and the ongoing operation of the park. It also clarifies that the prohibition of operation is automatic upon license expiration. The owner had received a license in 2012, but an inspection in 2018 revealed that the park was operating illegally.