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What Fun it is to B.E. Poking Around!
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What Fun it is to B.E. Poking Around!
Written by Danielle, Behavioral Enrichment & Animal Welfare Coordinator
Behavioral Enrichment is a vital part of our keepers' day, ensuring that the animals in their care have stimulation and opportunities to do what they do best, be themselves! All of our B.E. is purposeful, with specific goals and natural behaviors in mind. Choice for our animals is important and through their B.E., our animals are able to exercise control within their environment. But, B.E. is not one-size fits all. What works for one animal, may not work for another. For this...
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