Animal enrichment & Keepers

Question 1

What is animal enrichment?

a. Playing with each animal on a daily basis.
b. Providing specific materials to exhibits to enhance the animal’s daily experience.
c. Seeing an animal look enriched.
d. Non is correct.

Answer 1

b. Providing specific materials to exhibits to enhance the animal’s daily experience.

Question 2

What does SSP stand for?

a. Species Survival Plan
b. Species Surval Promotion
c. Survival Species Program
d. I have no idea

Answer 2

a. Species Survival Plan

Question 3

The sportsman’s group that legally acquires ASDM’s bighorn sheep is directly responsible for ‘saving’ the bighorn population by contributing funds that transfer sheep to different mountain ranges, insuring genetic diversity.

True or False

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Decline in bighorn sheep pupulation is due to human disease introduced by man.

True or False

Answer 4

False

Question 5

ASDM hummingbirds are bred on-site, or collected from the wild with appropriate permits.

True or False

Answer 5

True

Question 6

Animals that are bred are either kept at ASDM or transferred to another facility by request.

True or False

Answer 6

True

Question 7

Animals are only bred at ASDM if there is a need to increase their population or provide genetic diversity.

True or False

Answer 7

True

Question 8

To prevent breeding, zoos will uitlize contraceptive implants, neuter animals or separate female and male animals on exhibit.

True or False

Answer 8

True

Question 9

Public safety is extremely important to zoos. All of ASDM’s exhibits are designed specifically to keep animals in their enclossure and provide safe viewing for visitors.

True or False

Answer 9

True

Question 10

Each exhibit is specifically designed to address ASDM’s space requirements regardless of animal needs.

True or False

Answer 10

False

Question 11

When a visitor askes if an animal is male or fenale and you know, answer the question. If you do not know, the best approach is to guess or make something up.

True or False

Answer 11

False

Question 12

When a visitor asks “How old is the animal?” immediately give out the age.

True or False

Answer 12

False

Question 13

Many animals are solitary in the wild but occasionally animals that are raised in captivity are compatible with the same species. Typically these animals have been raised together since they were young.

True or False

Answer 13

True

Question 14

ASDM exhibits several injured animals acquired from rehab facilities.

True or False

Answer 14

True

Question 15

When animals have been injured in the wild and cared for in captivity, they can be released back into the wild once they are healthy.

True or False

Answer 15

False

Question 16

Animals injured in the wild typically become imprinted by humans during their care and recovery and lose their natural wild instincts.

True or False

Answer 16

True

Question 17

A visitor states they they feel sorry for the animal because it is pacing. When the wolves are pacing it typically means that the keeper is not around.

True or False

Answer 17

False

Question 18

Keepers have a close relationship with the animals since they provide daily care including cleaning of the exhibit and feeding.

True or False

Answer 18

True

Question 19

If an animal ever escaped from and ASDM exhibit, it would be immediately reported and the appropriate staff would contain the animal.

True or False

Answer 19

True

Question 20

Most of the animals in ASDM are fed live prey.

True or False

Answer 20

False

Question 21

At ASDM all the medical care for the animals is provided by the keepers.

True or False

Answer 21

False

Question 22

It is very important to maintain wildlife corridors so animals can safely travel.

True or False

Answer 22

True

Question 23

Mountain lion males will disperse to find mates and can be seen crossing wildlife corridors between the mountains ranges around Tucson.

True or False

Answer 23

True

Question 24

Animal dispersal helps to ensure genitic diversity.

True or False

Answer 24

True

Question 25

The decisions to breed and transfer SSP animals are determined by a SSP group.

True or False

Answer 25

True

Question 26

Zoos keephusbandry manuals and records on all AZA animals to maintain diversity in the gene pool.

True or False

Answer 26

True

Question 27

Regarding breeding at ASDM, each animal is cclosely monitored and breeding is only conducted if there is a need by the museum, or if there is a request from another zoo or individual donor.

True or False

Answer 27

False

Question 28

Check the activities ASDM keepers are involved in.

___ Animal enrichment

___ Feeding animals

___ Cleaning exhibits

___ Attending AZA conferences, workshops or maintaining studbooks

___ Monitoring animal behavior and overall health

Answer 28

_X__ Animal enrichment

_X__ Feeding animals

_X__ Cleaning exhibits

_X__ Attending AZA conferences, workshops or maintaining studbooks

_X__ Monitoring animal behavior and overall health

Question 29

Check the examples of animal enrichment items used at ASDM.

___ Phone books and pumpkiins

___ Paper mache objects

___ Animal urine and perfume

___ Ice blocks with food items inside

___ Hair, boxes, toys, etc.

Answer 29

_X__ Phone books and pumpkiins

_X__ Paper mache objects

_X__ Animal urine and perfume

_X__ Ice blocks with food items inside

_X__ Hair, boxes, toys, etc.

Question 30

Check the correct statemen)s_ about where ASDM acquires the bighorn sheep.

___ Bighorn sheep are on load from the Arizona Game & Fish Department

___ Animals are acquired legally from the wild by the sportsman’s group, who do hunt bighorn sheep

___ The bighorn sheep were collected in the Kofa mountain raince near Quartzite, Arizona

Answer 30

_X__ Bighorn sheep are on load from the Arizona Game & Fish Department

_X__ Animals are acquired legally from the wild by the sportsman’s group, who do hunt bighorn sheep

_X__ The bighorn sheep were collected in the Kofa mountain raince near Quartzite, Arizona

Question 31

Check the correct response(s) when a visitor asks, “Does the animal have a name?”

___ The keepers do use names to distinguish the animals for care and our records.

___ We do not share the names with the public.

___The animals on exhibit are our ambassadors who help tell the story of the species in the wild.

___ “Let me tell you about where this animal can be found in our region.”

Answer 31

_X__ The keepers do use names to distinguish the animals for care and our records.

___ We do not share the names with the public.

_X__The animals on exhibit are our ambassadors who help tell the story of the species in the wild.

_X__ “Let me tell you about where this animal can be found in our region.”

Question 32

Check the correct response(s) when a visitor asks, “Where does the animal stay at night?”

___ Almost all of our animals have an enclosed area where they go during the night.

___ Animals are never allowed access to seek privacy from the public view during the day.

___ Our birds roost in the evening and remain on exhibit.

___ In the wild this animal would seek refuge in …

___ This is a nocturnal animal and would sleep during the day …

Answer 32

_X__ Almost all of our animals have an enclosed area where they go during the night.

___ Animals are never allowed access to seek privacy from the public view during the day.

_X__ Our birds roost in the evening and remain on exhibit.

_X__ In the wild this animal would seek refuge in …

_X__ This is a nocturnal animal and would sleep during the day …

Question 33

Check the correct reson(s) when a visitor asks, “What do the animals eat?”

___ All of our animals receive a nutritious diet.

___ The diet repliccates the vitamins and minerals the animals would obtain from the wild.

___ The diet does not need to be closely monitored by the keepers who care for the animals.

___ “Let me tell you about this animal and what it would eat in the wild.” …

Answer 33

_X__ All of our animals receive a nutritious diet.

_X__ The diet repliccates the vitamins and minerals the animals would obtain from the wild.

___ The diet does not need to be closely monitored by the keepers who care for the animals.

_X__ “Let me tell you about this animal and what it would eat in the wild.” …

Question 34

The visitor says they feel sorry for the animal because it is in a small cage. Check the correct response(s).

___ Many animals, such as snakes do not need a large territory as long as their needs are met for food and shelter. This is also true for many other species.

___ Providing gfor the health of the collection at ASDM is a top priority, and animal enrichment is one key component.

___ We can change the animals’ environment by creating visual barriers, climbing structures, resting areas, water features, digging opportunities, and by adding “furniture” and plants.

___ The introduction of favorite smells, authentic sounds, varied temperatures and alternate food presentation enhances the quality of the environment.

___ Enouraging animals to use their natural abilities every day stimulates their psychological and physical well being.

___ ASDM attempts to duplicate the complex problems animals face in the wild for their benefit and allows visitors to see the collection as they might encounter them in their natural habitats.

___ The behavior of this animal in the wild might be …

Answer 34

_X__ Many animals, such as snakes do not need a large territory as long as their needs are met for food and shelter. This is also true for many other species.

_X__ Providing gfor the health of the collection at ASDM is a top priority, and animal enrichment is one key component.

_X__ We can change the animals’ environment by creating visual barriers, climbing structures, resting areas, water features, digging opportunities, and by adding “furniture” and plants.

_X__ The introduction of favorite smells, authentic sounds, varied temperatures and alternate food presentation enhances the quality of the environment.

_X__ Enouraging animals to use their natural abilities every day stimulates their psychological and physical well being.

_X__ ASDM attempts to duplicate the complex problems animals face in the wild for their benefit and allows visitors to see the collection as they might encounter them in their natural habitats.

_X__ The behavior of this animal in the wild might be …

Question 35

Check the place(s) the ASDM gets animals.

___ Bred in captivity

___ Exchanged within AZA accredited zoos throughout the country

___ Obtained through rehab facilities

___ Brought in by visitors who found them in the wild

___ Arizona Game & Fish Department

___ From the wild

Answer 35

_X__ Bred in captivity

_X__ Exchanged within AZA accredited zoos throughout the country

_X__ Obtained through rehab facilities

___ Brought in by visitors who found them in the wild

_X__ Arizona Game & Fish Department

_X__ From the wild

Question 36

Check the reason(s) animals in captivity typically live longer than in the wild.

___ Have fewer predators

___ Are given a highly nutritious diet

___ Receive health care

___ Adapt better

Answer 36

_X__ Have fewer predators

_X__ Are given a highly nutritious diet

_X__ Receive health care

___ Adapt better

Question 37

A visitor asks, “Can I get an animal for a pet? How much does it cost?” Check the appropriate response(s).

___ Our animals are not pets.

___ The animals are our ambassadors to help educate the public.

___ These animals play an important role in our ecosystem.

___ It is always important to remember that our animals are wild.

___ If you were lucky enough to encounter this animal in the wild you could capture it.

___ In the wild, admire it; but keep a safe distance.

___ Share informationabout the tortoise adoption program.

Answer 37

_X__ Our animals are not pets.

_X__ The animals are our ambassadors to help educate the public.

_X__ These animals play an important role in our ecosystem.

_X__ It is always important to remember that our animals are wild.

___ If you were lucky enough to encounter this animal in the wild you could capture it.

_X__ In the wild, admire it; but keep a safe distance.

_X__ Share informationabout the tortoise adoption program.

Question 38

Check what to do if you find an animal in the wild.

___ Leave the animal alone.

___ If you see a mountain lion, report your sighting to Arizona Game & Fish.

___ Consider yourself unlucky.

___ Report any sighting to Arizona Game & Fish.

Answer 38

_X__ Leave the animal alone.

_X__ If you see a mountain lion, report your sighting to Arizona Game & Fish.

___ Consider yourself unlucky.

___ Report any sighting to Arizona Game & Fish.