PoZ summary quiz!

Question 1

How much money was eventually offered to support zoos via the Zoo Animal Fund?

Accepted Answer

£100 million

Question 2

Which of these are not criteria for success of breeding and release programmes?

Accepted Answer

Out competing other species

Question 3

Animal health and welfare can be assessed by looking at animal-based indicators and resource-based indicators?

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

Who stated that zoos are morally indefensible due to restrictions imposed on animal liberties?

Accepted Answer

Dale Jamieson

Question 5

Much of what we know in zoo animal management has come from applied research projects?

Accepted Answer

True

Question 6

What is the overarching aim of behaviour change campaigns?

Accepted Answer

Strategically change human behaviours to reduce threats

Question 7

Sustainability is paramount for zoos of the future

Accepted Answer

True

Question 8

Not all zoos are equal

Accepted Answer

True

Question 9

Who stated that zoos are morally defensible and that animal welfare can be evaluated and improved?

Accepted Answer

Stephen Bostock

Question 10

How many days per year must a zoo be open to the public according to the ZLA 1981?

Accepted Answer

7 or more

Question 11

Which of these is the most intense management plan for zoo animals?

Accepted Answer

European Endangered Species Programme

Question 12

Why were early zoos predominantly established?

Accepted Answer

Entertainment/recreation

Question 13

TAGs are responsible for ordering research into as yet unexplored areas of husbandry

Accepted Answer

True

Question 14

Which ethical theory states that humanity should act so as to produce the greatest good for the greatest number?

Accepted Answer

Utilitarianism

Question 15

Which of these zoo associations sets out conservation strategies for facilities?

Accepted Answer

WAZA

Question 16

Which of these is not considered a good way to minimise the impact of zoo visitors on animals?

Accepted Answer

Adopting a 'one size fits all' management approach

Question 17

Fish do not feel pain

Accepted Answer

False

Question 18

Scientific investigtion undertaken in zoos is applicable only to zoo animals

Accepted Answer

False

Question 19

Listening to visitor conversations is one way of measuring effectiveness of behaviour change campaigns?

Accepted Answer

True

Question 20

Which of these is not an example of informal education in a zoo?

Accepted Answer

Public lectures

Question 21

Which of these is not an aim of zoo education?

Accepted Answer

Increase time public spend at exhibits

Question 22

Compatibility is not considered important in captive breeding programmes

Accepted Answer

False

Question 23

From what year were zoos legally obliged to demonstrate their role in education and conservation?

Accepted Answer

2003

Question 24

What is the aim of the 'one plan' approach?

Accepted Answer

To bridge the gap between in-situ and ex-situ work

Question 25

What is the recommended minimum annual budget that WAZA state facilities should spend on conservation?

Accepted Answer

3%

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