Zoo Legislation & Welfare

Which pieces of legislation would a zoo need to follow

Tick all that apply

• Zoo Licensing Act 1981

• Animal Welfare Act 2006

• Health and Safety Act 1974

• Dangerous Wild Animal Act 1976

What are the Secretary of States Standards of Modern Zoo Practice?

• Minimum welfare requirements for zoo housed animals

• Suggested welfare requirements for zoo housed animals

• The best welfare requirements for zoo housed animals

The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 states:

• Release of invasive species is permitted

• Release of invasive species is not permitted

• Release of endangered species is permitted

• Release of endangered species is not permitted

What is the aim of CITES?

• To encourage people to keep and breed exotic animals

• To make sure all exotic animals are kept under good conditions

• Ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten the survival of the species in the wild

• To stop the keeping of exotic animals forever

The Animal Welfare Act 2006 applies to:

• Only pet owners

• Only animal business owners

• Anyone who looks after invertebrates

• Anyone who is responsible for domestic animals

Which organisations would a zoo license apply to?

Tick all that apply

• Zoo

• Aquarium

• Circus

• Pet shop

Which piece of legislation regulates the control of hazardous substances?

• RIDDOR

• HASAWA

• Animal Welfare Act 2006

• COSHH

How long must record be kept up to data and available for?

• 3 years

• 4 years

• 5 years

• 6 years

Do near misses need to be reported to RIDDOR?

• Yes

• No

Which animal welfare model is the following?

Need for a suitable environment

Need for a suitable diet

Need to be able to exhibit normal behaviour

Need to be housed with/apart from other animals

Need to be protected from pain, injury and disease

• 5 domains model

• 5 freedoms model

• 5 needs model