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The disaster at Jurassic World this weekend left much of the zoological community in shock. The park will be closed for some time, according to initial reports of the damages and casualties, but in the likely event there is still demand for a new facility, I've compiled a small list of things the planners can hopefully do to increase survival rates.
Avoid bringing relatives to work
Family causes stress, which causes distraction, which causes inattention to detail, which leads to accidents.
Check GPS tags to verify animal locations BEFORE entering dangerous enclosures
Thermal cameras and other technology can easily malfunction. Create escalation protocol and be prepared to follow through before sending staff into animal areas.
Don't keep corporate secrets that are vital to husbandry and enclosure maintenance
A genetically-engineered animal may take on unexpected traits, but a thorough understanding of its genetic makeup will help prepare for most scenarios.
Ensure there is enough shelter for guests in the event of a catastrophic failure
Know your facility's maximum attendance and be prepared to provide cover for that number of people. Guests should be aware of what constitutes shelter, and seek the first available location that removes them from danger.
Have failsafes for your failsafes
What would you do if the electro-shock implants were removed from your animals? There should always be a backup plan, and in the case of genetically-engineered mega-predators, the backup plan should be nuclear.
Make sure all staff are properly trained on security protocol and know to double-check all latches and locks
A door or gate doesn't do much good if someone leaves it open.
Use positive reinforcement animal training programs to promote trust and foster positive relationships with staff
You never know when the bond you've forged with your animals will come in handy. It might even save lives.
Never feed collection animals live prey
Feeding live prey encourages hunting instincts to surface and gives animals a target to practice on. Especially when working with long-extinct reptilians, this can make their behavior unpredictable and increase the likelihood that their next target will be human.
Hiring former Marines and other ex-military personnel will give you a staff with built-in gumption and know how in a disaster
It doesn't hurt if they're charismatic and good looking, either.
Make sure all potentially sleazy personnel have taken Monologuing 101
Any staff members who might actually be working against the restoration of order in a disaster should be dispatched immediately. They can be targeted by their use of monologues, which attracts predators.
And finally:
Never forget the other resources at your disposal
It might sound like fighting fire with fire, but sometimes the best solution for a predator problem is more predators.
I know the likelihood of anyone at Masarani or InGen seeing this advice is slim. But if they do, and it saves even one life, my work here is done.
Go here to support the disaster relief efforts for the Jurassic World survivors.
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