BASIC ZOOKEEPER TECHNOLOGY TEST #1 QUESTIONS WITH 100% RATED
CORRECT ANSWERS | GRADED A+
What is the first commandment of zookeeping? know your procedures!
What 3 things need to be checked when you are rounding? a.The animals are located/safe
b. The enclosure is safe
c.The public areas are safe
Why do we have specific provisions in the emergency protocols for career shadows? They
are "the public" and need protection
When should you contact an instructor during lab? a.Get meds checked
b. Make sure you are doing something correctly
If you injure yourself in the zoo, but you are not in lab, you should do this. Call zm and fill
out incident report
You should do this if you see a member of the public past a barrier. Call zm, escort person
back onto trail
, If a parrot gets into a keeper area, you should do this. Call zm on the radio, say code e
contained, common name,wait for further instruction
Which factors determine the staff response to an animal escape? a.The "Level" of the
animal (its danger potential and ability to escape zoo grounds).
b. Whether the animal is contained or uncontained.
Define Level II a.Uncontained animals that pose less of a threat to humans, but may pose a
threat to themselves or have an increased chance of escape from zoo grounds. Keepers and
public may stay in the zoo but may be asked to stay put until the situation can be assessed.
Who determines best method of recapturing an animal? Animal staff, curator
You should meet here if there is a fire in the zoo West side of the gym
These are the 3 types of organizational governance of zoos a.For profit, non-profit,
government
If there is an attacker (active shooter) on grounds, what should you do? run-hide-fight
When does student dress code apply? any time a student is in the Zoo working, or
representing the Zoo Animal Technology Program
CORRECT ANSWERS | GRADED A+
What is the first commandment of zookeeping? know your procedures!
What 3 things need to be checked when you are rounding? a.The animals are located/safe
b. The enclosure is safe
c.The public areas are safe
Why do we have specific provisions in the emergency protocols for career shadows? They
are "the public" and need protection
When should you contact an instructor during lab? a.Get meds checked
b. Make sure you are doing something correctly
If you injure yourself in the zoo, but you are not in lab, you should do this. Call zm and fill
out incident report
You should do this if you see a member of the public past a barrier. Call zm, escort person
back onto trail
, If a parrot gets into a keeper area, you should do this. Call zm on the radio, say code e
contained, common name,wait for further instruction
Which factors determine the staff response to an animal escape? a.The "Level" of the
animal (its danger potential and ability to escape zoo grounds).
b. Whether the animal is contained or uncontained.
Define Level II a.Uncontained animals that pose less of a threat to humans, but may pose a
threat to themselves or have an increased chance of escape from zoo grounds. Keepers and
public may stay in the zoo but may be asked to stay put until the situation can be assessed.
Who determines best method of recapturing an animal? Animal staff, curator
You should meet here if there is a fire in the zoo West side of the gym
These are the 3 types of organizational governance of zoos a.For profit, non-profit,
government
If there is an attacker (active shooter) on grounds, what should you do? run-hide-fight
When does student dress code apply? any time a student is in the Zoo working, or
representing the Zoo Animal Technology Program
