Records

Question 1

List records kept by zoos

Answer 1

-ID/stock
-History/life events (moves, births, deaths)
-Procedures/protocol
-Daily events
-Dietary information
-Husbandry/care plans
-Medical information/vet records
-Zoo license information
-Inspections
-Conservation activity
-Education activity
-HR
-Escape protocols/drill information
-Enclosure maintenance
-Conservation project
-BIAZA/EAZA and BALAI paperwork
-Restraint records

Question 2

State 4 things records are important for

Answer 2

-Communication
-Paper trail
-Animal welfare
-Legislation

Question 3

State 4 ways records are kept

Answer 3

-Daily diary/reports
-Spreadsheets/databases
-Handovers
-ZIMS

Question 4

What is ZIMS?

Answer 4

An application that collects and shares global data on zoo and aquarium animal collections

Question 5

What does BIAZA stand for?

Answer 5

British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums

Question 6

What is BIAZA?

Answer 6

-An association that zoos can be involved with
-Promotes professionalism and good practice
-High levels of standards

Question 7

Why would a zoo need to be a part of BIAZA?

Answer 7

For breeding programs