Zoo Security

Focus on Zoo Security

How Zoos Respond When a Dangerous Animal Escapes

It’s one thing if the llamas get out. But if a tiger escapes its enclosure at a zoo, it initiates a critical response that’s a partnership between animal caretakers, veterinarian staff, and a weapons team to keep people safe.

Infographic: What Security Standards Exist for Zoos and Aquariums?

Security personnel must meet several significant thresholds to achieve accreditation by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Here are some of the measures they need to have in place.

Holding the Door: How the Columbus Zoo is Rekeying its Campus

There are lions, tigers, bears, and about 1,500 sets of door hardware that need to be replaced. Here’s how the security team at the Columbus Zoo Family of Parks prepared to rekey its campus.

Sneaky Sea Lions and Humbolt Penguin Houdinis: 8 Famous Zoo Escapes

Despite best intentions and security measures, zoo animals sometimes escape their enclosures. Here are eight escapades throughout history that caught our eye.

Clipping Bird Flu’s Wings with Biosecurity in Zoos

A decade ago, zoo veterinary teams worked with public health officials to respond to the threat of avian influenza. Those exercises helped create a culture of biosecurity planning that leverages strong relationships between stakeholders to rapidly respond to emerging threats.

Fast Facts: What is Avian Influenza?

Avian influenza, known as bird flu, is spread by wild birds and poses a major risk for birds that become infected with the disease.