WILDLIFE

N/A

Unacc

Qust

Acc

No

Yes

STAFF

x

Is the staff adequately directed

x

Is the rate of staff turnover reasonable

x

Are current job descriptions on file

x

Do staff members regularly meet to discuss problems and possible solutions

x

Are the staff provided with an opportunity & encouraged to seek continued education and/or training specific to their current or future expertise

x

Are the CEO and staff members up to date with developments in their field of expertise

Is there a leadership succession plan

ANIMAL CARE

Veterinary Care

x

Is the animal collection under the supervision of a veterinarian

x

Does the Veterinary supervision and care provided to the animals appear to be adequate

x

Are the veterinary facilities and procedures adequate to meet the needs of the collection

some

Do the animals appear in good health

x

Does the facility maintain up-to-date records on the health of the collection

x

Is there a safe and effective programme for the control of pests and where necessary predators

x

Are deceased animals disposed of appropriately

x

Are deceased animals stored away from food

x

Has a regular and comprehensive programme of veterinary care and surveillance been established

x

Is there an ethical review process

ENCLOSURES

some

Are the eclosures clean and well maintained and of appropriate size for the species exhibited

x

Are the enclosures are of sufficient size and are the animals managed in such a way that:

. Undue dominance by individuals is avoided

.  Persistent and unresolved conflict is avoided

.  The physical carrying capacity is not overburdened

.  An uncontrolled build-up or parasites and other pathogens is prevented

x

Is separate accommodation provided where appropriate for pregnant mothers and animals with young?

x

Are animals kept in temporary accommodation?  If yes, is their situation regularly assessed and evaluated

x

Do the enclosures provide for the well being of the animals throughout the year

x

Are the enclosures substrates, design features and furniture appropriate to the animals in terms of potential toxicity

x

Are enclosure substrates, design features and furniture sufficient to provide shelter for and meet the behavioural needs of all specimens displayed, especially those kept in multu-specieis exhibits?

x

Is sufficient suitable equipment provided to aid and encourage normal behaviours?

x

Do water quality methods and controls programme appear to be adequate for aquatic exhibits

x

Do trees within or near enclosures appear to be in safe condition?

NUTRITION

water

food

Does the quantity and quality of food and drink provided for the animals appear to be adequate

DRIVE TRHOUGH EXHIBITS

x

Is a satisfactory system of double-gates provided for enclosures containing dangerous animals

x

Is the type of grid or gate system adequate

x

Is there a satisfactory alternative method of opening or closing mechanically operated gates in the event of failure or other emergency

x

Do operators of mechanically operated gates have a clear, unobstructed view of the gates under their control and of the area in the vicinity o gates?

EMERGENCIES

x

Is first aid readily available to the staff and public

x

Are emergency procedures and equipment adequate in the case of major injury or death from a large or venomous animal

x

Are these procedures and equipment in place in the event of dangerous animal escape

x

Are emergency drills conducted on a regular basis?

x

Are their sufficient exits from the park for emergency situations

x

Are personnel adequately trained in first aid

HEALTH AND SAFETY

x

x

Are personnel who handle animals adequately informed regarding common zoonoses

x

Are service areas adequately protected from visitors access

x

Does the facility make use of firearms

If firearms are used are they kept in a secured area

If firearms are used are personnel regularly trained in the use

x

Does the facility have written procedures for working with hazardous animals

CONSERVATION

x

Does the facility; governing authority and personnel actively participate in local, regional, provincial, academic, national and international conservation endeavours?

how

x

Does the facility participate in any of the following conservation initiatives:

a. Educational programmes/materials that increase public awareness on the importance of preserving ecosystems?

b. Training programmes that provide field experiences?

c. Programmes that aid the transfer of relevant technology to the field?

d. Programmes that purchase land or contribute funds to establish reserves

e. Field research programmes and development of economic incentives to preserve ecosystems?

x

Is conservation included in the message of the facility to the visiting public?

x

Does the facility practice energy conservation and environmental management?