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Various Zoo Exhibits

General Information

* Name/Location of Museum/Exhibit

Various Zoo Exhibits

Is there a continuous unobstructed route of travel from entrance to the exhibit(s)?

Yes

Is the route of travel well-lit?

Yes

Describe the surface of the route of travel:

carpet

Overall, is there clear space around exhibits and areas of 60" or more in diameter?

Yes

Overall, are table case exhibits 36" in height or less from the floor?

Yes

For exhibits that are interactive or “hands-on," is the height of the exhibit between 15" to 48" if unobstructed or 15" to 44" if obstructed?

N/A

Overall does the lighting of exhibits allow for easy reading/viewing?

Yes

Are pictures used along with words in exhibits?

Yes

For exhibits that are visual images, are there audio description services?

Overall, does print on exhibits follow guidelines for font size?

(less than 3" viewing distance = 24 point font, 39" viewing distance = 48 point font, 78" viewing distance = 100 point font, 118" viewing distance = 148 point font)

Yes

ExhibitUSS Antiquities

Type of exhibit:

Permanent

Overall, is there an accessible route of travel throughout this exhibit area?

Yes

Overall, are items within this exhibit within average line of site?

Yes

ExhibitDiversity of Birds

Type of exhibit:

Permanent

Overall, is there an accessible route of travel throughout this exhibit area?

Yes

Overall, are items within this exhibit within average line of site?

Yes

Comments regarding this exhibit area:

This area is hot and humid with a wet and rough concrete walkway. Birds walk around next
throughout the exhibit.

ExhibitAnimal Adaptations

Type of exhibit:

Permanent

Overall, is there an accessible route of travel throughout this exhibit area?

Yes

Overall, are items within this exhibit within average line of site?

Yes

ExhibitEcosystems

Type of exhibit:

Permanent

Overall, is there an accessible route of travel throughout this exhibit area?

Yes

Overall, are items within this exhibit within average line of site?

Yes

Comments regarding this exhibit area:

There is a doorway in middle of exhibit: double door, 9 lbs. 33.75 inch opening for each door.

ExhibitAsian Elephant

Type of exhibit:

Permanent

Overall, is there an accessible route of travel throughout this exhibit area?

Yes

Overall, are items within this exhibit within average line of site?

Yes

ExhibitDomestic Animals

Type of exhibit:

Permanent

Overall, is there an accessible route of travel throughout this exhibit area?

Yes

Overall, are items within this exhibit within average line of site?

Yes

ExhibitWildlife Trail

Type of exhibit:

Permanent

Overall, is there an accessible route of travel throughout this exhibit area?

Yes

Overall, are items within this exhibit within average line of site?

Yes

Comments regarding this exhibit area:

outside, paved trail, very hilly, and curvy and has wooden boardwalk.

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Assessment

Various Zoo Exhibits

General Information

ExhibitUSS Antiquities

ExhibitDiversity of Birds

ExhibitAnimal Adaptations

ExhibitEcosystems

ExhibitAsian Elephant

ExhibitDomestic Animals

ExhibitWildlife Trail

Comments

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Assessment

Various Zoo Exhibits

General Information

ExhibitUSS Antiquities

ExhibitDiversity of Birds

ExhibitAnimal Adaptations

ExhibitEcosystems

ExhibitAsian Elephant

ExhibitDomestic Animals

ExhibitWildlife Trail

Comments

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