3. Maintenance
• The exhibit of the giraffe will be located outside
to create a more natural setting
• A combination of solid walls and sturdy wood
fencing will be used to surround the perimeter
of the enclosure. Giraffes tend to lean against
the fences to reach the plants
• There are several, very tall wooden poles (2m-
3m off the ground) placed throughout the
habitat that contain barrels of hay for the
animals to eat
4. Maintenance (cont.)
• The ground is firm, dry, and is no steeper
than 40 degrees for the safety of the
animals
• The surrounding plants are made sure to
be non-toxic
• Water troughs are placed ground level
throughout the exhibit for their water
source
5. Maintenance (cont.)
• The hay barrels are
rotated and emptied
on a weekly basis to
keep fresh
• Water troughs are
washed out and
scrubbed daily
• There is a
fresh, clean water
supply at all times
for the nourishment
of the giraffes
6. Medical Treatment
• Preventative medicine programs are used
to prevent diseases
• Regular faecal collection is for
indentifying and treating internal and
external parasites
• Weighing and taking blood of the animals
is done year round
7. Medical Treatment (cont.)
• Daily health checks include observing
appearance, physical state, normal
urination and defecation, and food intake
• Routine health checks such as
injections, oral administration of
drugs, hoof work, and rectal and vaginal
examinations are done to prevent any
diseases
8. Public Viewing
• There is an
elevated viewing
platform for safe
public viewing and
feeding of the
giraffes
• Zookeepers are
carefully
monitoring for the
safety of the
humans as well as
the animals
9. Handicap Accessibility
• All buildings and exhibits are accessible
for the handicapped, including the
giraffe exhibit
• There is a ramp located for wheelchair
accessibility for the elevated viewing
ground
10. Severe Weather Conditions
• The exhibit is equipped with a house for
the giraffes for shelter from inclement
weather
• The house provides area for the animals
to be fed and roam around
• The house contains a smooth paneling
and no bolts or screws for the safety of
the giraffes
11. Severe Weather Conditions (cont.)
• A bedding made of
straw is provided for
each giraffe inside the
house to sleep in
• Under floor heating is
provided for extreme
cases of cold weather
if needed
• The doors are tall
enough for the
giraffes to maneuver
comfortably through
13. Maintenance
• The exhibit of the elephant contains an
outdoor and indoor area
• The outside area is 2,000 square miles
and no more than 8 elephants are kept in
an exhibit provide sufficient space for the
animals
• The ground is a combination of
concrete, that reduces foot/toenail
growth, and sand for dust bathing
14. Maintenance (cont.)
• A man-made pool, the slope no greater
than 30° is available to the elephants for
cooling and bathing purposes
• There are no vertical slides and no-slip
surfaces for the safety of the animals
• Diagonal bars outline the perimeter of the
exhibit to prevent the elephants from
escaping
15. Maintenance (cont.)
• Manual back-up of the gates is provided
in cases of emergency
• The elephants eat 125-175 pounds and
are fed small portions throughout the day
• The majority of their diet is hay but are
also given fruits
• The elephants drink from the pool to stay
hydrated
16. Maintenance (cont.)
• Feed troughs are
located in the house
for filling and cleaning
from outside the
enclosure
• Water troughs are also
located inside and are
rinsed and cleaned
daily
• Drinking water in
indoor areas is worm
ideally for the animals
17. Medical Treatment
• Zookeepers and veterinarians check and
follow protocol for issues such as cystic
malformations, herpes virus, anesthetic
death, and monitoring during pregnancy
• Weighing and taking blood of the animals
are done year round
18. Public Viewing
• There is a specific are
designated for
overlooking the exhibit
• It is a slightly elevated
are that allows access
to observe the
elephants at a safe,
eye level
• There is a seating area
that is also shaded
19. Handicap Accessibility
• All buildings and exhibits are accessible
for the handicapped, including the
elephant exhibit
• There is a ramp for wheelchairs that leads
to the elephant observation deck
20. Severe Weather Conditions
• A house is available as an indoor area for
the elephants
• It is 300 square miles comfortably fitting
6 elephants
• Separate pens equipped with moveable
barriers allow independence for the
animals
• The house is especially used for
conditions of cold weather
