Zoos & Aquariums
How much money is raised annually towards conservation from WAZA Zoos and Aquariums:
A) $150 million
B) $350 million
C) $550 million
D) $750 million
B) $350 million
How many species animals does the Bronx Zoo care for?
A) 100
B) 300
C) 500
D) 700
D) 700
What is the lowest rank on the IUCN Red List?
Extinct
Of those aware of the recent government reductions to conservation efforts what percentage express unhappiness with the change:
A) 20%
B) 40%
C) 60%
D) 80%
D) 80%
How many animal exhibitors are in the US:
A) ~1000
B) ~2000
C) ~3000
D) ~4000
C) ~3000 specifically around 2800
How many animals does SeaWorld San Diego save per year?
1500 animals including 1000 sea lions(accept anything plus minus 200)
Which is the most endangered animal?
A) Mountain Gorilla
B) Amur Leopard
C) Javan Rhino
D) Sunda Island Tiger
Javan Rhino
Are rural or urban populations more likely to value environmental and conservation issues?
Neither
What percentage of zoos and aquariums are AZA accredited:
A) 10%
B) 30%
C) 50%
D) 70%
A) 10%
What is the Bronx's Zoo most controversial exhibit?
What is the primary cause of higher extinction rates?
Habitat loss
Which age group has the highest percentage of individuals who have taken steps to stop government reductions of conservation efforts:
A) 18-34
B) 35-51
C) 52-68
D) 69-85
A) 18-34
What are 3 ways zoos and aquariums help conservation efforts aside from direct funding?
(Multiple answers accepted)
Sample answer:
Research, Breeding for release, rehabilitation
What animal is SeaWorld Orlando uniquely capable of rehabilitating in Florida?
Manatees
What class has the highest percentage of species facing threated by extinction?
Amphibians
What percentage of Americans have taken action to show support of government conservation efforts:
A) 1/5
B) 1/3
C) 2/5
D) 1/2