zoo collections Flashcards
Zoo
All permanent establishments where animals of wild species are kept for exhibition for more than 7 days a year
BIAZA
British and Irish association of zoos and aquariums
EAZA
European association of zoos and aquariums
WAZA
World association of zoos and aquariums
In- situ conservation
Conservation inside of the animal’s natural habitat
Ex-situ
Conservation outside of the animal’s natural habitat
Biodiversity
Different types of life in one area both living and non-living each of these species work together in an ecosystem
Interpretation
Is an environmental education activity which examines and revels in an attractive way the characteristics of an area and is biophysical relationships
Ex-situ conservation
Conservation outside of there natural habitat
In- situ conservation
Conservation inside of there natural habitat
RCP
Regional collection plans
TAGS
Taxon advisory groups
EEP
European endangered species program
ESB
European stud book
Environmental enrichment
The stimulation of the brain by its physical and social surroundings