Current Enrichment:
Enrichment Devices:
Feeding Devices
e.g. balls, crates, jugs, etc.
Kongs --> limited success
Tires
Environmental Enrichment:
Seeds tossed in grass (Foraging)
Dry White Rice scattered around exhibit
Food scattered throughout exhibit
Trees
Hanging Rope
Training:
None
Enrichment Opportunities:
Update list of enrichment ideas located at exhibit
Creation of enrichment schedule
Enrichment Articles:
Training & Enrichment with Japanese Snow Macaques
Fun for Apes: Art Is Not Essential
A Hammock in the Rain Forest for Chimpanzees
Enrichment: Unpredictable Ropes & Fire
AAZK Primate Enrichment Guidelines
Using Inexpensive Feeding Equipment & Techniques for Primate Enrichment
Enrichment Ideas:
Spinning Treat Log
Wooden Box Feeder
Newspaper
Foraging Log & Board
Mealworm Bags
Boomer Balls
Feeder Boxes
Cardboard Items
Frozen Kong Treats
Acrylic Tube Feeder
Disco Ball
Balls
Burlap Feeder
Hanging Ice Block
Food Paste
Hammock
Bucket
Boomer Ball Feeder
3 Layer Ice Blocks
Jello Egg Mold
Mirrors
Piņatas
Noise Maker
Seed Shakers
Treat Tubes
Artificial Animals
Scents
Extended Access to Exhibit
Browse
Pine Cone Treats
Log Feeders
Visual Barriers
Spice Paste
Notes:
Social order/behavior is a big concern when designing enrichment devices
e.g. dominant animals won't allow others to use devices