Animal Enrichment Giving Tree
Now Through December 31
Click here for the 2011 Animal Enrichment Wish List
Click here for frequently asked questions about the Enrichment Giving Tree
The holidays are quickly approaching, and the American Association of Zookeepers (AAZK) is inviting you to participate in its annual Animal Enrichment Giving Tree program.
The idea is similar to the Salvation Army's Angel tree. Simply pick a gift off the tree in the Zoo's lobby or the Rendezvous room, purchase it (or donate money for the item) and then bring it to the Zoo to be given to the animals.
Keepers request specific items for their areas. The gift you pick is one that comes straight from the people who know the animals' needs best.
Enrichment is intended to encourage behaviors that are appropriate for the species, and that satisfy an animal's physical and psychological needs. Enrichment is everything from puzzle feeders and safari balls to new sounds, new smells and new textures.
We hope that everyone will take part in the Enrichment Giving Tree and make 2012 a very happy new year for our animals and zookeepers alike!
