modern zoos Flashcards
4 roles of modern zoos
- education
- conservation
- research
- recreation
mission statement
to clearly show what the zoo would like to achieve and what its goals are
one plan approach
considers all populations of the species, inside and outside their natural range, under all conditions of management, engaging all responsible parties and all available resources from the very start of any species conservation planning initiative
IUCN - SSC
international union for conservation of nature - species survival commission
education in zoos
- signage
- interactive interpretation
- taught sessions (schools / colleges)
- keeper talks
- public feeds
- live animal demonstrations
- shows
- outreach
conservation in zoos
- in sity + ex situ conservation
- collection planning
- captive breeding
- studbooks, incl. european stud books (ESBs)
- european endangered species programme (EEP)
- ambassador species
- release programmes
- wild population reserves
- links to external organisations to promote conservation
- native species conservation
research in zoos
- the reasons why research is conducted in zoos
- the role of the keeper in research
- the role of the ethics review committee
- weighing up research in the wild vs zoo environment (what type of data can be collected, pros + cons)
- captive research links to conservation programmes
recreation in zoos
- viewing animals
- talks / displays
- interaction with animals
- practical considerations for visitor needs (access for all)
- retail opportunities
- safety for the visitor
- visitor facilities
- VIP / keeper for a day
ex-situ conservation
working outside of an animal’s natural habitat (e.e. zoos, aquariums, botanical gardens, biobanks)
in-situ conservation
working within an animal’s natural habitat
collection plan
defines which species a zoo would like to care for, how the animals are displayed / housed; should be used as a guideline for future acquisitions and dispositions → should consider the educational or conservational purpose of keeping a certain species
insurance population
captive population of a species in case it were to go extinct in the wild
