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Zoo

Animal General Care
Priority Outcome: Create a more livable and sustainable city
This program provides for the daily care of the Zoo's animals by planning, purchasing, preparing, and
distributing the animals' daily meals; cleaning and maintaining animal exhibits; daily observation of animals'
behavior and recording in daily logs; managing animal records permits; sharing animal behavior information
with other zoos; and coordinating behavioral enrichment programs for the animals. In addition, staff participate
in the Association of Zoos and Aquariums wildlife conservation programs, conduct research, and use the
information to better manage the captive population.

Program Changes Direct Cost Positions Total Cost
Changes in Salaries, Expense, Equipment, and Special
Apportionment of Changes Applicable to Various Programs 35,409 - 121,197
Related costs consist of employee benefits.
SG: $15,409 EX: $20,000
Related Costs: $85,788
Continuation of Services
8. Animal General Care Support 489,957 7 760,226
Add funding and regular authority for seven positions
consisting of four Animal Keepers and three Senior Animal
Keepers to support the Animal General Care Program. Funding
is provided by the Zoo Enterprise Trust Fund. Related costs
consist of employee benefits.

SG: $489,957
Related Costs: $270,269
9. Behavioral Enrichment Program 67,233 - 104,882
Continue funding and resolution authority for one Animal
Keeper to coordinate and support the Behavioral Enrichment
Program. Funding is reimbursed by the Greater Los Angeles
Zoo Association. Related costs consist of employee benefits.
SG: $67,233
Related Costs: $37,649

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