ZOO ANIMAL WELFARE SUPPORT CHECKLIST

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--- DAILY HEALTH & HABITAT OBSERVATION ---
[ ] Observation Start Time
[ ] Animal ID/Name
[ ] General Health Assessment (Appearance, Activity Level)
[ ] Habitat Condition (Cleanliness, Temperature, Humidity)
[ ] Temperature (Celsius/Fahrenheit)
[ ] Humidity (%)
[ ] Feces Consistency (Normal, Soft, Liquid, Hard)
[ ] Appetite Level (Normal, Decreased, Absent)
[ ] Photo/Video of Observation (optional)

--- ENRICHMENT & STIMULATION ---
[ ] Enrichment Activity Date
[ ] Enrichment Type (Food-Based, Sensory, Social, Physical/Manipulative, Cognitive)
[ ] Detailed Description of Enrichment Activity
[ ] Duration of Enrichment (minutes)
[ ] Animals Participated
[ ] Animal Response/Observations
[ ] Photo/Video Documentation

--- FEEDING & NUTRITION ---
[ ] Feeding Start Time
[ ] Food Quantity (grams/kg)
[ ] Food Type (Herbivore Diet, Carnivore Diet, Omnivore Diet, Specialized Diet)
[ ] Food Source/Supplier
[ ] Date of Food Delivery
[ ] Notes on Feeding (behavior, palatability, adjustments)

--- VETERINARY CARE & TREATMENT ---
[ ] Date of Treatment
[ ] Time of Treatment
[ ] Type of Treatment (Routine Checkup, Vaccination, Medication, Surgery, Diagnostic Procedure, Other)
[ ] Detailed Treatment Notes
[ ] Dosage (if applicable)
[ ] Supporting Documents (e.g., Lab Results)
[ ] Veterinarian (Dr. Smith, Dr. Jones, Dr. Brown)

--- HABITAT MAINTENANCE & CLEANING ---
[ ] Cleaning Schedule Date
[ ] Start Cleaning Time
[ ] Water Change Volume (Gallons)
[ ] Cleaning Time (Minutes)
[ ] Cleaning Notes/Observations
[ ] Cleaning Type (Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Deep Clean)
[ ] Pre/Post Cleaning Photos

--- STAFF TRAINING & COMPETENCY ---
[ ] Training Module Completed (e.g., Animal Handling, First Aid) (Animal Handling, First Aid/CPR, Disease Recognition, Enrichment Techniques, Behavioral Observation)
[ ] Training Completion Date
[ ] Score on Practical Assessment (e.g., out of 100)
[ ] Trainer's Notes/Feedback
[ ] Competency Level (Post-Training) (Novice, Competent, Proficient, Expert)
[ ] Next Assessment/Recertification Date

--- EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURES ---
[ ] Emergency Type (Medical Emergency, Injury, Escape, Natural Disaster, Security Threat)
[ ] Date of Emergency
[ ] Time of Emergency
[ ] Location of Emergency
[ ] Detailed Description of Incident
[ ] Number of Personnel Involved
[ ] Actions Taken During Emergency (Contacted Veterinary Team, Secured Area, Alerted Security, Evacuated Personnel, Administered First Aid)
[ ] Photos/Videos of Incident

--- RECORD KEEPING & DOCUMENTATION ---
[ ] Date of Record
[ ] Time of Record
[ ] Detailed Observations/Notes
[ ] Unique Identifier/Case Number
[ ] Record Type (e.g., Routine, Incident, Treatment) (Routine, Incident, Treatment, Other)
[ ] Supporting Documentation (e.g., Photos, Lab Results)
[ ] Record Keeper Signature

--- GUEST/VISITOR INTERACTION MONITORING ---
[ ] Number of Visitors Observed Approaching Enclosure
[ ] Visitor Behavior Observed (Select all that apply) (Feeding Animals, Touching Enclosure, Making Excessive Noise, Throwing Objects, Harassing Animals, Other)
[ ] Detailed Description of Observed Behavior
[ ] Time of Observation
[ ] Specific Location of Interaction
[ ] Action Taken (if any) (Verbal Warning, Written Warning, Contacted Supervisor, None)
[ ] Staff Member Initials

--- CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT & AUDITING ---
[ ] Audit Date
[ ] Audit Type (Internal, External, Self-Assessment)
[ ] Number of Findings (Total)
[ ] Number of Corrective Actions Implemented
[ ] Summary of Key Findings
[ ] Audit Report File
[ ] Overall Assessment (Excellent, Good, Fair, Needs Improvement)
[ ] Recommendations for Future Audits

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