Acronyms
AZA stands for:
Association of Zoos & Aquariums
How can team members report a wildlife welfare concern?
Report it to their supervisor
Report it via Ethics Point
Report it to the Wildlife Welfare team
What should you do immediately if you are injured at your work location?
The vision of SDZWA is:
A world where all life thrives
Concerns may be reported anonymouly via this third party.
What is Ethics Point?
SSP stands for:
Species Survival Plan
Name two of SDZWA's eight conservation hubs:
(Bonus: which hub are our two front doors located in?)
Amazon, Asia, African Forest, African Savanna, Australian Forest, Oceans, Pacific Islands, Southwest
Where are the Emergency Action Plans (orange flip books) housed at zoo and Park HR?
Zoo: Next to the fire extinguisher by Jenna's desk
The role of San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is to be the _____________
Most effective conservation organization for the world.
All AZA accredited institutions must comply with this 1990 federal law.
What is the ADA (Americans with Disabilies Act), a federal antidiscrimination statute designed to ensure equal access to opportunities and benefits for qualified individuals.
OSHA stands for:
AZA SAFE is the acronym for what conservation program?
Saving Animals From Extinction
Saving Animals from Extinction (SAFE) program prioritizes collaboration between zoos and aquariums to support highly vulnerable species. SAFE builds on existing recovery plans to implement strategic conservation and public engagement activities. 50 species included.
What should you do FIRST in the event of a wildlife escape?
Call Security immediately (Channel 1 on the radio, zoo x4200, Park x 5010).
"San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is committed to saving species worldwide by uniting our expertise in wildlife care and conservation science with our dedication to inspiring passion for nature" is the _______ of SDZWA.
What is the mission?
Public access areas in AZA facilities are required to be equipped with what clearly visible signage?
What are exit signs?
TAG stands for:
Taxon Advisory Group
SDZWA's wildlife enrichment/enriched experienes programs are overseen by who?
Jessica Sheftel, Associate Curator of Welfare & Conservation Breeding
Where can you find SDZWA's safety manual, SDS (safety data sheets), and workplace violence prevention plan?
Via the EHS Insider page
Name two of SDZWA's core values:
Innovate, collaborate, inspire, thrive
Name two SDZWA departments eligible to apply for continuing education funds:
Education
Wildlife Care
Horticulture
CS/Beckman
Vet Services
IACUC stands for:
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
An animal’s collective physical, mental, and emotional states over a period of time, measured on a continuum from good to poor is known as __________
Accidents caused by the employee involving property damage that is reasonably believed to have an estimated cost to repair of over ______ require reasonable suspicion testing.
What is $1,000 or more?
Name one of SDZWA's four organizational priorities:
• Be a Conservation Leader
• Create a World-Class Experience
• Be an Employer of Choice
• Optimize Performance and Organizational Health
One accommodation available to guests upon request is:
• Accessibility maps are available at the podium in the Admissions Plaza and the Tours & Membership booth just inside the Zoo entrance.
• Accessibility Shuttles are available for guests with mobility needs with six stops across the Zoo.
• Service animals (dogs and miniature horses) permitted, must be checked in upon entry
• Assistive Listening Devices are available during the Wildlife Wonders presentation at Wegeforth Bowl for guests who are hard of hearing.
• Easy Access Pass is available to guests who cannot wait in a long line at the Guided Bus Tour, Skyfari aerial tram, and Africa Tram. The passes can be requested upon entry to the zoo or Safari Park.
• Kulture City sensory bags are available for check out at the Tours & Membership booth just inside the entrance to the Zoo and at Park Base at the Safari Park.
• Wheelchairs/ECVs to rent at both locations
• Attendant Pass