Podcast Episode 6- Using training as an enrichment tool.
In this episode we will be exploring how training can be used effectively in an enrichment program. Read the full article HERE. Podcast is available on: Spotify iTunes Google Play
The Five Elements of a Successful Enrichment Program
Although there are many things that go into an enrichment program in order to make it successful over the long term we believe that these things can be boiled down into 5 key elements. Natural History– A thorough understanding of an animals natural history will allow you to create species specific enrichment opportunities resulting in …
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Hanging Wood Cookie Feeder
Its been a little while since I’ve put out a build design, and I have a great one that I’m sure many of you will find very useful. Today we are going to be talking about a very versatile and relatively easy to build enrichment item, that also happens to look very cool since its …
Podcast Ep. 5 – A Modern Guide to Environmental Enrichment in Zoos and Aquariums
In todays episode we talk about what I view as a guide to what a modern enrichment program should look like and how some of these topics can be built into a new enrichment program or integrated into an existing one. Podcast is available on: Itunes Spotify Google Play
Podcast Ep. 4- Talking Zookreepers with Caitlin Gordon-Hall
Today we sit down and interview the founder of the popular Facebook group Zookreepers Caitlin Gordon-Hall. Check out Zookreepers HERE. Podcast is available on: Itunes Spotify Google Play
Felid enrichment overview
For this article I will be discussing what I view as a “behavioural husbandry overview” for felids. This article will include the various forms of felid enrichment and training that can be used effectively on felids, both large and small, within a zoo setting. Felids are some of my favourite animals to work with due …
Podcast Ep. 3 – Contrafreeloading in Zoos and Aquariums
In this episode we go over the fundamentals of contrafreeloading and how you can easily implement it into your behavioural husbandry program. Read the original article HERE. Podcast available on iTunes, Spotify and Google Play.
Using Training as an Enrichment Tool
I spend a lot of time writing articles about various enrichment devices, techniques and concepts like contrafreeloading, but “enrichment” is just a part of a behavioural husbandry program in an animal care facility, the other major piece of the program is training. That is why in today’s post we are going to be taking a …
Podcast Ep.2- What is Animal Enrichment?
In this podcast we will answer the question, what is animal enrichment? We will go over the types of enrichment applied in a zoo and aquarium setting as well as how these various forms of enrichment can be used effectively. Read the article version HERE. Podcast available on iTunes, Spotify and Google Play.
Six projects to do when your facility is closed to the public
We are living in some crazy times right now due to the impact COVID-19 is having on our lives. One of the major impacts it has had is forcing the mass closure of non essential businesses all over the world including many Zoos and Aquariums. While it may be disheartening for animal care staff to …
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