Lecture 24 Flashcards
When did the Zoological Society of London open?
1828
When did the ZSL open up to the public?
1847
What is used to keep track of captive breeding and prevent inbreeding?
stud book
What are the 5 types of zoo?
big zoos safari parks specialist collections small zoos petting zoos
What are the two sorts of specialist collections?
primate zoos
bird parks
How long can meerkats at a petting zoo work for per day?
2 hours
What are the criteria for needing a zoo license?
a curated collection of animals being open to the public for more than 7 days a year
What 6 things are being inspected for when inspecting for a zoo license?
animal welfare perimeter fencing safety of staff escape prevention health and safety for visitors facilities
What are people in Papua New Guinea being encouraged to eat instead of tree kangaroos?
rabbits
What two organisations are helping to protect the St Lucia Amazon parrot?
Jersey Zoo
World Parrot trust
What is two reasons why captive bred animals are the best zoo specimens?
They are usually disease free
they are used to zoo life
What are the five places animals for zoos are sourced from?
relinquished pets breed their own exchange with other zoos captive breed individuals from other zoos or private customs seizures
What are two social birds which are kept in the zoo?
African grey parrots
flamingos
Why are mirror sometime put in flamingo pens?
to encourage breeding by increasing the apparent size of the flock
In what kind of housing is day and night reversed?
nocturnal housing
