Description Have you been looking for a way to simulate digging in a small mammal like a fox or a meerkat? Look no farther then this easy to build reusable wooden dig box! This wooden dig box is very easy to make using only plywood and a 2″x4″ with basic tools. It features a removable […]
Description We are back with another very simple hanging spool swing design that requires very little work and will result in a very functional and reliable piece of exhibit furniture. This item can be used for various felines, primates and even small mammals that are agile and have good balance. This wooden spool swing will
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Description This is an enrichment item that I’ve been wanting to build for a really long time but I haven’t had the materials to do so as it involves a very large wooden spool. This rolling hay feeder is built using a very large spool and wire mesh to create a device that you can
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So you want to become a zookeeper? Well I’m going to be the first one to tell you that the job is a lot different then you think. Parts of the job are incredible and will leave you with once in a lifetime experiences that will make your grandkids eyes go wide with amazement when
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Description This rope ladder perch is a great way to expand perching areas in an exhibit without taking up a lot of extra space within the exhibit. Its also extremely useful due to its maneuverability, this is a great way to change up the exhibit without having to move trees and other exhibit features. This
Description This is not only a great piece of enrichment of enrichment for agile felines and primates but can also be a very prominent and permanent feature to any exhibit. This hanging pallet platform allows keepers to take full advantage of high spaces within an exhibit without taking away space on the ground. This platform
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Description In this post we will be outlining a very easy edition to the Zip line we made in an earlier post. This barrel-toy is very useful particularly for enriching large ungulates that would enjoy hitting and ramming objects, it can be easily be added to an exhibit, hung from a Zip-line or a tree.
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Description This is another post that can be used to add to your Zip Line enrichment. This easy piece of enrichment requires almost no modification to a standard spool and can be very versatile when hung from a zip line. Building Instructions/ Materials Large wooden spool with a wooden core Hemp rope or steel cable
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Description: This item is basically a large hamster running wheel which can be used as enrichment for small mammals and even birds (and theoretically larger animals if the building materials were made more robust). Since this particular running wheel was only going to be used for small mammals a basic frame was designed using PVC
Description This article will be going over how to make very simple enrichment zip-line that consists of a strong steel cable. This is an extremely versatile piece of enrichment to have in every exhibit. I’ve found it particularly useful for agile carnivores as its a great way to exploit natural athletic behaviours to obtain
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