Enclosure Design

Question 1

What are the three things to consider when creating an enclosure?

Answer 1

• animal
• staff
• public

Question 2

Why do the designing an closures needs often contradict each other?

Answer 2

This is because in an enclosure they all need different things. The animals need safety, protection, natural environment. Whereas the public need viewing areas, signs and entertainment.

Question 3

What’s are things to consider when creating an enclosure? (9)

Answer 3

• cost
  -maintenance
  -viewpoint and aesthetic
  -Shape and dimension
  -landscaping
  -proximity to other animals
  -breeding facilities
  -natural design
  -regulation of atmosphere

Question 4

What are some positive of mix exhibit? (5)

Answer 4

*more natural
*helps create interspecific communication
*uterlise space
*easier for staff to manage
*better experiences for visitors

Question 5

What are some negative of mix exhibits?

Answer 5

*can cause constant cleaning
*aniamls may not get on
*can cause atypical behaviour
*hard to create
*feeding problems

Question 6

What are some different types of Barrie’s?

Answer 6

• wire fence
  -moat
  -netting
  -glass
  -wood fence

Question 7

Why is demonstrated of typical behaviour important?

Answer 7

-it is one of the animal welfare needs
-if they don’t do some it can cause stress to the animal
-it creates stereotypical behaviour