Animal Welfare Assessment

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* 1. Please list all 3 assessor names and their respective positions

Assessor 1

Assessor 2

Assessor 3

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* 2. Are you assessing an individual or group?

Individual

Group

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* 3. What is the species or group name?

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* 4. What section?

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* 5. Which taxonomic group are you assessing?

Mammal

Reptile

Amphibian

Bird

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* 6. Please list the animal ZIMS#/Group #

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* 7. What event is dictating this assessment?

Annual

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Nutrition

	0	1	2	NA	Not able to assess
Has each animal consistently been provided an appropriate diet and access to clean, fresh water?	Has each animal consistently been provided an appropriate diet and access to clean, fresh water? 0	Has each animal consistently been provided an appropriate diet and access to clean, fresh water? 1	Has each animal consistently been provided an appropriate diet and access to clean, fresh water? 2	Has each animal consistently been provided an appropriate diet and access to clean, fresh water? NA	Has each animal consistently been provided an appropriate diet and access to clean, fresh water? Not able to assess
Has the diet been consistently provided in a way to encourage species appropriate feeding behavior?	Has the diet been consistently provided in a way to encourage species appropriate feeding behavior? 0	Has the diet been consistently provided in a way to encourage species appropriate feeding behavior? 1	Has the diet been consistently provided in a way to encourage species appropriate feeding behavior? 2	Has the diet been consistently provided in a way to encourage species appropriate feeding behavior? NA	Has the diet been consistently provided in a way to encourage species appropriate feeding behavior? Not able to assess
Has there been consistent evidence that all animals are adequately consuming food?	Has there been consistent evidence that all animals are adequately consuming food? 0	Has there been consistent evidence that all animals are adequately consuming food? 1	Has there been consistent evidence that all animals are adequately consuming food? 2	Has there been consistent evidence that all animals are adequately consuming food? NA	Has there been consistent evidence that all animals are adequately consuming food? Not able to assess

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* 9. Environment

	Acceptable	Questionable	Unacceptable	NA	Not able to assess
Has there been evidence that habitat space provided appropriate resource availability?	Has there been evidence that habitat space provided appropriate resource availability? Acceptable	Has there been evidence that habitat space provided appropriate resource availability? Questionable	Has there been evidence that habitat space provided appropriate resource availability? Unacceptable	Has there been evidence that habitat space provided appropriate resource availability? NA	Has there been evidence that habitat space provided appropriate resource availability? Not able to assess
Has there been consistent evidence that the animal uses habitat space?	Has there been consistent evidence that the animal uses habitat space? Acceptable	Has there been consistent evidence that the animal uses habitat space? Questionable	Has there been consistent evidence that the animal uses habitat space? Unacceptable	Has there been consistent evidence that the animal uses habitat space? NA	Has there been consistent evidence that the animal uses habitat space? Not able to assess
Has there been evidence that indoor and/or holding space provided appropriate resource availability?	Has there been evidence that indoor and/or holding space provided appropriate resource availability? Acceptable	Has there been evidence that indoor and/or holding space provided appropriate resource availability? Questionable	Has there been evidence that indoor and/or holding space provided appropriate resource availability? Unacceptable	Has there been evidence that indoor and/or holding space provided appropriate resource availability? NA	Has there been evidence that indoor and/or holding space provided appropriate resource availability? Not able to assess
Has there been consistent evidence that the animal uses holding space?	Has there been consistent evidence that the animal uses holding space? Acceptable	Has there been consistent evidence that the animal uses holding space? Questionable	Has there been consistent evidence that the animal uses holding space? Unacceptable	Has there been consistent evidence that the animal uses holding space? NA	Has there been consistent evidence that the animal uses holding space? Not able to assess
Has there been evidence that the environment provides appropriate resources for the animal to regulate body temperature and avoid environmental elements?	Has there been evidence that the environment provides appropriate resources for the animal to regulate body temperature and avoid environmental elements? Acceptable	Has there been evidence that the environment provides appropriate resources for the animal to regulate body temperature and avoid environmental elements? Questionable	Has there been evidence that the environment provides appropriate resources for the animal to regulate body temperature and avoid environmental elements? Unacceptable	Has there been evidence that the environment provides appropriate resources for the animal to regulate body temperature and avoid environmental elements? NA	Has there been evidence that the environment provides appropriate resources for the animal to regulate body temperature and avoid environmental elements? Not able to assess
For indoor and/or holding spaces: Has the air quality been consistently and appropriately maintained for the species/individuals?	For indoor and/or holding spaces: Has the air quality been consistently and appropriately maintained for the species/individuals? Acceptable	For indoor and/or holding spaces: Has the air quality been consistently and appropriately maintained for the species/individuals? Questionable	For indoor and/or holding spaces: Has the air quality been consistently and appropriately maintained for the species/individuals? Unacceptable	For indoor and/or holding spaces: Has the air quality been consistently and appropriately maintained for the species/individuals? NA	For indoor and/or holding spaces: Has the air quality been consistently and appropriately maintained for the species/individuals? Not able to assess
For indoor and/or holding spaces: Has the lighting been conducive to species-specific and/or individual needs?	For indoor and/or holding spaces: Has the lighting been conducive to species-specific and/or individual needs? Acceptable	For indoor and/or holding spaces: Has the lighting been conducive to species-specific and/or individual needs? Questionable	For indoor and/or holding spaces: Has the lighting been conducive to species-specific and/or individual needs? Unacceptable	For indoor and/or holding spaces: Has the lighting been conducive to species-specific and/or individual needs? NA	For indoor and/or holding spaces: Has the lighting been conducive to species-specific and/or individual needs? Not able to assess
Has the noise level been conducive to species-specific and/or individual needs?	Has the noise level been conducive to species-specific and/or individual needs? Acceptable	Has the noise level been conducive to species-specific and/or individual needs? Questionable	Has the noise level been conducive to species-specific and/or individual needs? Unacceptable	Has the noise level been conducive to species-specific and/or individual needs? NA	Has the noise level been conducive to species-specific and/or individual needs? Not able to assess
Have all water sources been monitored for appropriate water quality?	Have all water sources been monitored for appropriate water quality? Acceptable	Have all water sources been monitored for appropriate water quality? Questionable	Have all water sources been monitored for appropriate water quality? Unacceptable	Have all water sources been monitored for appropriate water quality? NA	Have all water sources been monitored for appropriate water quality? Not able to assess
Has there been evidence of inappropriate standing or pooling water?	Has there been evidence of inappropriate standing or pooling water? Acceptable	Has there been evidence of inappropriate standing or pooling water? Questionable	Has there been evidence of inappropriate standing or pooling water? Unacceptable	Has there been evidence of inappropriate standing or pooling water? NA	Has there been evidence of inappropriate standing or pooling water? Not able to assess
Have there been any hazards not identified by previous questions?	Have there been any hazards not identified by previous questions? Acceptable	Have there been any hazards not identified by previous questions? Questionable	Have there been any hazards not identified by previous questions? Unacceptable	Have there been any hazards not identified by previous questions? NA	Have there been any hazards not identified by previous questions? Not able to assess

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* 10. Health

	Acceptable	Questionable	Unacceptable	NA	Not able to assess
Has the animal’s weight/BCS consistently appeared to be within the normal range?	Has the animal’s weight/BCS consistently appeared to be within the normal range? Acceptable	Has the animal’s weight/BCS consistently appeared to be within the normal range? Questionable	Has the animal’s weight/BCS consistently appeared to be within the normal range? Unacceptable	Has the animal’s weight/BCS consistently appeared to be within the normal range? NA	Has the animal’s weight/BCS consistently appeared to be within the normal range? Not able to assess
Has the animal’s outward physical appearance consistently been species and seasonally appropriate?	Has the animal’s outward physical appearance consistently been species and seasonally appropriate? Acceptable	Has the animal’s outward physical appearance consistently been species and seasonally appropriate? Questionable	Has the animal’s outward physical appearance consistently been species and seasonally appropriate? Unacceptable	Has the animal’s outward physical appearance consistently been species and seasonally appropriate? NA	Has the animal’s outward physical appearance consistently been species and seasonally appropriate? Not able to assess
Have the animal's movement patterns been consistently species appropriate?	Have the animal's movement patterns been consistently species appropriate? Acceptable	Have the animal's movement patterns been consistently species appropriate? Questionable	Have the animal's movement patterns been consistently species appropriate? Unacceptable	Have the animal's movement patterns been consistently species appropriate? NA	Have the animal's movement patterns been consistently species appropriate? Not able to assess
Have the fecal form and output and urinary appearance and output been consistently species appropriate?	Have the fecal form and output and urinary appearance and output been consistently species appropriate? Acceptable	Have the fecal form and output and urinary appearance and output been consistently species appropriate? Questionable	Have the fecal form and output and urinary appearance and output been consistently species appropriate? Unacceptable	Have the fecal form and output and urinary appearance and output been consistently species appropriate? NA	Have the fecal form and output and urinary appearance and output been consistently species appropriate? Not able to assess
Has the animal participated in voluntary health care? If voluntarily participation was not possible, did equipment and staff experience allow for safe and timely capture/restraint of animal?	Has the animal participated in voluntary health care? If voluntarily participation was not possible, did equipment and staff experience allow for safe and timely capture/restraint of animal? Acceptable	Has the animal participated in voluntary health care? If voluntarily participation was not possible, did equipment and staff experience allow for safe and timely capture/restraint of animal? Questionable	Has the animal participated in voluntary health care? If voluntarily participation was not possible, did equipment and staff experience allow for safe and timely capture/restraint of animal? Unacceptable	Has the animal participated in voluntary health care? If voluntarily participation was not possible, did equipment and staff experience allow for safe and timely capture/restraint of animal? NA	Has the animal participated in voluntary health care? If voluntarily participation was not possible, did equipment and staff experience allow for safe and timely capture/restraint of animal? Not able to assess
Were medical conditions experienced documented, diagnosed & treated in an appropriate and effective manner?	Were medical conditions experienced documented, diagnosed & treated in an appropriate and effective manner? Acceptable	Were medical conditions experienced documented, diagnosed & treated in an appropriate and effective manner? Questionable	Were medical conditions experienced documented, diagnosed & treated in an appropriate and effective manner? Unacceptable	Were medical conditions experienced documented, diagnosed & treated in an appropriate and effective manner? NA	Were medical conditions experienced documented, diagnosed & treated in an appropriate and effective manner? Not able to assess
Did health concerns limit positive welfare?	Did health concerns limit positive welfare? Acceptable	Did health concerns limit positive welfare? Questionable	Did health concerns limit positive welfare? Unacceptable	Did health concerns limit positive welfare? NA	Did health concerns limit positive welfare? Not able to assess

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* 11. Behavior

	Acceptable	Questionable	Unacceptable	NA	Not able to assess
Has the animal demonstrated appropriate frequency and diversity of natural behaviors?	Has the animal demonstrated appropriate frequency and diversity of natural behaviors? Acceptable	Has the animal demonstrated appropriate frequency and diversity of natural behaviors? Questionable	Has the animal demonstrated appropriate frequency and diversity of natural behaviors? Unacceptable	Has the animal demonstrated appropriate frequency and diversity of natural behaviors? NA	Has the animal demonstrated appropriate frequency and diversity of natural behaviors? Not able to assess
Has the animal consistently lacked evidence of self-destructive, aggressive or abnormal behaviors (e.g., stereotypy)?	Has the animal consistently lacked evidence of self-destructive, aggressive or abnormal behaviors (e.g., stereotypy)? Acceptable	Has the animal consistently lacked evidence of self-destructive, aggressive or abnormal behaviors (e.g., stereotypy)? Questionable	Has the animal consistently lacked evidence of self-destructive, aggressive or abnormal behaviors (e.g., stereotypy)? Unacceptable	Has the animal consistently lacked evidence of self-destructive, aggressive or abnormal behaviors (e.g., stereotypy)? NA	Has the animal consistently lacked evidence of self-destructive, aggressive or abnormal behaviors (e.g., stereotypy)? Not able to assess
Has there been an approved enrichment program that has been followed and documented?	Has there been an approved enrichment program that has been followed and documented? Acceptable	Has there been an approved enrichment program that has been followed and documented? Questionable	Has there been an approved enrichment program that has been followed and documented? Unacceptable	Has there been an approved enrichment program that has been followed and documented? NA	Has there been an approved enrichment program that has been followed and documented? Not able to assess
Has there been an active training program based upon positive reinforcement best practices?	Has there been an active training program based upon positive reinforcement best practices? Acceptable	Has there been an active training program based upon positive reinforcement best practices? Questionable	Has there been an active training program based upon positive reinforcement best practices? Unacceptable	Has there been an active training program based upon positive reinforcement best practices? NA	Has there been an active training program based upon positive reinforcement best practices? Not able to assess

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* 12. Choice and Control

	Acceptable	Questionable	Unacceptable	NA	Not able to assess
Has the animal consistently had the choice to shift/crate/secure without unreasonable negative consequences?	Has the animal consistently had the choice to shift/crate/secure without unreasonable negative consequences? Acceptable	Has the animal consistently had the choice to shift/crate/secure without unreasonable negative consequences? Questionable	Has the animal consistently had the choice to shift/crate/secure without unreasonable negative consequences? Unacceptable	Has the animal consistently had the choice to shift/crate/secure without unreasonable negative consequences? NA	Has the animal consistently had the choice to shift/crate/secure without unreasonable negative consequences? Not able to assess
Has the animal participated in voluntary training for behavioral management for physical health or mental stimulation without unreasonable negative consequences when choosing to not participate?	Has the animal participated in voluntary training for behavioral management for physical health or mental stimulation without unreasonable negative consequences when choosing to not participate? Acceptable	Has the animal participated in voluntary training for behavioral management for physical health or mental stimulation without unreasonable negative consequences when choosing to not participate? Questionable	Has the animal participated in voluntary training for behavioral management for physical health or mental stimulation without unreasonable negative consequences when choosing to not participate? Unacceptable	Has the animal participated in voluntary training for behavioral management for physical health or mental stimulation without unreasonable negative consequences when choosing to not participate? NA	Has the animal participated in voluntary training for behavioral management for physical health or mental stimulation without unreasonable negative consequences when choosing to not participate? Not able to assess
Has the animal had the choice to engage socially in a species appropriate manner?	Has the animal had the choice to engage socially in a species appropriate manner? Acceptable	Has the animal had the choice to engage socially in a species appropriate manner? Questionable	Has the animal had the choice to engage socially in a species appropriate manner? Unacceptable	Has the animal had the choice to engage socially in a species appropriate manner? NA	Has the animal had the choice to engage socially in a species appropriate manner? Not able to assess
Has the animal exhibited the ability to cope with guest disturbance or other environmental stressors?	Has the animal exhibited the ability to cope with guest disturbance or other environmental stressors? Acceptable	Has the animal exhibited the ability to cope with guest disturbance or other environmental stressors? Questionable	Has the animal exhibited the ability to cope with guest disturbance or other environmental stressors? Unacceptable	Has the animal exhibited the ability to cope with guest disturbance or other environmental stressors? NA	Has the animal exhibited the ability to cope with guest disturbance or other environmental stressors? Not able to assess

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* 13. Affective/Mental state

	Acceptable	Questionable	Unacceptable	NA	Not able to assess
Has the animal consistently demonstrated behaviors that are strong indicators of positive welfare?	Has the animal consistently demonstrated behaviors that are strong indicators of positive welfare? Acceptable	Has the animal consistently demonstrated behaviors that are strong indicators of positive welfare? Questionable	Has the animal consistently demonstrated behaviors that are strong indicators of positive welfare? Unacceptable	Has the animal consistently demonstrated behaviors that are strong indicators of positive welfare? NA	Has the animal consistently demonstrated behaviors that are strong indicators of positive welfare? Not able to assess
Has there been a consistent lack of evidence of negative welfare?	Has there been a consistent lack of evidence of negative welfare? Acceptable	Has there been a consistent lack of evidence of negative welfare? Questionable	Has there been a consistent lack of evidence of negative welfare? Unacceptable	Has there been a consistent lack of evidence of negative welfare? NA	Has there been a consistent lack of evidence of negative welfare? Not able to assess

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* 14. General notes or comments?