Resources
Animal Care & Welfare
Behavioural Care
ZooMonitor
EAZA BEST PRACTICE GUIDELINES: Callitrichidae 3.1 Edition 2017
EAZA Best Practice Guidelines CAPUCHIN MONKEYS
Four Paws framework for animal welfare assessment
A webpage setting out simple summary of they key factors involved in making animal welfare assessments.
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Emergency Preparation
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.
PASA Operations Manual - French
PASA Operations Manual
Feeding & Diets
EAZA BEST PRACTICE GUIDELINES: Callitrichidae 3.1 Edition 2017
Welsh Government Code of Practice for Animal Welfare Establishments
Guidance prepared by the Welsh Government for animal welfare establishments.
EAZA Best Practice Guidelines CAPUCHIN MONKEYS
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.
PASA Operations Manual - French
PASA Operations Manual
Housing & Furnishing
EAZA BEST PRACTICE GUIDELINES: Callitrichidae 3.1 Edition 2017
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.
PASA Operations Manual - French
PASA Operations Manual
Four Paws framework for animal welfare assessment
A webpage setting out simple summary of they key factors involved in making animal welfare assessments.
Link
Link
EAZA BEST PRACTICE GUIDELINES: Callitrichidae 3.1 Edition 2017
Welsh Government Code of Practice for Animal Welfare Establishments
EAZA Best Practice Guidelines CAPUCHIN MONKEYS
Record Keeping & Monitoring
PASA Operations Manual - French
PASA Operations Manual
Four Paws framework for animal welfare assessment
A webpage setting out simple summary of they key factors involved in making animal welfare assessments.
Link
Link
Veterinary Care
One Health presentation on SARS-CoV-2 in big cats and other species hosted by BCSA & GFAS on April 8
A 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.
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PASA - MANUEL DE SANTE VETERINAIRE POUR LES PRIMATES (French)
French version of the PASA guidelines on primate veterinary care.
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) - Guidelines for euthanasia of animals
EAZA BEST PRACTICE GUIDELINES: Callitrichidae 3.1 Edition 2017
EAZA Best Practice Guidelines CAPUCHIN MONKEYS
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.
PASA Operations Manual - French
PASA Operations Manual
Four Paws framework for animal welfare assessment
A webpage setting out simple summary of they key factors involved in making animal welfare assessments.
Link
Link
Sanctuary & Rescue Centre Management
Finance
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.
Welsh Government Code of Practice for Animal Welfare Establishments
Guidance prepared by the Welsh Government for animal welfare establishments.
PASA Operations Manual - French
PASA Operations Manual
Fundraising
Arcus Foundation - 'Building sustainable sanctuaries'
An excellent guide for sanctuaries and rescue centres to help ensure long term sustainability.
PASA Operations Manual - French
PASA Operations Manual
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.
PASA Operations Manual - French
PASA Operations Manual
Organisation & Management
PASA Education Manual - French
PASA Education Manual
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
An 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.
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Welsh Government Code of Practice for Animal Welfare Establishments
Guidance prepared by the Welsh Government for animal welfare establishments.
PASA Operations Manual - French
PASA Operations Manual
Policy
EU Zoos Directive Guidance Document
A document relevant to many rescue centres and sanctuaries registered as zoos in their countries. Sets out the requirements for zoos under the EU Zoos Directive.
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EARS Policy: Public interactions with animals
EARS policy on interactions between the public and animals at rescue centres and sanctuaries.
PASA Education Manual - French
PASA Education Manual
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.
GFAS publication: Low Impact Exit Strategy - a guide for sanctuaries
An 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.
Link
Link
PASA Operations Manual - French
PASA Operations Manual
Public Interaction
EARS Policy: Public interactions with animals
EARS policy on interactions between the public and animals at rescue centres and sanctuaries.
PASA Education Manual - French
PASA Education Manual
Arcus Foundation - 'Building sustainable sanctuaries'
An excellent guide for sanctuaries and rescue centres to help ensure long term sustainability.
PASA Operations Manual - French
PASA Operations Manual
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
An 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.
Link
Link