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WorksheetsAZA Quiz
Total questions: 34
Worksheet time: 34mins
What does AZA stand for?
American Zoo Association
Aquarium and Zoo Association
Association of Zoos and Aquariums
Aquariums and Zoos of America
What does the AZA do? Pick all that apply.
Sets guidelines for animal care
Ensures high standards and best practices for accredited facilities
Provides resources and specialists for animal care, conservation, and education
How often does accreditation occur?
Every 6 months
Every year
Every 3 years
Every 5 years
Why be accredited? Pick all that apply.
Allows for more opportunities to improve conservation efforts
Attracts professionals and the public to our zoo
Allows us to participate in SSP's
Helps us collaborate with global conservation projects
How many institutions are accredited by AZA?
96
115
236
421
How many animals are at all AZA institutions?
About 300,000
About 800,000
About 1,000,000
About 2,000,000
How many species in AZA institutions are endangered?
About 100 species
About 500 species
About 1000 species
About 2000 species
What does SSP stand for?
Species Survival Plan
Species Survival Program
the Saving Species Project
the System for Species Protection
How many SSP's does ZooTampa participate in?
43
68
90
116
What does the SAFE program stand for?
Saving Animals From Extermination
Saving Animals From Endangerment
Saving Animals From Extinction
What does the SAFE framework focus on? Pick all that apply.
Protects threatened animals
Build on established species recovery plans
Prioritizes collaboration between AZA institutions
Implements conservation and stakeholder activities
Measures and reports conservation progress
How many SAFE program animals are we focusing on this year?
5
12
19
24
What is your responsibility as an employee of an AZA institution? Pick all that apply.
Help show people how to live in balance with the Earth
Promote interest in wildlife conservation, biodiversity, and welfare
I have no responsibilities
Who is ZooTampa's CEO (Chief Executive Officer)?
Joe Couceiro
John Muller
Larry Killmar
Lee Ann Rottman
Who is ZooTampa's CZO (Chief Zoological Officer)?
Joe Couceiro
John Muller
Larry Killmar
Lee Ann Rottman
Who is the head veterinarian at ZooTampa?
Dr. Ray Ball
Dr. Lauren Smith
Dr. Larry Killmar
Where is HR located?
Second floor over Nature's Kingdom
Second floor over Garden Grille
Third floor over Nature's Kingdom
Third floor over Garden Grille
Where are the AED's (Automated External Defibrillators) located in ZooTampa? Pick all that apply.
Savanna Oasis
Paradise Break Room
Garden Grille
Commisary
Security
Where are the SDS's (Safety Data Sheets) located? Pick all that apply.
Operations
Commisary
Maintenance
Warehouse
HR
What are ZooTampa's hours of operation?
9:30am - 5pm
9am - 5pm
9:15am - 5:15pm
9am - 5:30pm
Does ZooTampa have 24 hour security?
Yes
No
Does ZooTampa have a safety program?
Yes
No
What is the official name of the Zoo School?
The ZooTampa Environmental Education Center
The Florida Zoological Education Center
The Florida Environmental Education Center
The ZooTampa Education Center
What is included in our Zoo's mission statement? Pick all that apply.
Rescue, rehabilitate, and care for animals
Protect animal species both locally and globally
Create exceptional personalized experiences
Connect people with wildlife and each other in fun, immersive ways
How many animals are in our care at ZooTampa as of Dec 2018?
992
1,010
1,100
1,320
What are the 4 cornerstones of conservation that ZooTampa focuses on? Pick all that apply.
Reduce single use plastics
Sustainable palm oil
Sustainable seafood
Sustainable Forestry
Illegal wildlife trade
Does ZooTampa offer an animal welfare committee?
Yes
No
What are the goals of the animal welfare commitee? Pick all that apply.
Measure our animals' physical states over time
Measure our animals' mental states over time
Measure our animals' emotional states over time
Review concerns that employees submit through their managers about animal welfare
What are the four critical care centers for manatees in Florida? Pick all that apply.
Sea World
ZooTampa
Jacksonville Zoo
Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
Miami Seaquarium
How many manatees have been treated at ZooTampa?
About 200
About 300
About 400
About 500
Of the manatees we've treated, how many have been released back into the wild?
200
230
360
400
Which conservation projects does ZooTampa support locally? Pick all that apply.
Critical care for manatees with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)
Florida Panther Recovery Program with the FWC
Eastern Indigo Snakes with the Orianne Center for Indigo Conservation
Sea Turtle Conservation Program with the Clearwater Marine Aquarium
What conservation projects does ZooTampa support globally?
Captive breeding of Puerto Rican Crested Toads for release back of tadpoles into the wild
The Jane Goodall Institute to protect chimps in Africa
Hawk Conservancy Trust and and vulture poisoning response teams in Africa
Painted Dog Research Trust and monitoring of painted dogs in Zimbabwe through GPS radio collars
SANCOBB's African Penguin Chick Bolster Project to rear and release chicks
What other conservation projects does ZooTampa support globally? Pick all that apply.
Giant Tortoise Restoration Initiative
PASA (Pan African Sanctuary Alliance), building primate sanctuaries and providing care for orphaned apes in Africa
International Rhino Foundation and Freeland's efforts to stop the illegal wildlife trade in Africa and Asia
Indonesian Hornbill Conservation Society
Protection of Okapi in the Epulu Reserve in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
