zoos

Question 1

what is a zoo

Answer 1

a facility where animals are housed, cared for, and displayed to the public. modern zoos also focus on 5 key areas:
education
conservation
research
recreation
animal welfare

Question 2

what licence regulates zoos

Answer 2

Zoo Licensing Act 1981

Question 3

what does the Zoo Licensing Act 1981 ensure zoos meet standards for

Answer 3

Animal welfare​
Public safety​
Conservation and education participation

Question 4

what additional legislations help regulate zoos

Answer 4

Secretary of State’s Standards of Modern Zoo Practice (SSSMZP)​

British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA)​

DEFRA (Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs)​

WAZA and EAZA for international standards​

Question 5

what 5 key roles do modern zoos have

Answer 5

education
conservation
recreation
research
welfare

Question 6

what is a menagerie

Answer 6

a collection of exotic animals often kept for display or private entertainment especially by royalty or the wealthy (a historical concept)

Question 7

what is a conservation organisation

Answer 7

a group that works to protect animals, plants and natural habitats. they protect against extinction and work to protect the environment

Question 8

what are 5 main goals of conservation organisations

Answer 8

Protect endangered species​
Save habitats like forests, oceans, and wetlands​
Run breeding and reintroduction programmes​
Educate people about wildlife and the environment​
Work with governments to create laws that protect nature