ZOOKEEPER ASSISTANT FINAL EXAM STUDY
GUIDE
What is the main difference between animal management strategies in
zoos and sanctuaries? - ANSWER Zoos most often focus on
conservation and sanctuaries focus on animals that need homes for a
variety of reseasons
To legally operate in the US or Canada a zoo must be accredited -
ANSWER False
What do zoos, sanctuaries, safari parks and conservation parks have in
common - ANSWER They educate visitors on the importance of
conservation
What is not true about the USDA - ANSWER It is responsible for
permits required for importing, exporting and displaying wildlife
Which act sets quarantine procedure for animal entry into the United
States - ANSWER APHIS Authorization Act
USDA inspections are usually not announced - ANSWER True
The USFWS looks for which of the following during an inspection -
ANSWER 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 - ANSWER False
In the US, which organization(s) ensure safe and humane animal
transport by air - ANSWER IATA and LAR
The only regulatory agencies that influence the way a zoo is run in the
US are the USDA and USFWS - ANSWER False
Which of the following is not an accreditation agency - ANSWER
United States fish and wildlife service
,Which facility became known as the first scientific zoo - ANSWER 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 -
ANSWER False
Which US state passed an anti-cruelty law in 1835 - ANSWER
Massachusetts
Animal welfare groups believe that animals - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER
Animal Justice Project
What information would not usually be included in records zookeepers
keep - ANSWER Number of children visiting an animals enclosure
Zookeepers are rarely involved in maintaining animals health and well
being - ANSWER False
Zookeepers are responsible for managing species survival plans -
ANSWER False
Zookeepers can make presentations to the public by - ANSWER -
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 - ANSWER Headshots
The AZA developed the species survival plan (SSP) to manage
cooperative breeding programs - ANSWER True
A zookeepers tasks could include - ANSWER Giving public
presentations and enclosure cleaning and maintenance
,What will zookeepers spend the most time of their day doing -
ANSWER Cleaning
Training zoo animals - ANSWER -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 -
ANSWER False
Interpersonal communication is an important skill for zookeepers -
ANSWER True
Enrichment - ANSWER -gives animals objects or experiences that
encourage them to act as they would in the wild
-can include structures such as perches, ropes, pools, platforms etc.
-provides animals with environmental stimuli to increase opportunities for
natural behavior
Animal care supervisors - ANSWER Oversee different sections of a zoo
and manage animal husbandry
Prior to the 1960s being a zookeeper was not viewed as a skilled
profession - ANSWER True
Which of the following duties in a zoo are animal related - ANSWER -
changing burnt out light bulbs
-Picking up trash
-trimming plants
A zookeeper only works with animals - ANSWER False
Some goals of the modern zoos include - ANSWER -helping people
connect with animals
-conservation
-education
, The animal welfare act does not protect - ANSWER Norwegian rats in
a laboratory
The USDA examines zoos - ANSWER Yearly
According to the USDA outdoor enclosures must have - ANSWER
Perimeter fencing at least 6 feet tall
Which of the following categories is not included in the USDAs facilities
and operating standards - ANSWER Visitor experience
In Canada zoos are governed by their territory or provinces regulations
for housing wild animals - ANSWER True
Which zoo staff members use or interact with enclosure - ANSWER -
horticulturists, maintenance, veterinary, zookeepers
What should be considered when choosing plants for an enclosure -
ANSWER They must be nontoxic
They should not have any sharp thorns or sides
In addition to hide boxes, enclosure refuges can be rock outcroppings,
hollow logs, high perches and/or planted areas - ANSWER True
An example of artificial furnishings that promote natural behaviors is -
ANSWER Platforms, hammocks and ropes
Off exhibit areas are optional for some species enclosures - ANSWER
False
Elevated shifting doors or tunnels are ideal for moving tree inhabiting
mammals to their off exhibit areas - ANSWER True
The myriad aspects of zoo horticulture include - ANSWER Making
plants part of a facility's aesthetic appearance
Placing plants inside exhibits
Selecting plants for inside and outside exhibits
GUIDE
What is the main difference between animal management strategies in
zoos and sanctuaries? - ANSWER Zoos most often focus on
conservation and sanctuaries focus on animals that need homes for a
variety of reseasons
To legally operate in the US or Canada a zoo must be accredited -
ANSWER False
What do zoos, sanctuaries, safari parks and conservation parks have in
common - ANSWER They educate visitors on the importance of
conservation
What is not true about the USDA - ANSWER It is responsible for
permits required for importing, exporting and displaying wildlife
Which act sets quarantine procedure for animal entry into the United
States - ANSWER APHIS Authorization Act
USDA inspections are usually not announced - ANSWER True
The USFWS looks for which of the following during an inspection -
ANSWER 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 - ANSWER False
In the US, which organization(s) ensure safe and humane animal
transport by air - ANSWER IATA and LAR
The only regulatory agencies that influence the way a zoo is run in the
US are the USDA and USFWS - ANSWER False
Which of the following is not an accreditation agency - ANSWER
United States fish and wildlife service
,Which facility became known as the first scientific zoo - ANSWER 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 -
ANSWER False
Which US state passed an anti-cruelty law in 1835 - ANSWER
Massachusetts
Animal welfare groups believe that animals - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER
Animal Justice Project
What information would not usually be included in records zookeepers
keep - ANSWER Number of children visiting an animals enclosure
Zookeepers are rarely involved in maintaining animals health and well
being - ANSWER False
Zookeepers are responsible for managing species survival plans -
ANSWER False
Zookeepers can make presentations to the public by - ANSWER -
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 - ANSWER Headshots
The AZA developed the species survival plan (SSP) to manage
cooperative breeding programs - ANSWER True
A zookeepers tasks could include - ANSWER Giving public
presentations and enclosure cleaning and maintenance
,What will zookeepers spend the most time of their day doing -
ANSWER Cleaning
Training zoo animals - ANSWER -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 -
ANSWER False
Interpersonal communication is an important skill for zookeepers -
ANSWER True
Enrichment - ANSWER -gives animals objects or experiences that
encourage them to act as they would in the wild
-can include structures such as perches, ropes, pools, platforms etc.
-provides animals with environmental stimuli to increase opportunities for
natural behavior
Animal care supervisors - ANSWER Oversee different sections of a zoo
and manage animal husbandry
Prior to the 1960s being a zookeeper was not viewed as a skilled
profession - ANSWER True
Which of the following duties in a zoo are animal related - ANSWER -
changing burnt out light bulbs
-Picking up trash
-trimming plants
A zookeeper only works with animals - ANSWER False
Some goals of the modern zoos include - ANSWER -helping people
connect with animals
-conservation
-education
, The animal welfare act does not protect - ANSWER Norwegian rats in
a laboratory
The USDA examines zoos - ANSWER Yearly
According to the USDA outdoor enclosures must have - ANSWER
Perimeter fencing at least 6 feet tall
Which of the following categories is not included in the USDAs facilities
and operating standards - ANSWER Visitor experience
In Canada zoos are governed by their territory or provinces regulations
for housing wild animals - ANSWER True
Which zoo staff members use or interact with enclosure - ANSWER -
horticulturists, maintenance, veterinary, zookeepers
What should be considered when choosing plants for an enclosure -
ANSWER They must be nontoxic
They should not have any sharp thorns or sides
In addition to hide boxes, enclosure refuges can be rock outcroppings,
hollow logs, high perches and/or planted areas - ANSWER True
An example of artificial furnishings that promote natural behaviors is -
ANSWER Platforms, hammocks and ropes
Off exhibit areas are optional for some species enclosures - ANSWER
False
Elevated shifting doors or tunnels are ideal for moving tree inhabiting
mammals to their off exhibit areas - ANSWER True
The myriad aspects of zoo horticulture include - ANSWER Making
plants part of a facility's aesthetic appearance
Placing plants inside exhibits
Selecting plants for inside and outside exhibits
