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Which of the following are types of enclosures mentioned for zoo animals? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are types of enclosures mentioned for zoo animals? (Select all that apply)
All animals in a zoo enclosure must have access to sunlight.
All animals in a zoo enclosure must have access to sunlight.
False
What is the purpose of a stand-off barrier in animal housing?
What is the purpose of a stand-off barrier in animal housing?
To prevent public contact with the animals.
Carnivores must have access to an area where they can bask in the _____
Carnivores must have access to an area where they can bask in the _____
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Which animal category requires a bathing pond or container in their enclosure?
Which animal category requires a bathing pond or container in their enclosure?
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What should be provided for bears in their enclosure?
What should be provided for bears in their enclosure?
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Nocturnal animals require well-lit areas in their enclosures.
Nocturnal animals require well-lit areas in their enclosures.
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Ungulate fences should not be made with _____ wire mesh.
Ungulate fences should not be made with _____ wire mesh.
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Which grouping is preferable for primates?
Which grouping is preferable for primates?
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Study Notes
Zoo Animal Housing
- Enclosure: Any space provided for animals in zoos and aquaria.
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Types of Enclosures:
- Outdoor Enclosure: Primarily for daytime use.
- Night Shelter/Indoor Enclosure: For nighttime or during extreme weather conditions.
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Barrier Types:
- Enclosure Barrier: Prevents animals from escaping the enclosure.
- Stand-off Barrier: A separate barrier placed further back from the enclosure barrier.
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Types of Enclosure Barriers:
- Wet Moat
- Dry Moat
- Vertical Walls
- Vertical Metallic Rods
- Wire Mesh Fencing
- Glass Panels
- Plastic Panels
- Electrically Charged Wire
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Principles of Enclosure Design:
- Adequate Space: Provide sufficient floor space and height.
- Ventilation and Sunlight: Ensure proper air circulation and access to sunlight.
- Burrowing Animals: Use concrete flooring for animals like rabbits and mongooses.
- Pregnancy and Lactation: Separate enclosures for pregnant animals and young with their mothers.
- Isolation and Quarantine: Dedicated spaces for isolation and quarantine are necessary.
- Bedding, Feeders, and Drinkers: Provide appropriate bedding, feeders, drinkers, and nesting boxes as needed.
- Biological Requirements: Facilitate natural behaviors like grooming, climbing, burrowing, jumping, wallowing, and camouflage.
- Safe Buffer Zone: Ensure a safe distance between visitors and animals.
- Easy Viewing: Design enclosures for clear visibility for visitors.
- Hazard Prevention: Eliminate potential hazards like broken glass, nails, toxic substances, and sharp corners.
- Limited Visitor Access: At least one enclosure should be off-limits to visitors.
Special Enclosure Guidelines for Carnivores
- Security: The enclosure must be secure to prevent escape.
- Bathing Pond: Include a water body for bathing.
- Climbing Structures: Provide scratching posts, logs, and climbing structures for Ursids, Felids, and Viverrids.
- Sun Basking: Allow access to a sun-bathing area.
- Otters: Provide a large water body for swimming.
- Bears: Supply straw for nesting, tree branches, and vegetables for chewing.
- Felids: Housing options:
- Alone (except lions) or with sub-adult offspring
- Compatible pairs, with or without sub-adult offspring
- Single-sex groups (lions and cheetahs only)
- Juvenile groups (under breeding age)
- Canids: Housing options:
- Packs (groups)
- Lone female with sub-adult offspring
- Compatible pairs, with or without sub-adult offspring
- Single-sex groups.
Special Enclosure Guidelines for Herbivores
- Ungulates: Avoid narrow wire mesh for fencing due to their lack of binocular vision.
- Elephants and Rhinos: Provide tree trunks for rubbing, beneficial for their skin health.
- Deer: Include access to tree leaves.
Special Enclosure Guidelines for Nocturnal Animals
- Lighting: Provide poorly lit areas, especially designed nocturnal houses.
Special Enclosure Guidelines for Primates
- Mixed Sex Grouping: Preferred to encourage social interaction.
- Safety: Construct enclosures with safety in mind, as monkeys can be curious and mischievous.
- Boredom Management: Provide toys, puzzles, climbing structures, and obstacles to prevent boredom.
Special Enclosure Guidelines for Reptiles
- Space: Ensure sufficient space for movement on land and in water, especially for crocodiles.
- Temperature: Maintain a moderate temperature as reptiles are heat sensitive.
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This quiz covers essential concepts related to zoo animal housing, including types of enclosures, barrier types, and important design principles. Test your knowledge on how to create safe and suitable living environments for zoo animals.
