Zoo & Exotic Animals

InstoneAir has a wealth of experience when it comes to transporting zoological and exotic animals. Animals often need to be re-located to facilitate important conservation and breeding programmes and the logistics of this can be complex. Meticulous planning is required to ensure the safety and well-being of the animals throughout the journey. We understand how important it is to keep time and handling to an absolute minimum.

Our experienced team draw on their knowledge of over 40 years in animal air transport and we work closely with experts and our clients to make sure that no detail is overlooked. We can arrange transportation for almost any animal, from elephant to tigers to penguins. We can also help with the specialist transportation of marine animals if required.

Through following strict guidelines from the International Air Transport Association – Live Animal Regulations, we can design and manufacture bespoke containers to suit each individual animal. Our services will include but are not limited to:

  • Provision of crate
  • Sourcing appropriate aircraft
  • Route planning keeping stops to a minimum
  • Arranging suitable loading method
  • Monitoring temperature and humidity
  • Provision of qualified attendants and handlers
  • Checking of CITES transit, and veterinary permits

Members of EAZA (European Association of Zoos and Aquaria)    

Livestock

InstoneAir can arrange air transport for all types of livestock including cattle, sheep, pigs, goats and alpaca both on charters or scheduled services worldwide. Our exclusive relationships with airline operators mean that we can find the best solution for any shipment, no matter how large or small. We provide a comprehensive service, from sourcing the aircraft to constructing appropriate livestock pens – we can offer a range of options from a single deck pen for cattle to double or triple deck pens for sheep, pigs or goats. Our services will include but are not limited to:

  • Provision of livestock pens
  • Sourcing appropriate aircraft
  • Route planning keeping stops to a minimum
  • Arranging suitable loading method
  • Monitoring temperature and humidity
  • Provision of experienced stockmen
  • Paperwork

We can supervise completion of the required documentation and through our links with government, veterinary and animal welfare organisations we ensure that continual changes in law or regulations are recorded. As with all of our shipments, animal welfare is at the forefront and our team of professionals make sure that optimum conditions are maintained for each animal throughout the journey.

Members of the NSA (National Sheep Association)   

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