Animal Farm Program Insights

The Monroe County Detention Center in Florida houses a unique zoo with 120 animals, providing a safe haven for abandoned and abused creatures. Managed by biologist Jeanne Selander, the zoo is maintained by inmates serving non-violent sentences, offering them therapeutic work and a chance to give back to the community. The zoo, which started by accident in the 1990s, is open to the public twice a month and is funded by donations. The program positively impacts both the animals and the inmates, fostering personal growth and community engagement.

What types of animals are housed at the Monroe County Detention Center?

• A variety of exotic and domestic animals

• Only wild animals

• Only domestic pets

• Only farm animals

How did the Animal Farm at the Monroe County Detention Center begin?

• It started by accident when the sheriff rescued some ducks

• It was funded by a local zoo

• It was a community project

• It was planned by the sheriff

Who supervises the Animal Farm at the Monroe County Detention Center?

• A local veterinarian

• A biologist named Jeanne Selander

• The sheriff

• A team of volunteers

What type of inmates are allowed to work at the Animal Farm?

• All inmates

• Only those with violent offenses

• Only those with prior animal care experience

• Only low-level non-violent offenders

What is one of the benefits inmates experience from working with the animals?

• They can reduce their sentence time

• They get to eat better food

• It helps take their mind off their time in jail

• They receive monetary compensation

What task was Tyler Cunningham responsible for during the visit?

• Giving medical care to the animals

• Training the animals

• Feeding the animals

• Cleaning the animal enclosures

How often is the public invited to visit the Animal Farm?

• Once a week

• Twice a month

• Every day

• Once a month

How is the Animal Farm program primarily funded?

• Government grants

• Donations

• Ticket sales

• Private investors

What future goal does Robert Velasquez have after his experience at the Animal Farm?

• To become a veterinarian

• To start an animal-focused nonprofit

• To open a pet store

• To work at a zoo

What motivates Jeanne Selander in her work at the Animal Farm?

• The opportunity to travel

• The fame

• Making a difference in the lives of inmates and animals

• The salary