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EAZA Best Practice Guidelines CAPUCHIN MONKEYS
LinkEAZA guidelines for capuchin monkeys (Sapajus and Cebus sp.)
Welsh Government Code of Practice for Animal Welfare Establishments
Guidance prepared by the Welsh Government for animal welfare establishments.
EAZA BEST PRACTICE GUIDELINES: Callitrichidae 3.1 Edition 2017
LinkEAZA guidelines for the care and management of Callitrichidae - marmosets and tamarins.
Four Paws framework for animal welfare assessment
LinkA webpage setting out simple summary of they key factors involved in making animal welfare assessments.
Chimpanzee Care Guide - PASA
A short guide to initial chimp care which is intended for rescuers who are taking care of a chimp before it’s transported to a proper sanctuary.
Feeding & Diets
EAZA Best Practice Guidelines CAPUCHIN MONKEYS
LinkEAZA guidelines for capuchin monkeys (Sapajus and Cebus sp.)
Welsh Government Code of Practice for Animal Welfare Establishments
Guidance prepared by the Welsh Government for animal welfare establishments.
EAZA BEST PRACTICE GUIDELINES: Callitrichidae 3.1 Edition 2017
LinkEAZA guidelines for the care and management of Callitrichidae - marmosets and tamarins.
Chimpanzee Care Guide - PASA
A short guide to initial chimp care which is intended for rescuers who are taking care of a chimp before it’s transported to a proper sanctuary.
Behavioural Care
EAZA Best Practice Guidelines CAPUCHIN MONKEYS
LinkEAZA guidelines for capuchin monkeys (Sapajus and Cebus sp.)
Welsh Government Code of Practice for Animal Welfare Establishments
Guidance prepared by the Welsh Government for animal welfare establishments.
EAZA BEST PRACTICE GUIDELINES: Callitrichidae 3.1 Edition 2017
LinkEAZA guidelines for the care and management of Callitrichidae - marmosets and tamarins.
ZooMonitor
LinkA fantastic resource to enable fast and effective behavioural observations. Highly recommended.
Four Paws framework for animal welfare assessment
LinkA webpage setting out simple summary of they key factors involved in making animal welfare assessments.
Chimpanzee Care Guide - PASA
A short guide to initial chimp care which is intended for rescuers who are taking care of a chimp before it’s transported to a proper sanctuary.
Record Keeping & Monitoring
ZooMonitor
LinkA fantastic resource to enable fast and effective behavioural observations. Highly recommended.
Four Paws framework for animal welfare assessment
LinkA webpage setting out simple summary of they key factors involved in making animal welfare assessments.
Emergency Preparation
GFAS publication: Low Impact Exit Strategy - a guide for sanctuaries
LinkAn excellent document helping rescue centres and sanctuaries plan for hard times and have a strategy in place should they find themselves having to close permanently or temporarily.
Chimpanzee Care Guide - PASA
A short guide to initial chimp care which is intended for rescuers who are taking care of a chimp before it’s transported to a proper sanctuary.
Veterinary Care
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) - Guidelines for euthanasia of animals
LinkA comprehensive set of guidelines for the euthanasia of animals, including wild animals.
EAZA Best Practice Guidelines CAPUCHIN MONKEYS
LinkEAZA guidelines for capuchin monkeys (Sapajus and Cebus sp.)
EAZA BEST PRACTICE GUIDELINES: Callitrichidae 3.1 Edition 2017
LinkEAZA guidelines for the care and management of Callitrichidae - marmosets and tamarins.
Four Paws framework for animal welfare assessment
LinkA webpage setting out simple summary of they key factors involved in making animal welfare assessments.
PASA Primate Veterinary Care Manual - ENGLISH
LinkAn extensive set of guidelines for the veterinary care of primates, published by the Pan African Sanctuary Alliance (PASA)
PASA - MANUEL DE SANTE VETERINAIRE POUR LES PRIMATES (French)
French version of the PASA guidelines on primate veterinary care.
One Health presentation on SARS-CoV-2 in big cats and other species hosted by BCSA & GFAS on April 8
LinkA presentation on dealing with the risks of COVID - the focus is on big cats but there is a lots of information applicable for other species as well.
Chimpanzee Care Guide - PASA
A short guide to initial chimp care which is intended for rescuers who are taking care of a chimp before it’s transported to a proper sanctuary.
Sanctuary & Rescue Centre Management
Organisation & Management
GFAS publication: Low Impact Exit Strategy - a guide for sanctuaries
LinkAn excellent document helping rescue centres and sanctuaries plan for hard times and have a strategy in place should they find themselves having to close permanently or temporarily.
Arcus Foundation - 'Building sustainable sanctuaries'
An excellent guide for sanctuaries and rescue centres to help ensure long term sustainability.
Welsh Government Code of Practice for Animal Welfare Establishments
Guidance prepared by the Welsh Government for animal welfare establishments.
Should you build a rescue centre?
For anyone considering creating a new rescue centre or sanctuary for wild animals. Sets out all of the things to be considered before a decision is made to go forward.
Finance
Arcus Foundation - 'Building sustainable sanctuaries'
An excellent guide for sanctuaries and rescue centres to help ensure long term sustainability.
Welsh Government Code of Practice for Animal Welfare Establishments
Guidance prepared by the Welsh Government for animal welfare establishments.
Should you build a rescue centre?
For anyone considering creating a new rescue centre or sanctuary for wild animals. Sets out all of the things to be considered before a decision is made to go forward.
Fundraising
Arcus Foundation - 'Building sustainable sanctuaries'
An excellent guide for sanctuaries and rescue centres to help ensure long term sustainability.
Public Interaction
EARS Policy: Public interactions with animals
EARS policy on interactions between the public and animals at rescue centres and sanctuaries.
Arcus Foundation - 'Building sustainable sanctuaries'
An excellent guide for sanctuaries and rescue centres to help ensure long term sustainability.
Legal
Arcus Foundation - 'Building sustainable sanctuaries'
An excellent guide for sanctuaries and rescue centres to help ensure long term sustainability.
Welsh Government Code of Practice for Animal Welfare Establishments
Guidance prepared by the Welsh Government for animal welfare establishments.
Policy
GFAS publication: Low Impact Exit Strategy - a guide for sanctuaries
LinkAn excellent document helping rescue centres and sanctuaries plan for hard times and have a strategy in place should they find themselves having to close permanently or temporarily.
EARS Policy: Public interactions with animals
EARS policy on interactions between the public and animals at rescue centres and sanctuaries.
Should you build a rescue centre?
For anyone considering creating a new rescue centre or sanctuary for wild animals. Sets out all of the things to be considered before a decision is made to go forward.
EU Zoos Directive Guidance Document
LinkA document relevant to many rescue centres and sanctuaries that are registered as zoos in their country. Sets out what is required of zoos under the EU Zoos Directive.
Setting up a new rescue facility
Should you build a rescue centre?
For anyone considering creating a new rescue centre or sanctuary for wild animals. Sets out all of the things to be considered before a decision is made to go forward.
Arcus Foundation - 'Building sustainable sanctuaries'
An excellent guide for sanctuaries and rescue centres to help ensure long term sustainability.
GFAS publication: Low Impact Exit Strategy - a guide for sanctuaries
LinkAn excellent document helping rescue centres and sanctuaries plan for hard times and have a strategy in place should they find themselves having to close permanently or temporarily.