mixed species exhibits

Question 1

What is a mixed species exhibit

Answer 1

Enclosure where two or more different species haven’t eh possibility to share the same space at the same time together

Question 2

Advantages of it

Answer 2

maximises the use of available spaces
- increase activity levels of animals
- species will interact
- educates visitors
- saves keeper time
- represents the natural habitat

Question 3

Disadvantages of it

Answer 3

• potential fro negative interactions between species
• difficult to make the enclosure suitable for all species
• may cause stress to animals
• increased risk of disease spread
• hard to monitor food intake of all species
• hard for keepers to clean and manage