Unit Award Scheme

118097 THE ROLE OF THE MODERN ZOO IN WILDLIFE CONSERVATION

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
acquired an understanding of
1	how modern zoos play an important role in wildlife conservation, including the importance of breeding programmes and public engagement	Summary sheet
2	how the role of zoos has changed over the last 200 years	Summary sheet
3	why research is a vital part of modern zoos, helping them to stay at the forefront of animal welfare and conservation science	Summary sheet
shown knowledge of
4	at least three threats currently facing wildlife	Student completed work
5	what the IUCN red list is and the different groups it categorises wild animals into	Student completed work
6	what ZSL stands for and what the purpose of the organisation is	Student completed work
7	at least two examples of how conservation organisations like ZSL protect endangered species	Summary sheet
8	why networks, such as BIAZA, are important in supporting the work of zoos	Summary sheet
9	at least two reasons why record keeping is important in a zoological collection, eg the Zoological Information Management System (ZIMS)	Summary sheet
experienced
10	taking part in behind the scenes tours of a modern zoo, seeing how they care for their animals	Summary sheet
11	working in a modern zoo by taking part in at least two hands-on animal husbandry tasks.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 28 November 2022Level - Level Two