Licenses/Permits for Outreach

Question 1

Differentiate between a nonprofit and a for profit business

Answer 1

Non-Profit = is a legal entity organized and operated for a collective, public or social benefit, in contrast with an entity that operates as a business aiming to generate a profit for its owners. profits are re-invested back into the business. Any revenues that exceed expenses must be committed to the organization’s purpose, not taken by private parties.
Generate revenue to support it’s interests by donations, sponsorships, programs, services, merchandise, investments.
Not controlled or owned by one person
Tax benefits
Public perception

Question 2

America’s Teaching Zoo is subject to two entities that regulate us. What are they

Answer 2

1. CA Fish and Wildlife
2. USDA

Question 3

How many types of USDA licenses are there

Answer 3

3

Question 4

When did USDA start regulating birds

Answer 4

August 2023

Question 5

T or F: USDA is a federal organization

Answer 5

True

Question 6

T or F: USDA must notify you when they are going to conduct an investigation

Answer 6

False

Question 7

How long is a USDA license good for

Answer 7

3 years. Inspected when first getting licensed, then need to renew after 3 years. Additional inspections can occur at anytime during the license period.

Question 8

T or F: USDA regulates enclosure size

Answer 8

No

Question 9

USDA requires the establishment has a PVC. What does this stand for

Answer 9

Program of Veterinary Care- required to have a contracted veterinarian to oversee the collection. Must maintain vaccination requirements and have a parasite control program.

Question 10

T or F: USDA requires the establishment to have a vermin control plan

Answer 10

True

Question 11

T or F: USDA does NOT regulate the psychological wellbeing of non-human primates because they don’t oversee enrichment

Answer 11

False.

Question 12

What are the three most highly regulated mammals by USDA

Answer 12

1. Dogs
2. Rabbits
3. Guinea pigs

Question 13

Why is Buzz required to go on so many walks at ATZ

Answer 13

Domesticated dogs need exercise program- based on research. Need permit and program plan for Buzz because he is exhibited.

Question 14

What is the minimum number of animals required for USDA to regulate them?

Answer 14

USDA only regulates if you have over 8 animals if they are exhibited.

Question 15

Does USDA provide permits based on the facility or the individual person

Answer 15

Facility

Question 16

T or F: According to USDA standards, all birds are required to have a catch cage unless they are not a flight risk

Answer 16

False. All birds are required to have a catch cage regardless of risk status.

Question 17

Do you have to explain to USDA the acquisition and disposition of every single animal in your collection

Answer 17

True. Acquisition and disposition- where did you get the animals and where do they go.

Question 18

T or F: You do NOT need to notify USDA when you are traveling with your animals over a 24 hour period.

Answer 18

False. If you want to travel with animals and are OVER the 24 hour travel limit, must notify USDA your itinerary at least 48 hours before you leave to let them know where you are stopping and they are allowed to inspect you on the road.

Question 19

For ATZ, CA Fish and Wildlife inspects how often

Answer 19

Annually

Question 20

CA Fish and Wildlife focuses on protecting native or non-native species

Answer 20

Native. On a state level

Question 21

T or F: Because CA Fish and Wildlife only regulate native species, they don’t need to know what non-native species are in the collection

Answer 21

False. Needs to know what non-native wildlife exists in zoos because they protect against invasive species.

Question 22

T or F: CA Fish and Wildlife regulate alligators

Answer 22

True

Question 23

Define bird abatement

Answer 23

The release of bops in certain places to get rid of other species of birds.

Question 24

Which “institution” regulates enclosure size

Answer 24

US Fish and Wildlife

Question 25

US Fish and Wildlife regulates which species

Answer 25

species under the migratory bird act

Question 26

How long is a permit from US Fish and Wildlife good for

Answer 26

3 years

Question 27

Who regulates across country travel with animals

Answer 27

CITES-the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora

Question 28

What 5 things do you need permit/license wise when starting an outreach business

Answer 28

1. Need to write a statement of purpose for each alive individual species that explains why you need that animal to do x,y,z.
2. Also need to have experience. Submit resume. Need different levels of experience for dif species. At least two years baseline.
3. Letter of recommendation from that facility that is permitted by fish and wildlife that has that permitted species that you want, validating your years of experience.
4. Must submit a copy of any other permits that you have
5. Need emergency action plan

Question 29

Name 5 expenses to consider when doing outreach as a business

Answer 29

Food, water, electricity, trash services
Enclosures, land
Vehicle, maintenance, gas, insurance
Vet care
Heat

Question 30

T or F: Fish and wildlife require you have a permit from them per SPECIES that you have AND they need to know the number of individuals in each species

Answer 30

True