Animal enrichment & Keepers

Question 1

What is animal enrichment?

a. Playing with each animal on a daily basis.
b. Providing specific materials to exhibits to enhance the animal’s daily experience.
c. Seeing an animal look enriched.
d. Non is correct.

Answer 1

b. Providing specific materials to exhibits to enhance the animal’s daily experience.

Question 2

What does SSP stand for?

a. Species Survival Plan
b. Species Surval Promotion
c. Survival Species Program
d. I have no idea

Answer 2

a. Species Survival Plan

Question 3

The sportsman’s group that legally acquires ASDM’s bighorn sheep is directly responsible for ‘saving’ the bighorn population by contributing funds that transfer sheep to different mountain ranges, insuring genetic diversity.

True or False

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Decline in bighorn sheep pupulation is due to human disease introduced by man.

True or False

Answer 4

False

Question 5

ASDM hummingbirds are bred on-site, or collected from the wild with appropriate permits.

True or False

Answer 5

True

Question 6

Animals that are bred are either kept at ASDM or transferred to another facility by request.

True or False

Answer 6

True

Question 7

Animals are only bred at ASDM if there is a need to increase their population or provide genetic diversity.

True or False

Answer 7

True

Question 8

To prevent breeding, zoos will uitlize contraceptive implants, neuter animals or separate female and male animals on exhibit.

True or False

Answer 8

True

Question 9

Public safety is extremely important to zoos. All of ASDM’s exhibits are designed specifically to keep animals in their enclossure and provide safe viewing for visitors.

True or False

Answer 9

True

Question 10

Each exhibit is specifically designed to address ASDM’s space requirements regardless of animal needs.

True or False

Answer 10

False

Question 11

When a visitor askes if an animal is male or fenale and you know, answer the question. If you do not know, the best approach is to guess or make something up.

True or False

Answer 11

False

Question 12

When a visitor asks “How old is the animal?” immediately give out the age.

True or False

Answer 12

False

Question 13

Many animals are solitary in the wild but occasionally animals that are raised in captivity are compatible with the same species. Typically these animals have been raised together since they were young.

True or False

Answer 13

True

Question 14

ASDM exhibits several injured animals acquired from rehab facilities.

True or False

Answer 14

True

Question 15

When animals have been injured in the wild and cared for in captivity, they can be released back into the wild once they are healthy.

True or False

Answer 15

False

Question 16

Animals injured in the wild typically become imprinted by humans during their care and recovery and lose their natural wild instincts.

True or False

Answer 16

True

Question 17

A visitor states they they feel sorry for the animal because it is pacing. When the wolves are pacing it typically means that the keeper is not around.

True or False

Answer 17

False

Question 18

Keepers have a close relationship with the animals since they provide daily care including cleaning of the exhibit and feeding.

True or False

Answer 18

True

Question 19

If an animal ever escaped from and ASDM exhibit, it would be immediately reported and the appropriate staff would contain the animal.

True or False

Answer 19

True

Question 20

Most of the animals in ASDM are fed live prey.

True or False

Answer 20

False

Question 21

At ASDM all the medical care for the animals is provided by the keepers.

True or False

Answer 21

False

Question 22

It is very important to maintain wildlife corridors so animals can safely travel.

True or False

Answer 22

True

Question 23

Mountain lion males will disperse to find mates and can be seen crossing wildlife corridors between the mountains ranges around Tucson.

True or False

Answer 23

True

Question 24

Animal dispersal helps to ensure genitic diversity.

True or False

Answer 24

True

Question 25

The decisions to breed and transfer SSP animals are determined by a SSP group. **True** or **False**

Answer 25

True

Question 26

Zoos keephusbandry manuals and records on all AZA animals to maintain diversity in the gene pool. **True** or **False**

Answer 26

True

Question 27

Regarding breeding at ASDM, each animal is cclosely monitored and breeding is only conducted if there is a need by the museum, or if there is a request from another zoo or individual donor. **True** or **False**

Answer 27

False

Question 28

Check the activities ASDM keepers are involved in. ## Footnote \_\_\_ Animal enrichment \_\_\_ Feeding animals \_\_\_ Cleaning exhibits \_\_\_ Attending AZA conferences, workshops or maintaining studbooks \_\_\_ Monitoring animal behavior and overall health

Answer 28

\_X\_\_ Animal enrichment \_X\_\_ Feeding animals \_X\_\_ Cleaning exhibits \_X\_\_ Attending AZA conferences, workshops or maintaining studbooks \_X\_\_ Monitoring animal behavior and overall health

Question 29

Check the examples of animal enrichment items used at ASDM. ## Footnote \_\_\_ Phone books and pumpkiins \_\_\_ Paper mache objects \_\_\_ Animal urine and perfume \_\_\_ Ice blocks with food items inside \_\_\_ Hair, boxes, toys, etc.

Answer 29

\_X\_\_ Phone books and pumpkiins \_X\_\_ Paper mache objects \_X\_\_ Animal urine and perfume \_X\_\_ Ice blocks with food items inside \_X\_\_ Hair, boxes, toys, etc.

Question 30

Check the correct statemen)s\_ about where ASDM acquires the bighorn sheep. ## Footnote \_\_\_ Bighorn sheep are on load from the Arizona Game & Fish Department \_\_\_ Animals are acquired legally from the wild by the sportsman's group, who do hunt bighorn sheep \_\_\_ The bighorn sheep were collected in the Kofa mountain raince near Quartzite, Arizona

Answer 30

\_X\_\_ Bighorn sheep are on load from the Arizona Game & Fish Department \_X\_\_ Animals are acquired legally from the wild by the sportsman's group, who do hunt bighorn sheep \_X\_\_ The bighorn sheep were collected in the Kofa mountain raince near Quartzite, Arizona

Question 31

Check the correct response(s) when a visitor asks, "Does the animal have a name?" ## Footnote \_\_\_ The keepers do use names to distinguish the animals for care and our records. \_\_\_ We do not share the names with the public. \_\_\_The animals on exhibit are our ambassadors who help tell the story of the species in the wild. \_\_\_ "Let me tell you about where this animal can be found in our region."

Answer 31

\_X\_\_ The keepers do use names to distinguish the animals for care and our records. \_\_\_ We do not share the names with the public. \_X\_\_The animals on exhibit are our ambassadors who help tell the story of the species in the wild. \_X\_\_ "Let me tell you about where this animal can be found in our region."

Question 32

Check the correct response(s) when a visitor asks, "Where does the animal stay at night?" ## Footnote \_\_\_ Almost all of our animals have an enclosed area where they go during the night. \_\_\_ Animals are never allowed access to seek privacy from the public view during the day. \_\_\_ Our birds roost in the evening and remain on exhibit. \_\_\_ In the wild this animal would seek refuge in ... \_\_\_ This is a nocturnal animal and would sleep during the day ...

Answer 32

\_X\_\_ Almost all of our animals have an enclosed area where they go during the night. \_\_\_ Animals are never allowed access to seek privacy from the public view during the day. \_X\_\_ Our birds roost in the evening and remain on exhibit. \_X\_\_ In the wild this animal would seek refuge in ... \_X\_\_ This is a nocturnal animal and would sleep during the day ...

Question 33

Check the correct reson(s) when a visitor asks, "What do the animals eat?" ## Footnote \_\_\_ All of our animals receive a nutritious diet. \_\_\_ The diet repliccates the vitamins and minerals the animals would obtain from the wild. \_\_\_ The diet does not need to be closely monitored by the keepers who care for the animals. \_\_\_ "Let me tell you about this animal and what it would eat in the wild." ...

Answer 33

\_X\_\_ All of our animals receive a nutritious diet. \_X\_\_ The diet repliccates the vitamins and minerals the animals would obtain from the wild. \_\_\_ The diet does not need to be closely monitored by the keepers who care for the animals. \_X\_\_ "Let me tell you about this animal and what it would eat in the wild." ...

Question 34

The visitor says they feel sorry for the animal because it is in a small cage. Check the correct response(s). ## Footnote \_\_\_ Many animals, such as snakes do not need a large territory as long as their needs are met for food and shelter. This is also true for many other species. \_\_\_ Providing gfor the health of the collection at ASDM is a top priority, and animal enrichment is one key component. \_\_\_ We can change the animals' environment by creating visual barriers, climbing structures, resting areas, water features, digging opportunities, and by adding "furniture" and plants. \_\_\_ The introduction of favorite smells, authentic sounds, varied temperatures and alternate food presentation enhances the quality of the environment. \_\_\_ Enouraging animals to use their natural abilities every day stimulates their psychological and physical well being. \_\_\_ ASDM attempts to duplicate the complex problems animals face in the wild for their benefit and allows visitors to see the collection as they might encounter them in their natural habitats. \_\_\_ The behavior of this animal in the wild might be ...

Answer 34

\_X\_\_ Many animals, such as snakes do not need a large territory as long as their needs are met for food and shelter. This is also true for many other species. \_X\_\_ Providing gfor the health of the collection at ASDM is a top priority, and animal enrichment is one key component. \_X\_\_ We can change the animals' environment by creating visual barriers, climbing structures, resting areas, water features, digging opportunities, and by adding "furniture" and plants. \_X\_\_ The introduction of favorite smells, authentic sounds, varied temperatures and alternate food presentation enhances the quality of the environment. \_X\_\_ Enouraging animals to use their natural abilities every day stimulates their psychological and physical well being. \_X\_\_ ASDM attempts to duplicate the complex problems animals face in the wild for their benefit and allows visitors to see the collection as they might encounter them in their natural habitats. \_X\_\_ The behavior of this animal in the wild might be ...

Question 35

Check the place(s) the ASDM gets animals. ## Footnote \_\_\_ Bred in captivity \_\_\_ Exchanged within AZA accredited zoos throughout the country \_\_\_ Obtained through rehab facilities \_\_\_ Brought in by visitors who found them in the wild \_\_\_ Arizona Game & Fish Department \_\_\_ From the wild

Answer 35

\_X\_\_ Bred in captivity \_X\_\_ Exchanged within AZA accredited zoos throughout the country \_X\_\_ Obtained through rehab facilities \_\_\_ Brought in by visitors who found them in the wild \_X\_\_ Arizona Game & Fish Department \_X\_\_ From the wild

Question 36

Check the reason(s) animals in captivity typically live longer than in the wild. ## Footnote \_\_\_ Have fewer predators \_\_\_ Are given a highly nutritious diet \_\_\_ Receive health care \_\_\_ Adapt better

Answer 36

\_X\_\_ Have fewer predators \_X\_\_ Are given a highly nutritious diet \_X\_\_ Receive health care \_\_\_ Adapt better

Question 37

A visitor asks, "Can I get an animal for a pet? How much does it cost?" Check the appropriate response(s). ## Footnote \_\_\_ Our animals are not pets. \_\_\_ The animals are our ambassadors to help educate the public. \_\_\_ These animals play an important role in our ecosystem. \_\_\_ It is always important to remember that our animals are wild. \_\_\_ If you were lucky enough to encounter this animal in the wild you could capture it. \_\_\_ In the wild, admire it; but keep a safe distance. \_\_\_ Share informationabout the tortoise adoption program.

Answer 37

\_X\_\_ Our animals are not pets. \_X\_\_ The animals are our ambassadors to help educate the public. \_X\_\_ These animals play an important role in our ecosystem. \_X\_\_ It is always important to remember that our animals are wild. \_\_\_ If you were lucky enough to encounter this animal in the wild you could capture it. \_X\_\_ In the wild, admire it; but keep a safe distance. \_X\_\_ Share informationabout the tortoise adoption program.

Question 38

Check what to do if you find an animal in the wild. ## Footnote \_\_\_ Leave the animal alone. \_\_\_ If you see a mountain lion, report your sighting to Arizona Game & Fish. \_\_\_ Consider yourself unlucky. \_\_\_ Report any sighting to Arizona Game & Fish.

Answer 38

\_X\_\_ Leave the animal alone. \_X\_\_ If you see a mountain lion, report your sighting to Arizona Game & Fish. \_\_\_ Consider yourself unlucky. \_\_\_ Report any sighting to Arizona Game & Fish.