Zoological Collections - Emergencies in Zoos

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Biological Data for a New Arrival

Biological data for rhinoceros

  • ID
  • weight
  • sex
  • age
  • diet
  • pedigree
  • markings
  • medical history
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Customer Incidents

  • lost children, adults
  • first aid users
  • accidents
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Serious Incidents

How do zoos prepare?

  • protocols
  • emergency contact lists
  • training
  • fire arms team
  • practise drills
  • communication with local organisations
  • communication within the zoological collection
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Chain of Command

  • Keepers
  • Team Leaders
  • Curators/Zoo Managers
  • Police
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Communication

  • sites often use radio
  • will use codes
  • must be professional and careful
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Firearms Team

  • Priorities
    • ensure public safety
    • ensure staff safety
    • ensure animal safety
    • recapture animals
  • zoo employees
  • special weapons training with the police
  • guests evacuated and zoo perimeter secured
  • firearms license
  • continued training
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Firearms Drills

  • at least 4 times per year
  • should involve at least 2 drills with category 1 animals
  • often only management know it's a drill
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