modified operational sequence methodology for zoo exhibit design and renovation: Conceptualizing animals, staff, and visitors as interdependent coworkers

Human factors analyses have been used to improve efficiency and safety in various work environments. Although generally limited to humans, the universality of these analyses allows for their formal application to a much broader domain. This paper outlines a model for the use of human factors to enha...

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Published in:Zoo biology 2014-07, Vol.33 (4), p.336-348
Main Authors: Kelling, Nicholas J, Gaalema, Diann E, Kelling, Angela S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animal Welfare
Animals
Animals, Zoo
Facility Design and Construction - methods
Housing, Animal - standards
human factors
Humans
Models, Theoretical
needs assessment
operational sequence diagrams
Task Performance and Analysis
welfare
zoo animals
zoo exhibit design
zoos
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Summary:Human factors analyses have been used to improve efficiency and safety in various work environments. Although generally limited to humans, the universality of these analyses allows for their formal application to a much broader domain. This paper outlines a model for the use of human factors to enhance zoo exhibits and optimize spaces for all user groups; zoo animals, zoo visitors, and zoo staff members. Zoo exhibits are multi‐faceted and each user group has a distinct set of requirements that can clash or complement each other. Careful analysis and a reframing of the three groups as interdependent coworkers can enhance safety, efficiency, and experience for all user groups. This paper details a general creation and specific examples of the use of the modified human factors tools of function allocation, operational sequence diagram and needs assessment. These tools allow for adaptability and ease of understanding in the design or renovation of exhibits. Zoo Biol. 33:336–348, 2014. © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
ISSN:0733-3188
1098-2361
DOI:10.1002/zoo.21134