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World Cup fever is here, so we`re throwing it back to Willow the muskox calf practicing her soccer skills years ago. Looks like powerful headbutts and impressive ball control run in the family! ⚽
📹: Animal care staff Piper
Behind the scenes with Mawar! 🐅 After our male Sumatran tiger, Bintang, had used the wood wool as part of his scent marking, it was offered to Mawar for enrichment behind the scenes. She immediately started rolling, rubbing, and fully engaging with all the new scents left behind. 🌿Mawar was especially chatty throughout her exploration, vocalizing as she investigated every layer of scent and texture. 🐾
📹: Animal care staff Katie
Family time with Sebastian, Pintar and Bao! 🦦
Watch this playful otter trio explore enrichment eggs throughout their habitat. As they investigate, you`ll spot plenty of sniffing, rubbing, and scent-marking behaviors, which are important ways otters communicate and learn about their environment.
📹: Animal assistant curator Erin
Watch as animals show off their soccer skills! ⚽
Enrichment like this encourages natural behaviors through physical activity, exploration, and plenty of fun for these all-stars.
More sweet puppy moments! ❤️ Nine critically endangered red wolf pups born April 18 at our offsite facility are growing fast and thriving. From playful tussles with their siblings to taking on a tree branch nearly as big as they are, these curious pups are so much fun to watch as they grow.
These playful pups are an important part of the effort to help save one of the world’s most endangered canids.
The critically endangered American red wolf family will remain behind the scenes at our offsite facility, so stay tuned online for more pupdates. 🐾
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The baby owl has started taking small adventures around Zoo grounds as it continues to grow and build confidence. These curious outings are an important part of development, helping the young owlet practice new skills and become more comfortable for future close encounters.
Laerke is making the most of the warm weather! 🐻❄️💦
When temperatures rise, our 5-year-old polar bear loves cooling off in her saltwater pool. From splashing and diving to playful swims, her pools provide both enrichment and a refreshing way for Laerke to stay comfortable on sunny days. ☀️
📹: Animal care staff Katie
Move over, World Cup stars, Hudson is ready for kickoff! ⚽ Our male muskox is showing off some seriously powerful soccer skills as he headbutts and chases a massive "soccer ball." While it looks like fun (and it is!), enrichment plays an important role in animal care by encouraging natural behaviors through physical activity, mental stimulation, and exploration.
