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why is it important to evaluate zoo enrichment projects or visitor-animal interactions?
may be ____ and waste time and
____ or even be harmful to the animals
involved (e.g. some animals may become
____ __ ____ may increase in a group
of animals)
____ issues for people (staff/visitors)
may be ____ with zoo visitors
why is it important to evaluate zoo enrichment projects or visitor-animal interactions? may be ____ and waste time and ____ or even be harmful to the animals involved (e.g. some animals may become ____ __ ____ may increase in a group of animals) ____ issues for people (staff/visitors) may be ____ with zoo visitors
ineffective, resources, stressed or aggression, safety, unpopular.
What are the criteria for effective enrichment?
must be ____ to suit each individual animal
Sometimes only the ____ individual(s) access
enrichment
Should not be ____ (e.g. fixed schedules of
reinforcement)
Must be ___ for animal(e.g. not a choking hazard)
Must be safe for ___ ____ and visitors
Cost effective & easy to clean, fill with food
See your Enrichment Checklist for Assessment 1
part of an ____ approach to welfare and wellbeing
What are the criteria for effective enrichment? must be ____ to suit each individual animal Sometimes only the ____ individual(s) access enrichment Should not be ____ (e.g. fixed schedules of reinforcement) Must be ___ for animal(e.g. not a choking hazard) Must be safe for ___ ____ and visitors Cost effective & easy to clean, fill with food See your Enrichment Checklist for Assessment 1 part of an ____ approach to welfare and wellbeing
tailored, dominant, predictable, safe, zoo workers, holistic.
What are the 5 categories of enrichment?
What are the 5 categories of enrichment?
social, cognitive, physical habitat, sensory, and food.
What are some examples of food-based enrichment?
most widely used method of enrichment
animals need food to ____ & more likely to interact
aim is to ____ feeding times
easiest way dividing daily diet into _ __ _ ____
leave fruit & vegetables whole & throw them onto
____ so animals have to pull the food through mesh
cut food pieces ____ ____ or use nuts & seeds &
scatter through enclosure so animals forage through
substrate ( scatter feed )
hide food in ____ __ ____ sacks & hang them from
pulley systems & wires or trees
____ ____ task with food as reinforcer
What are some examples of food-based enrichment? most widely used method of enrichment animals need food to ____ & more likely to interact aim is to ____ feeding times easiest way dividing daily diet into _ __ _ ____ leave fruit & vegetables whole & throw them onto ____ so animals have to pull the food through mesh cut food pieces ____ ____ or use nuts & seeds & scatter through enclosure so animals forage through substrate ( scatter feed ) hide food in ____ __ ____ sacks & hang them from pulley systems & wires or trees ____ ____ task with food as reinforcer
What is cognitive enrichment. and how is it implemented?
includes ____ ____ that occupy an animal’s time
____ ____, Kong toys, tyres, cardboard tubes & fire
hoses
____ __ ____ mental stimulation
can use ____ ____ where food is hidden in
different ways & inside different objects
animals use ____ ____ skills to access food
What is cognitive enrichment. and how is it implemented? includes ____ ____ that occupy an animal’s time ____ ____, Kong toys, tyres, cardboard tubes & fire hoses ____ __ ____ mental stimulation can use ____ ____ where food is hidden in different ways & inside different objects animals use ____ ____ skills to access food
How can sensory enrichment be achieved?
can use _ ____: sight, sound, touch, smell & taste
most common is ____ enrichment (sense of smell)
herbs & spices, perfume & deodorant, catnip or even
______ or mouthwash can be dotted around exhibit
usually induces ____ ____ ____ from animals
reaffirming their ____ boundaries
How can sensory enrichment be achieved? can use _ ____: sight, sound, touch, smell & taste most common is ____ enrichment (sense of smell) herbs & spices, perfume & deodorant, catnip or even ______ or mouthwash can be dotted around exhibit usually induces ____ ____ ____ from animals reaffirming their ____ boundaries
What role does physical habitat play in animal welfare and enrichment?
important role in animal welfare by meeting
_____ ____ & providing a positive
environment
____ _ ____ physical space for enrichment
____ food within spaces in enclosures,
incorporate more objects to encourage ____ ___, & develop and enhance space by
providing mental stimulation
’ in enclosure
Usable space/ (temperature)
____ barriers
_____ to rebuilt enclosures
What role does physical habitat play in animal welfare and enrichment? important role in animal welfare by meeting _____ ____ & providing a positive environment ____ _ ____ physical space for enrichment ____ food within spaces in enclosures, incorporate more objects to encourage ____ ___, & develop and enhance space by providing mental stimulation ’ in enclosure Usable space/ (temperature) ____ barriers _____ to rebuilt enclosures
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Study Notes
Importance of Evaluating Zoo Enrichment Projects
- Effective evaluation helps avoid wasting time and resources, which may be detrimental to animal welfare.
- Inadequate enrichment can lead to harmful behaviors such as increased aggression or stress in animals.
- Visitor-animal interactions can have negative impacts on both animals and staff if not managed properly.
Criteria for Effective Enrichment
- Enrichment must be tailored to meet the needs of individual animals.
- Opportunities should occasionally be limited to certain individuals to promote natural behaviors.
- Avoid fixed schedules for delivering enrichment to prevent animals from becoming predictable in their behavior.
- Enrichment should be safe, avoiding choking hazards or other risks.
- Must ensure safety for staff and visitors.
- Should be cost-effective and easy to maintain, including cleaning and replenishment.
Categories of Enrichment
- Food-Based Enrichment:
- Widely utilized strategy since animals require food to survive, which increases their engagement.
- Aim to enhance the feeding experience, often achieved by dividing daily diets into multiple feedings.
- Whole fruits and vegetables can be scattered; animals must retrieve food through mesh, promoting natural behaviors.
- Food can be hidden in bags or hung in various locations to encourage foraging behavior.
Cognitive Enrichment
- Engages animals’ problem-solving abilities and provides mental stimulation.
- Tools include interactive devices like Kongs, tires, and cardboard tubes.
- Offers challenges through hidden food in complex environments that require animals to use cognitive skills to access rewards.
Sensory Enrichment
- Enhances the animal's sensory experiences of sight, sound, touch, smell, and taste.
- Olfactory enrichment is particularly effective; using herbs, spices, or scents scattered around their habitat leads to exploratory behavior.
- Stimulates natural instincts and reinforces territorial boundaries.
Physical Habitat's Role in Animal Welfare
- Physical space is critical for supporting animal health and offering enrichment.
- Dispersing food within enclosures and adding stimulating objects encourages natural behavior patterns.
- Environmental design should focus on manipulating usable space, incorporating barriers, and allowing for regular habitat improvements.
- Temperature considerations and space usability must be integrated into habitat design.
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