Animal welfare and ethics in zoos

Question 1

What is the ZV (zoo Victoria) code of animal welfare

Answer 1

1. Justified
2. Humane
3. Effective

Question 2

What does the justified mean

Answer 2

All activities are aligned with our conservation mission.
These activities can contribute to conservation outputs through:
• Wildlife conservation
• Community conservation
• Financial sustainability
All activities must demonstrate support of one or more of the roles above, whilst also complying with the Humaneness section of this Code

Question 3

What does humane in the ZV code mean

Answer 3

1. Positive animal welfare How we care for animals…
Physical, social and psychological needs of individual animals, allowing choice, control and agency in their lives. 
• Environments to facilitate thriving
• Natural behavioural biology foundation
• Choice and control 
• Health and nutrition
• Whole of life care 
• Continuous improvement

2. Respect for animals
   How we portray the animals in our care…..
   As an organisation committed to conservation, we value the role of animals in the wild and their natural environments.
   • Natural behaviour focus, no human dominion
   • Conservation message integrated
   • Showcase our passion and care for animals

Question 4

What does Effective in the ZV code mean

Answer 4

ZV draws upon an empirical operating philosophy (driving evidence-based management) and will provide appropriate funding and resources to drive progress
• Evidence based management
• Staff empowerment and knowledge acquisition
• Culture of openness and critical thinking

Question 5

What are the time spent for wild elephants to forage/feed?

Answer 5

50-60%

Question 6

Time spent for wild elephant for locotion

Answer 6

10-20%