R.E.S.P.E.C.T. OUR ANIMALS AND FACILITIES

Killman Zoo staff, guests and the animals in our care deserve an environment free from abusive or inappropriate behaviour.  If found in violation of any of these policies, engaging in verbal or physical harassment, discriminatory or threatening behaviour or otherwise towards our guests, staff or animals.  We reserve the right to refuse admission to and or revoke without a refund the season’s pass and escort any individual or group out of the zoo if they are endangering our animals, staff or guests.  We encourage all our visitors to enjoy the zoo in a safe and respectful manner.

SHOWING RESPECT, TEACHING RESPECT

We provide these animals with a home while teaching visitors about them.  We ask that all visitors remember the zoo is the animal’s home, and we are visitors there.  No visitor of any age should treat the animals in a disrespectful manner by yelling or spitting at them, throwing objects, poking or taunting them with actions that would be considered teasing.  In addition to adult visitors refraining from these activities, we ask that they correct children and take the opportunity to explain why certain behaviours might have a negative impact on animals (causing stress in an animal with sensitive hearing, or making them agitated causing them to run back and forth and show aggression).   Please show the animals the respect they deserve, and help us teach this conduct to the next generations.

WALKING ON THE TRAILS

Our pathways and trails are not paved, so they maybe uneven in places.  Running along the trails poses a safety risk for falls and injuries.  Some roots may be sticking out of the ground and cannot be removed as its part of an enclosure.  They are painted to mark awareness.  It is also a safety risk for staff that may use trails when handling, walking or transporting animals.  We ask the visitors walk at a safe pace on our trails.

LEAVE THE FEEDINGS TO US!

Zoo staff provides diets for the animals which are healthy and nutritionally balanced.  Human food, plants along zoo trails, and other items outside of their prepared diet can be unhealthy for the animals and may lead to unexpected injury, illness or even death.

NO CLIMBING ON OR OVER FENCE

Trail and habitat fences are in place for the protection of both visitors and animals.  No person of any age for any reason (except zoo staff) should lean, climb or reach across zoo fences.  Wooden trail fences are designed to keep visitors in a safe trail areas, however they are not built to withstand leaning or sitting and may break unexpectedly.  We ask that visitors use benches for seating, not the trail fences.  Photography must be conducted from designated visitor’s areas, safely behind trail fences.

THE ZOO IS A NO SMOKING ZONE!

Smoking is not allowed on zoo grounds, trails or in visitor’s buildings.  Visitors may only smoke in the zoo parking lot or outside of the admissions area before entering the zoo.  Smoking creates a fire hazard along trails and the cigarette ends may be carried by the wind or animals into zoo enclosures.  Visitors caught smoking anywhere within the zoo grounds may be asked to leave.

NO RUNNING

Walk, rather than run…take your time to enjoy everything!

KEEP THE FOLLOWING ITEMS AT HOME OR IN YOUR VEHICLE

Balls, Frisbees, balloons, bicycles, tricycles, roller blades/skates, heelies, skateboards, drugs and alcohol, hackey sacks, scooters and any noisemakers or musical instruments.

DON’T LITTER

Put all of your rubbish in the garbage bins and use the recycling bins when appropriate. Help us keep our zoo clean. Thank you!