Provision of an opportunity to express most normal behaviour 9. Animals should be allowed the opportunity to express most normal behaviour, taking into account current enrichment and husbandry guidelines. Provision of protection from fear and distress 10. Zoo animals are often confined for long periods in indoor area and the group composition should reflect this situation. Enclosure design should allow for as much normal behaviour as possible, and provide areas of escape from other animals and the public.
Animals often benefit from mixed species environments.
However, inter-species conflict can cause stress and this needs to be monitored, recorded and reviewed, including safety from potential predators. The complete document has been made available in Adobe Acrobat format for downloading. The Adobe Acrobat Reader can be freely downloaded .