BIO 105-010 Species Exhibit Design Project 200 points
this assignment has 3 vital part : you need to write a paper, draw a design, and make a short power point for presentation
There are two components to this project that will be graded separately. The first part is a written research paper. This part is worth 150 points. The second is a class presentation worth 50 points. The paper will be tuned in online as well as uploaded to Turnitin.com.
Part 1: Zoo Habitat Design Paper – 150 Points
Species Information
What animal did you choose? The animal is the BLACK MAMBA
Summarize its natural habitat and lifestyle.
You will need to find out this information to design the appropriate enclosure.
Your paper must include the following information (not necessarily in this order):
Common and scientific name.
Pictures or drawings
Where does it live? Describe its habitat in as much detail as possible.
Include a range map.
Diet – What does it eat?
Do any predators try to eat it?
How does this animal reproduce?
How often and how many offspring?
What adaptations does it have to help it survive in its habitat?
Is the animal endangered? Why?
Enclosure Design
You must turn in a written description of your design and a drawing of your exhibit. You must draw YOUR exhibit – not find a picture of an existing one! You need to consider three big topics: space, environment, and care.
For your presentation you will be making a PowerPoint so you will need to scan in your drawing(s).
To write a good paper, you will need to consider the following as you research your species:
Natural habitat of the animal
Normal group size and structure
The dietary requirements of the animal – what does it eat in the wild and what will you feed it?
Vitamin or mineral supplements
Life history and needs of the animal
The needs of the keepers
Animal health requirements – disease prevention, maintenance of good health
Breeding requirements – dens, nests, privacy, needs of offspring
Signage – what information do you want the public to know? Is there a “message”?
Conservation: issues with the species, programs to be involved with
Education programing; Enrichment options
How many staff do you need? What training to they need?
Record keeping – what records will you keep?
Climate animal lives in vs. climate of where your zoo is located – do you need to consider seasons?
After you do your research read your paper and make sure it includes:
A physical description of the size and structure: – the space and complexity
Materials that the exhibit is made of
Safety concerns – animal, keeper, public
Educational component
Behavioral needs of animal
How many of your species are being kept in this exhibit? What is the ratio of males and females?
Is this a mixed species exhibit? If so what other animals are present and in what number?
How will the animals be fed?
Water sources
Animal husbandry and management plan
Horticulture concerns
Veterinary management
Physical parameters: temperature, pH, salinity, light, sound
Substrate of exhibit – dirt, water, rock etc.
Off exhibit space – “evening” quarters, quarantine
Paper Structure: You can use either Calibri or Times New Roman, 11 or 12 pt. font, 1.5 or double spaced, standard borders. Your total word count must be between 1500 and 2000 words not counting cover page, references page, or pictures. All the above may be included but are not counted towards your word total. No matter how great your paper is if you do not have AT LEAST the minimum word count your grade will not be above 50 points (50%). Don’t forget to put your name on all work turned in!
You must have at least three different sources (not including your text or lecture notes – you can use them, but you must have three other sources). You must use citations and include a works cited page.
