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Individual Methods for
Enclosure Design
Windows
The methods outlined in this section relate to features of enclosure construction and layout which may be used to enhance the living conditions of animals, including the use of shelter areas, vegetation, viewing platforms and climbing structures.
Windows |
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| Method | Position of windows on exterior wall of chimp housing allows chimps and monkeys in the outside and inside enclosure areas to observe each other. | |
| Species | Chimpanzee, Ring-tailed Lemur, Monkeys. | |
| Purpose | Allows visual contact to be maintained between areas of indoor and outdoor enclosures. | |
| Pro | -- | |
| Con | Some chimps in outdoor enclosure jump at window if keeper or visitor stands inside looking out. Windows have to be washed regularly, often more than once per day. | |
| Improvements | -- | |
| Comments | Chimps have been observed to interact through the barrier. If the windows are large, they do not allow primates to ‘hide’ from the public, or they may feel too exposed. | |
| Frequency of Use | Constant. | |
| Ratings | Usefulness | 8 |
| Convenience | N/A | |
| Value For Money | N/A | |
| Range of Users | 10 | |
| Contributed By | Primate Section | |