[NHCOLL-L:5086] Re: Guidelines for live animals in exhibits

[CAHawks at aol.com]

Hi Chris
 
Be aware that the USDA has regs regarding use of animals for exhibition  
(even in museums). See attached items for more info.
 
Cathy
 
In a message dated 11/18/2010 12:05:57 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
dinoceras at juno.com writes:

Hi  all,

Do any of your institutions have guidelines established for  housing live 
animals (reptiles and amphibians) in exhibit areas? We have an  immersive 
exhibit in which you wonder along a winding path through various  local 
habitats. These are basically open dioramas (for example - a forest area  with 
full-size "trees" with taxidermy mounts both on the forest floor and in  the 
trees). Barriers between the visitor and the habitats are more visual than  
physical (a tree snag, a bridge railing, a farm fence, etc.). Recently, there  
has been some discussion about moving our live animals into this area. Up to 
 this time the live animals have been maintained in a separate classroom  
setting at some distance from exhibit areas. My greatest concern is that  
having the live animals in the exhibit area will put the mounted specimens at  
a greater risk for pest infestations. I'm also worried about the welfare of  
the animals, themselves, under such conditions (before access to them was  
limited to when!
a staff member was present). Are these concerns  valid? What sort of 
precautions do you require to maintain this sort of mix?  Any information / 
insights about this type of arrangement would be  appreaciated.

Thanks,

Chris Chandler
Putnam  Museum
Davenport,  IA

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