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Zookeeper assistant final study guideWhat is the main difference between animal management strategies in zoos and
sanctuaries? - Zoos most often focus on conservation and sanctuaries focus on animals
that need homes for a variety of reseasons
In order to legally operate in the US or Canada a zoo must be accredited - False
What do zoos, sanctuaries, safari parks and conservation parks have in common - They
educate visitors on the importance of conservation
What is not true about the USDA - It is responsible for permits required for importing,
exporting and displaying wildlife
Which act sets quarantine procedure for animal entry into the United States - APHIS
Aunthorization Act
USDA inspections are usually not announced - True
,The USFWS looks for which of the following during an inspection - Permits are up to
date
Every zoo whether it is accredited or not is inspected by the USDA and USFWS at least
once every three years - False
In the US, which organization(s) ensure safe and humane animal transport by air - IATA
and LAR
The only regulatory agencies that influence the way a zoo is run in the US are the
USDA and USFWS - False
Which of the following is not an accreditation agency - United States fish and wildlife
service
Which facility became known as the first scientific zoo - The London zoo
In 1907 William Temple created the first African plains scene and an arctic panorama
using moats for part of the enclosure barriers - False
,Which US state passed an anti-cruelty law in 1835 - Massachusetts
Animal welfare groups believe that animals - Can be used to the benefit of humans as
long as they are treated humanely
Which of the following is not an animal welfare group - Animal Justice Project
What information would not usually be included in records zookeepers keep - Number
of children visiting an animals enclosure
Zookeepers are rarely involved in maintaining animals health and well being - False
Zookeepers are responsible for managing species survival plans - False
Zookeepers can make presentations to the public by - -Holding keeper chats, where
they talk about a certain species.
- answering visitor questions
, A facility will most likely NOT consider which of the following when hiring a zookeeper -
Headshots
The AZA developed the species survival plan (SSP) to manage cooperative breeding
programs - True
A zookeepers tasks could include - Giving public presentations and enclosure cleaning
and maintenance
What will zookeepers spend the most time of their day doing - Cleaning
Training zoo animals - -provides them with enrichment
-helps make routine veterinary procedure less stressful
-makes many husbandry tasks easier
Staffing and position responsibilities are exactly the same in all zoos - False
Interpersonal communication is an important skill for zookeepers - True
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