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zoo collections revision questions Flashcards

1
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What is the definition of a zoo

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All permanent establishments where animals of wild species are kept for exhibition of the public for 7 or more days a year

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What is a zoo

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A collection of animals that are kept in captivity for the purpose of conservation and breeding

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What is the role of a Morden zoo

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Breeding 
Conservation 
Education 
Research
Entertainment
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What is BIAZA

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British and Irish association of zoos and aquariums

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What is EAZA

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Europe and Irish association of zoos and aquariums

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What is WAZA

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World association of zoos and aquariums

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What is in situ conservation

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Conservation inside of the animals natural habitat

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What is ex situ conservation.

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Conservation outside of the animals natural habitat

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What ex situ conservation should zoos include

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Captive breeding 
Education 
Research 
Record keeping 
Information on exchange 
Reintroduction to the wild
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What is biodiversity

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Different types of life in one area both living and non living each species work together in ecosystem

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Why are zoos needed

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Vital for the future of animals
Ensure endangered species don’t become extinct
Insurance incase something goes wrong in the wild
Reintroduction of species into the wild

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12
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When can the practice of keeping wild animals in captivity be traced back to

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2500bc

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13
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What records were found in Egyptian tombs

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Records show many different species kept in captivity including crane baboons hyena and cheaters

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14
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What zoos in 1519 included exotic animals as well as deformed humans

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Aztec emperor

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15
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What year was the start of the European menagerie

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1500- 1800

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16
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Which zoo is the oldest surviving

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Schonbrun Vienna Austria

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17
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The second oldest zoo is Madrid what year did it start

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1776

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18
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The Jordan des planted zoo in Paris was significantly scaled down when did it begin

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1793

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19
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When did Henry 1st begin his collection in Woodstock

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1100 AD

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20
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Why did Henry 1st begin his collection

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To make him feel important

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21
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When did king John begin a menagerie of the Tower of London

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1200 AD

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How long did the menagerie Tower of London remain

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600 years

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23
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When did the RSPCA begin

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1824

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24
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Why did the RSPCA begin

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Increased pressure for people to care for animals properly

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25
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When was the zoological society of London established

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1826

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Why was the zoological society of London established

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As society grew the survival of the natural world became more of a concern

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27
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Who pioneered the removal of bars in cages and when

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Carl hegenbech

1848

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28
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When did zoos make conservation a priority

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1970

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29
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When did the ato human exhibit NY begin

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1906

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30
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When did the human zoo become relevant and by who

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1906 Carl headgebech

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31
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When did Gerald Durrell open jersey zoo

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1959

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32
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What was Durrell aim in opening jersey zoo

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To preserve small brown species

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33
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What did Altman discover in 1998

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In the last 50 years zoos focuses changed from collection and display of animals to preservation and conservation of endangered species

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34
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When did the ancient menagerie occur

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2000- 2500 bc

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35
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What are ancient menageries

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Private collections

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36
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What country’s owned private collections of exotic species

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Eygipt china greese

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37
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Why were private collections kept

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To show power wealth royalty

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38
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When did Henry 111 create the tower menagerie

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1235

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39
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Why did Henry the 111 create the tower

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He was inspired after receiving a gift of 3 leopard cubs from the holy Roman emperor Fredrick 11

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40
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When did the tower menagerie become open to the public

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1245

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41
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When did the tower menagerie close

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1835

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42
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What is the new zoological menagerie

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Travelling public exhibition

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43
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When did new zoological menageries begin

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Late 18th early 19th century

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44
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Who created the first famous travelling menageries

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George wombwell

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45
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What was the 1920s and 30s known as

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The disinfect era

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46
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Who led the way in creating immersion exhibits ( a naturalistic zoo environment)

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Merv Larson Arizona sonara desert museum

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47
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When was the first immersion exhibit created

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1970

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48
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What pressures do zoos face

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New exhibit
Entertainment
Competition
Prove zoos should exist
Pressure from organisations who believe zoos should not exits (PETA)
Prove zoos play a role in conservation research and education

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49
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What perceptions do zoos face

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People and groups who believe zoos should not exist
People who see zoos only as entertainment
People who are passionate about difference zoos make

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50
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What expectation do zoos face

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Expectations for certain species to be at the zoo
Public expecting constant improvement and new exhibitions or experiences
Expectations from external source such as BIAZA AND EAZA

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51
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What is a zoo mission statement in place for

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It is important for a zoo or aquarium to have a mission statement describing its ideas
Mission statement clearly shows what the intuition would like to achieve what it’s goals are

52
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What are the 3 things a mission statement includes

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What dose the company do
How dose the company do it
Why dose the company do it

53
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Where was the first giraffe walked from London zoo

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London docks

54
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What type of food did they give to animals in the early years

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Sugared fruit
Vegetables
Flour
Rice

55
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What was London zoos biggest attraction brought in to attract more public

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Hippo

56
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What was the meaning of the Latin name hippopotamus

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River horse

57
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What was the next biggest attraction brought in

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Elephant jumbo

58
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How much was jumbo sold to the circus for

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£2000

59
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Who did the zoo turn to for improvement

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Carl hegenbecks

60
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What animals did people expect to see at the zoo

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Elephant
Giraffe
Rhino

61
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Who in 1838 was captivated by the zoo animals

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Charles Darwin

62
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What animals was Charles Darwin fascinated with due to being similar to humans

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Ginny the orangutang

63
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When did London zoo open in regent park

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1828

64
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When did the gates of London zoo open to the general public

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1847

65
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What provider a fall zoo experience and was considered essential to the public

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Feeding time

66
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What are the pros of zoos

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Conservation 
Provides a job 
Breeding
Education 
Saves animals from extinction
67
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What are the cons of zoos

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Animals kept in confined spaces
Is it ethical
Can they behave naturally
Dose it meet there needs

68
Q

What are the pros or safari parks

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Bigger enclosure
More natural environment
Experience
Mixed species exhibit

69
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What are the cons of safari parks

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Stressful for animals 
Animals getting injured 
Cars vandalised 
Pollution 
Feeding harmful food
70
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What are the pros of petting zoos

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Education

Experience

71
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What are the cons of petting zoos

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Inexperience handling causing injury’s
Spread of zoonotic diseases 
Injury 
Over handing
Stress
72
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What are the pros of aquariums

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Public sees animals they haven’t seen before
Raising awareness
Education

73
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What are the cons of aquariums

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Enclosure to small 
Stress 
Change in diet
Wrong species together 
Forced to preform
74
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What was hegenbecks design idea for London zoo

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Demolish bars (naturalist environment) 
Bring in native people
75
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What was the name of the new enclosure that was built at London zoo

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The mapping terraces

76
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What was the result of increases in chimpanzee being used for entertainment

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Chimp tea parties

77
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Where was Britain first bar-less zoo build

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Dudley zoo Dudley West Midlands

78
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Who designed Dudley zoo

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Get hold labrthin

79
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In the late 1930s what animals did the movies put in the spotlight

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King Kong gorilla

80
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What did people start to link the animals behaviour to

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Little children

81
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What else was Bristol doing famous for

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Alfred gorilla gorden interactions

82
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When did Alfred die and from what

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1947 taberculosis

83
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Who was in charge of the f the monkey temple at Bristol zoo

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Don packham

84
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When was Bristol zoos busiest year 

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1967

85
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Who was the first presenter with zoo animals on British television

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George kensdale

86
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How did television change people perception

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Presenter animals in a different environment at in captivity Than in there wild habitat captivity is obvious and upsetting changes expectations of what animals should be doing people believing animals shouldn’t be kept in cages

87
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What competition arrived for zoos in 1966

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Safari parks

88
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What was the name of the first safari opend in the uk

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Longleat safari park

89
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Who was the designer of long leat

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Jimmy chipper field

90
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When was the hay day of safari parks

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60s

91
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Who’s idea started to change the zoos entirely

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Gerald Durrell

92
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Whitch zoo was he the founder of

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Jersey zoo

93
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What did Gerald Durrell specialise in

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Protecting endangered animals

94
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What was geralled Durrells previous job

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Animal catcher

95
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Why did Gerald decide to set up his own zoo

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Animals in zoos weren’t thriving so something had to change

96
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What was Gerald durrells main focus for his zoo

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Conservation and welfare

97
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What did zoos need to do to respond to changing thoughts of people

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Focus on conservation and spread that message

98
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What is interpretation

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Environment interpretation is an environment education activity which Examine and reveals in an attractive way the chosen characteristics of on area and its biophysical and cultural relationships through aired experiences which generate enjoyment sensitivity knowledge and commitment to the valves interpreted

99
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Different types of interpretation

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Sign 
Talks 
Experiences 
Visual displays 
Fun activity 
Islands and habitats 
Artefacts
Information sheets 
Gift shop
Interactive bords  
Video 
Quiz
100
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What makes a good interpretation sign

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Eye catching 
Colour 
Shape
Size
Photos 
Heading 
Font 
Size
Theme 
Logo
101
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What are tidens. 6 principles

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Interpretation must relate to something with which the visitor is familiar
Information alone is not interpretation
The chief aim of interpretation is not instructed but provocation
Interpretation should be aimed to present a whole story rather than only a part
Interpretation for children should not be a dilution of interpretation for adults it requires a different approach

102
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What is the purpose of interpretation

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Create a sense or appreciation accessible information for the general public reveal a deeper meaning about cultural and natural resources
Heighten public awareness and enchanted and understanding of the world around them

103
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What is the important of interpretation

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Education
Entertainment
Stimulation
Provocation

104
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What are the befits of interpretation for visitors

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Relevant and interactive 
Fulfilling curiosity 
Creating meaning
Entertainment
Thought provoking
105
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What are the Benefits of interpretation for operators

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Promote business
Repeat business
Purchase something as a memory and stay longer

106
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What are the benefits of interpretation for the environment

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Evokes curiosity 
Creates awareness of flora and fauna 
Educated 
Direct attention
Promote conservation
107
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What are the benefits of interpretation for the tourism industry

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Attract higher visitors numbers
Distinguish operators as different
Increase job opportunities

108
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What are the negatives of interpretation sign

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Facts aren’t interesting 
Lack of background
Boring 
Isn’t appealing 
No logo
Non professional
109
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What are the positives of interpretation sign

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Clear simple facts
Brief paragraph
Conservation status

110
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What improves can be made to interpretation sign

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More interesting facts
More background 
More images
Heading 
Built points
111
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What is EEP

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European endangered species program

112
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Why is EEP beneficial

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Creating genetically diverse healthy population

113
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What could happen if zoos didn’t comply with EEP

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Species extinct

Licence removed

114
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What is ESB

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The European stud book program

115
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Why is ESB beneficial

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Keeps track of data and breeding

116
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What happens if zoos don’t comply with ESB

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Species extinct

Licence removed

117
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What are the breeding issues effecting zoos

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Success rests 
Funding 
Availability of stock 
Space 
Interbreeding
Genetic problems 
Lack of species 
Surplus animals 
Disease
118
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What happens to surplus animals

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Surplus list sold

Not sold to sleep

119
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What group structure are used

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Mixed species 
Mixed gender 
Single gender 
Solitary 
Herd 
One male multiple female
120
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What are considerations or mixed species

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Diet 
Age
Prey predator 
Breeding
Ratio or species
Natural environment 
Welfare needs
Behaviour 
Communication
121
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What are the benefits of mixed species enclosure

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Social 
Easy workload 
Reduce stress 
Breeding 
Education
Entertainment 
Space
Natural
122
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What are the 5 types of enrichment

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Sensory 
Cognitive 
Social 
Physical 
Feeding
123
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What legislations links to animal care

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The protection of animals act 1911- 2000
The protection of animals anaesthetics act 1964- 1982
The veterinary surgeons act 1966
The animal welfare act 2006
The welfare countryside act 1981- 1991
The animal health act 1981
124
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When applying for a zoo licence where dose the notice of intention need to be published

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Local and national newspaper

125
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How long are new licences valid for

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4 years

126
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Who dose the inspection for a zoo licence

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5 persons from local authority 
1 vet 
People with experience of health and safety 
Secretory of state inspectors
1 officially appointed zoo inspector

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