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

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2500bc

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

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Aztec emperor

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What year was the start of the European menagerie

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1500- 1800

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Which zoo is the oldest surviving

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Schonbrun Vienna Austria

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The second oldest zoo is Madrid what year did it start

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1776

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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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When did Henry 1st begin his collection in Woodstock

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1100 AD

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Why did Henry 1st begin his collection

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To make him feel important

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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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When did the RSPCA begin

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1824

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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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When was the zoological society of London established
1826
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Why was the zoological society of London established
As society grew the survival of the natural world became more of a concern
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Who pioneered the removal of bars in cages and when
Carl hegenbech | 1848
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When did zoos make conservation a priority
1970
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When did the ato human exhibit NY begin
1906
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When did the human zoo become relevant and by who
1906 Carl headgebech
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When did Gerald Durrell open jersey zoo
1959
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What was Durrell aim in opening jersey zoo
To preserve small brown species
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What did Altman discover in 1998
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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When did the ancient menagerie occur
2000- 2500 bc
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What are ancient menageries
Private collections
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What country’s owned private collections of exotic species
Eygipt china greese
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Why were private collections kept
To show power wealth royalty
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When did Henry 111 create the tower menagerie
1235
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Why did Henry the 111 create the tower
He was inspired after receiving a gift of 3 leopard cubs from the holy Roman emperor Fredrick 11
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When did the tower menagerie become open to the public
1245
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When did the tower menagerie close
1835
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What is the new zoological menagerie
Travelling public exhibition
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When did new zoological menageries begin
Late 18th early 19th century
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Who created the first famous travelling menageries
George wombwell
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What was the 1920s and 30s known as
The disinfect era
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Who led the way in creating immersion exhibits ( a naturalistic zoo environment)
Merv Larson Arizona sonara desert museum
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When was the first immersion exhibit created
1970
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What pressures do zoos face
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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What perceptions do zoos face
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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What expectation do zoos face
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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What is a zoo mission statement in place for
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
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What are the 3 things a mission statement includes
What dose the company do How dose the company do it Why dose the company do it
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Where was the first giraffe walked from London zoo
London docks
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What type of food did they give to animals in the early years
Sugared fruit Vegetables Flour Rice
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What was London zoos biggest attraction brought in to attract more public
Hippo
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What was the meaning of the Latin name hippopotamus
River horse
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What was the next biggest attraction brought in
Elephant jumbo
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How much was jumbo sold to the circus for
£2000
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Who did the zoo turn to for improvement
Carl hegenbecks
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What animals did people expect to see at the zoo
Elephant Giraffe Rhino
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Who in 1838 was captivated by the zoo animals
Charles Darwin
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What animals was Charles Darwin fascinated with due to being similar to humans
Ginny the orangutang
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When did London zoo open in regent park
1828
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When did the gates of London zoo open to the general public
1847
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What provider a fall zoo experience and was considered essential to the public
Feeding time
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What are the pros of zoos
``` Conservation Provides a job Breeding Education Saves animals from extinction ```
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What are the cons of zoos
Animals kept in confined spaces Is it ethical Can they behave naturally Dose it meet there needs
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What are the pros or safari parks
Bigger enclosure More natural environment Experience Mixed species exhibit
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What are the cons of safari parks
``` Stressful for animals Animals getting injured Cars vandalised Pollution Feeding harmful food ```
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What are the pros of petting zoos
Education | Experience
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What are the cons of petting zoos
``` Inexperience handling causing injury’s Spread of zoonotic diseases Injury Over handing Stress ```
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What are the pros of aquariums
Public sees animals they haven’t seen before Raising awareness Education
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What are the cons of aquariums
``` Enclosure to small Stress Change in diet Wrong species together Forced to preform ```
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What was hegenbecks design idea for London zoo
``` Demolish bars (naturalist environment) Bring in native people ```
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What was the name of the new enclosure that was built at London zoo
The mapping terraces
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What was the result of increases in chimpanzee being used for entertainment
Chimp tea parties
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Where was Britain first bar-less zoo build
Dudley zoo Dudley West Midlands
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Who designed Dudley zoo
Get hold labrthin
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In the late 1930s what animals did the movies put in the spotlight
King Kong gorilla
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What did people start to link the animals behaviour to
Little children
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What else was Bristol doing famous for
Alfred gorilla gorden interactions
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When did Alfred die and from what
1947 taberculosis
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Who was in charge of the f the monkey temple at Bristol zoo
Don packham
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When was Bristol zoos busiest year 
1967
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Who was the first presenter with zoo animals on British television
George kensdale
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How did television change people perception
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
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What competition arrived for zoos in 1966
Safari parks
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What was the name of the first safari opend in the uk
Longleat safari park
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Who was the designer of long leat
Jimmy chipper field
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When was the hay day of safari parks
60s
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Who’s idea started to change the zoos entirely
Gerald Durrell
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Whitch zoo was he the founder of
Jersey zoo
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What did Gerald Durrell specialise in
Protecting endangered animals
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What was geralled Durrells previous job
Animal catcher
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Why did Gerald decide to set up his own zoo
Animals in zoos weren’t thriving so something had to change
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What was Gerald durrells main focus for his zoo
Conservation and welfare
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What did zoos need to do to respond to changing thoughts of people
Focus on conservation and spread that message
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What is interpretation
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
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Different types of interpretation
``` Sign Talks Experiences Visual displays Fun activity Islands and habitats Artefacts Information sheets Gift shop Interactive bords Video Quiz ```
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What makes a good interpretation sign
``` Eye catching Colour Shape Size Photos Heading Font Size Theme Logo ```
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What are tidens. 6 principles
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
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What is the purpose of interpretation
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
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What is the important of interpretation
Education Entertainment Stimulation Provocation
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What are the befits of interpretation for visitors
``` Relevant and interactive Fulfilling curiosity Creating meaning Entertainment Thought provoking ```
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What are the Benefits of interpretation for operators
Promote business Repeat business Purchase something as a memory and stay longer
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What are the benefits of interpretation for the environment
``` Evokes curiosity Creates awareness of flora and fauna Educated Direct attention Promote conservation ```
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What are the benefits of interpretation for the tourism industry
Attract higher visitors numbers Distinguish operators as different Increase job opportunities
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What are the negatives of interpretation sign
``` Facts aren’t interesting Lack of background Boring Isn’t appealing No logo Non professional ```
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What are the positives of interpretation sign
Clear simple facts Brief paragraph Conservation status
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What improves can be made to interpretation sign
``` More interesting facts More background More images Heading Built points ```
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What is EEP
European endangered species program
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Why is EEP beneficial
Creating genetically diverse healthy population
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What could happen if zoos didn’t comply with EEP
Species extinct | Licence removed
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What is ESB
The European stud book program
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Why is ESB beneficial
Keeps track of data and breeding
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What happens if zoos don’t comply with ESB
Species extinct | Licence removed
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What are the breeding issues effecting zoos
``` Success rests Funding Availability of stock Space Interbreeding Genetic problems Lack of species Surplus animals Disease ```
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What happens to surplus animals
Surplus list sold | Not sold to sleep
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What group structure are used
``` Mixed species Mixed gender Single gender Solitary Herd One male multiple female ```
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What are considerations or mixed species
``` Diet Age Prey predator Breeding Ratio or species Natural environment Welfare needs Behaviour Communication ```
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What are the benefits of mixed species enclosure
``` Social Easy workload Reduce stress Breeding Education Entertainment Space Natural ```
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What are the 5 types of enrichment
``` Sensory Cognitive Social Physical Feeding ```
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What legislations links to animal care
``` 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 ```
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When applying for a zoo licence where dose the notice of intention need to be published
Local and national newspaper
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How long are new licences valid for
4 years
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Who dose the inspection for a zoo licence
``` 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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