Care for animals.

1)    Binomial nomenclature- A Swedish Naturalist Carolus Linnaeus is the person who first devised the binominal system of nomenclature in which every species of animal or plant is given two names. One of these is the specific or trival name, is shared by other related species, which are considered to be sufficiently similar to be grouped in the same genus.

2)      To be continued.

3)      Boma/structure must be well and safe established for each animal:

1.    Size

2.    height

3.    environment as natural as possible.

4.    Doors must open inwards

5.    Gates must be locked

6.    Double doors is a necessity

7.    “Read” animals behavior before entering enclosure

8.    Correct policies and procedures must be followed.

9.    Electric fences around enclosure..

10. Safety speech to guest and staff.

4)      No health and safety hazards must be in or around enclosures.(holes, sharp edges, broken steps)

Gates and fences must be well structured and strong to keep animal safely inside enclosure.

Nothing in or around enclosure must provoke or cause stress on the animal.

Animal must feel safe and must have a “hiding” spot for tour guest, children and staff.

Animal must have a comfortable bed to sleep in and must be as natural as possible.

5a)    Don’t enter animals fight or flight zone.

          Animal must have a direct escape route.

Enclosure must have a “hiding” spot for when someone enters the enclosure.

Cleaning and feeding must be done as swiftly and quite as possible to prevent stress on animal.

5b)    Nothing must provoke the animal.

          Respect the animal

          Food and water sources must be available.

8a)    Fight or flight-When you get to close to an animal, and don’t give him a direct escape route, the animal has two choices?

Ø )        Fight-hissing sound, growl, mock charge)

Ø )        Flight-forced escape route.

Comport zone- Distance between animal and human before fight or flight reactions.

b)      Approach- With caution in eye sight of animal and slowly.

Presence- Make animal aware of your presence by talking to animal and not to provoke animal.

Leaving- Keep eye contact with animal but do not stare as the animal will see it as a challenge. Don’t turn your back on animal and leave enclosure slowly.

Behavior- TO DO-

ü Make yourself appear bigger.

ü Make intimidating noises

ü Move forward.

NOT TO DO-

´      Don’t run.

´      Never become level with animal(smaller).

´      Don’t turn your back on animal.