Master Planning + Collection Management Flashcards
External factors in exhibit planning (2)
Animals may have seasonal behavioural patterns (N.Hem vs S.Hem) Determined by zoo location and species - results in different reactions to external factors
Exhibit design and keeper requirements, need to be able to… (8)
monitor animals supply food and water catch/restrain medical stuff educate public clean easily be hygienic (follow OHS, PPE) move animals around enclosure provide easy access train staff
Exhibit design and visitor requirements (3)
Came to be entertained, for kids etc (viewing ops, entertainment, education) Prefer natural enclosures Like contact, behind the scenes etc Safety
Immersion exhibitory/Landscape immersion
exhibit that includes visitors area get a sense of being in the animals natural env
Exhibit design process
Need to develop master plan; consider species, number, size, landscaping, horticulture, barriers, costs, legislation etc must be cooperative with other stakeholders (e.g. landscapers, marketing etc)
Regional management of small populations
management to prevent inbreeding and maintain diversity for conservation goals
Reproductive control ensures… (4)
reduce inbreeding increase diversity reduce overcrowding qualify for breeding/conservation plans
what is fecundity synchronised with
the availability of resources
Breeding triggers (5)
Internal methods External methods Pheromones Environmental factors Social factors
Breeding triggers - environmental factors (2)
temperatures, food availability, predators restricted breeding periods - seasonal breeders
Breeding triggers - Social factors
induced ovulators - act of mating/having male around stimulates ovulation
Breeding controls - both sexes
physical separation - reversible, immediate, non invasive, can cause abnormal social grouping/aggression
Breeding controls - males, surgical (2)
invasive, not reversible, immediate, will only reduce birth rates if all males/dominant males are treated Vasectomy Castration - may reduce male aggression if done before puberty
Breeding controls - males, hormones (1)
reversible, not immediate GnRH implants - delay puberty by reducing testosterone, may not eliminate aggression
Breeding controls - females, surgical (2)
invasive, not reversible, immediate, Tube ligation - normal sexual maturation/behaviour, need specialist operating techniques (keyhole) Ovarectomy/hysterectomy - acyclic, may require after wound care
