ZOOKEEPER ASSISTANT FINAL
STUDY GUIDE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
What 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
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,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
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,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
Enrichment - ✔✔-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 - ✔✔Oversee different sections of a zoo and manage animal
husbandry
Prior to the 1960s being a zookeeper was not viewed as a skilled profession - ✔✔True
Which of the following duties in a zoo are animal related - ✔✔-changing burnt out light
bulbs
-Picking up trash
-trimming plants
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, A zookeeper only works with animals - ✔✔False
Some goals of the modern zoos include - ✔✔-helping people connect with animals
-conservation
-education
The animal welfare act does not protect - ✔✔Norwegian rats in a laboratory
The USDA examines zoos - ✔✔Yearly
According to the USDA outdoor enclosures must have - ✔✔Perimeter fencing at least 6
feet tall
Which of the following categories is not included in the USDAs facilities and operating
standards - ✔✔Visitor experience
In Canada zoos are governed by their territory or provinces regulations for housing
wild animals - ✔✔True
Which zoo staff members use or interact with enclosure - ✔✔-horticulturists,
maintenance, veterinary, zookeepers
What should be considered when choosing plants for an enclosure - ✔✔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 - ✔✔True
An example of artificial furnishings that promote natural behaviors is - ✔✔Platforms,
hammocks and ropes
Off exhibit areas are optional for some species enclosures - ✔✔False
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STUDY GUIDE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
What 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
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,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
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,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
Enrichment - ✔✔-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 - ✔✔Oversee different sections of a zoo and manage animal
husbandry
Prior to the 1960s being a zookeeper was not viewed as a skilled profession - ✔✔True
Which of the following duties in a zoo are animal related - ✔✔-changing burnt out light
bulbs
-Picking up trash
-trimming plants
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, A zookeeper only works with animals - ✔✔False
Some goals of the modern zoos include - ✔✔-helping people connect with animals
-conservation
-education
The animal welfare act does not protect - ✔✔Norwegian rats in a laboratory
The USDA examines zoos - ✔✔Yearly
According to the USDA outdoor enclosures must have - ✔✔Perimeter fencing at least 6
feet tall
Which of the following categories is not included in the USDAs facilities and operating
standards - ✔✔Visitor experience
In Canada zoos are governed by their territory or provinces regulations for housing
wild animals - ✔✔True
Which zoo staff members use or interact with enclosure - ✔✔-horticulturists,
maintenance, veterinary, zookeepers
What should be considered when choosing plants for an enclosure - ✔✔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 - ✔✔True
An example of artificial furnishings that promote natural behaviors is - ✔✔Platforms,
hammocks and ropes
Off exhibit areas are optional for some species enclosures - ✔✔False
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