Okapi’s enrichment delight

Hi, Lito still here filling in for Zebee. Today Sally is getting to try out her new enrichment idea for Mori.
Join me as I watch over the fence and listen to her describe her idea to Rebekha.

“Okay, so I was planning on doing some tree baiting.”

“Good idea Sally. What types of treats are you planning on using? And how are you going to introduce this to Mori?”

“Well, I know that the Okapi’s like carrots and apples, so I was thinking of threading carrot chunks and apple slices on some twigs and then mixing them in with the tree branches.”

“Oh I like this. I think Mori will like it too. Need any help?”

“Thanks Rebekha, let’s go cut up the carrots and apples and get this up so we can watch Mori have fun with it before we go home.”

Sounds like Mori is going to have some fun today. I wonder when they will do something in my exhibit?

Oh, here’s a cool link I found about a mama Okapi getting ready to have her baby. Learn about how long the Okapi is pregnant, and find out why the keepers measure her girth on a regular basis.

Bye for now. . .

Tiger Enrichment?!?

Wow! Rebekha and Sally are getting very brave! They are talking about going into the tiger exhibit to do some new type of enrichment idea. I wonder what it will be. Let's listen in and find out.

"So, Sally, are you with me on this one?"

"Sure Rebekha. Sounds interesting."

"Oh, it will be a piece of cake. I'll make sure that Tilly and Zeus are in the barn when we go into their exhibit."

"Okay, that sounds much better. So, what scents are we going to try out? Perfumes or animal scents?"

"I think we'll start with perfume. We need to be sure we spray it right at the level that Zeus would typically 'mark' the tree with his scent. This way, he will notice it and studies show that animals will rub up against the area."

"I'm curious to see how Zeus and Tilly react to this. What perfume are you going to use? A 'manly' scent or a woman's perfume?"

"Let's try one of each and see which one they like best. Okay, are you ready? Let's go!"

So, what do you think Zeus and Tilly will do? You can weigh in on this by answering the survey today or dropping us a comment.