Common Ostrich
1. Each member of the ostrich flock will be seen as an individual, this is because the ostrich flock is megafauna and thus will not contain too many members. I will use leg bands to ID the ostriches. Leg bands are easy to apply, easy to see, the public does not tend to mind them, and it will last a long term, but can be changed or removed if needed.
2. Daily, the enclosure will be cleaned by removing all fecal matter and old food. All bowls will be replaced with fresh bowls and the used bowls will be cleaned and sanitized. The dirt in the enclosure that will be turned and fresh mulch will be added every six months. The keeper must wash his or her hands following the CDC handwashing protocol between cleaning different enclosures. When handling fecal matter, keepers must wear disposable gloves. Pest control protocols will be implemented as problems are seen. For the safety of animals in the zoo, kill traps will be used catch rodents, and insects. Live traps will be implemented if problems arise with larger mammals like feral cats or raccoons. 3. Visitors will have no access to the ostriches. A large perimeter fence will keep people out of the enclosures and the animals in. A smaller fence will keep the animals in further, so that no can reach in the fence into the enclosure or throw anything into the enclosure. The Ostriches will have shelters that they can go into when they desire and will be put into when a keeper is cleaning the enclosure. All keepers will have been trained on how properly use tools and cleaners. All supplies will have a storage area that will be maintained. A basic first aid kit will be available in each bathroom and between enclosures. If escape does occur, ostriches will be tranquilized if not posing a threat to visitors or zoo employees. If the ostrich(es) are encroaching on people, zoo staff will be prepared to shoot the ostrich if needed. 4. See image below. 1. Animal ID – Provide information on how you will accession …show more content…
Because I will only be housing one Chilean rose tarantula, there is no other option, but to consider it has an individual and physical ID is not necessary.
2. The tank will be checked for fecal matter or any leftover pieces of prey daily. Every six months the substrate in the bottom of the tank will be replaced and the tank will be wiped down with chlorhexidine and water. Pest infestation is unlikely to occur inside the tarantula’s tank because it will be properly maintained and closed off. If an infestation does occur, I will remove the tarantula, get rid the substrate and completely sanitize the aquarium and all of the décor.
3. To keep the public and the animal safe, access to inside the tank will only accessible in the back for keepers. The glass on the tank will be very sturdy to handle kids rough housing around it, leaning against it, etc. The Chilean rose hair is docile and a bite will be no worse than a bee sting, so keepers should not have to worry. If someone is bitten they should report it immediately. When visitors are handling the animal, keepers will always be present to educate the visitors on how to properly handle the animal and make sure they are doing so.
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1. Each member of the ostrich flock will be seen as an individual, this is because the ostrich flock is megafauna and thus will not contain too many members. I will use leg bands to ID the ostriches. Leg bands are easy to apply, easy to see, the public does not tend to mind them, and it will last a long term, but can be changed or removed if needed.
2. Daily, the enclosure will be cleaned by removing all fecal matter and old food. All bowls will be replaced with fresh bowls and the used bowls will be cleaned and sanitized. The dirt in the enclosure that will be turned and fresh mulch will be added every six months. The keeper must wash his or her hands following the CDC handwashing protocol between cleaning different enclosures. When handling fecal matter, keepers must wear disposable gloves. Pest control protocols will be implemented as problems are seen. For the safety of animals in the zoo, kill traps will be used catch rodents, and insects. Live traps will be implemented if problems arise with larger mammals like feral cats or raccoons. 3. Visitors will have no access to the ostriches. A large perimeter fence will keep people out of the enclosures and the animals in. A smaller fence will keep the animals in further, so that no can reach in the fence into the enclosure or throw anything into the enclosure. The Ostriches will have shelters that they can go into when they desire and will be put into when a keeper is cleaning the enclosure. All keepers will have been trained on how properly use tools and cleaners. All supplies will have a storage area that will be maintained. A basic first aid kit will be available in each bathroom and between enclosures. If escape does occur, ostriches will be tranquilized if not posing a threat to visitors or zoo employees. If the ostrich(es) are encroaching on people, zoo staff will be prepared to shoot the ostrich if needed. 4. See image below. 1. Animal ID – Provide information on how you will accession …show more content…
Because I will only be housing one Chilean rose tarantula, there is no other option, but to consider it has an individual and physical ID is not necessary.
2. The tank will be checked for fecal matter or any leftover pieces of prey daily. Every six months the substrate in the bottom of the tank will be replaced and the tank will be wiped down with chlorhexidine and water. Pest infestation is unlikely to occur inside the tarantula’s tank because it will be properly maintained and closed off. If an infestation does occur, I will remove the tarantula, get rid the substrate and completely sanitize the aquarium and all of the décor.
3. To keep the public and the animal safe, access to inside the tank will only accessible in the back for keepers. The glass on the tank will be very sturdy to handle kids rough housing around it, leaning against it, etc. The Chilean rose hair is docile and a bite will be no worse than a bee sting, so keepers should not have to worry. If someone is bitten they should report it immediately. When visitors are handling the animal, keepers will always be present to educate the visitors on how to properly handle the animal and make sure they are doing so.
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