SECURITY PROBLEMS IN ZOOS MEGAPOLISES

The questions related to the study of security systems in zoological parks, zoological parks layouts largest Russian and foreign countries, with fires in some zoos and measures to ensure the safety of people and the inhabitants of zoos in the case of fires and other emergencies were considered. Practical significance of the work lies in the fact that the issues of security of visitors and inhabitants of the zoo at fires and other emergencies can be of great importance, since the safety of the animals and visitors — one of the main requirements for the operation of the zoo. A zoo is by definition subject to increased risk due to the content of wild predatory animals, large animals like crowded places, but also because of the risk of disease outbreaks. Evaluating of the effectiveness of security systems in zoological parks would increase the security of visitors, staff and inmates of zoological parks.