AZA
What does AZA stand for?
What is the only land animal that cannot jump?
Elephant
Is the Syracuse Zoo AZA accredited?
Yes!
What is our group name?
The zoocchinis
What % of zoos in the U.S. are AZA accredited?
10%
What color is a flamingo when it is born?
grey
What animal preserve is the Syracuse Zoos main focus?
Elephants
Do the Zoocchinis think zoos are ethical?
NO!
What does the AZA award good zoos with?
Accreditation
What human actions effect birds in cities?
Poor air quality, noise levels, water pollution
What is the Syracuse Zoo called?
Rosamond Gifford Zoo
What zoo did we visit for our project?
Rosamond Gifford Zoo
What does accreditation prove about zoos?
That they meet the highest standards for animal care and welfare
What behaviors do exotic birds do when deprived of natural needs?
Excessive screaming, feather destruction, self-mutilation, and depression
Certain animals are unable to be happy and healthy living in this kind of captivity
What is our favorite ESF class?
EWP 290!
What areas does the AZA work to advance on?
Recreation, education, science, and conservation
What is an elephants home range in the wild?
Up to 11,000km
What do the flamingos live in at the Syracuse Zoo?
A shed
How cool are the zoocchinis?
SOOOOO SUPER COOL