Does this mean the animals get to read, say, the Harry Potter books or is it restricted only to the classics?
[snort!]
This document makes perfect sense to me. Animal enrichment was a big part of the program at the National Zoo when I used to go there to work on projects. It was fascinating to see the techniques, objects and materials the staff and curators came up with.
I'm happy to see the material in Section V, Parts D, E, and G in particular. Any unexpected, negative effects are particularly important to track and assess.
If possible, you might consider suggesting or recommending regular, periodic field trips for the primary staff to other facilities within a reasonable distance to view, firsthand, enrichment techniques in use and to encourage dialogue and exchange of ideas/experiences with staff at other facilities.
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Enrichment. MMmmm!
Date: 2005-07-20 10:19 pm (UTC)Does this mean the animals get to read, say, the Harry Potter books or is it restricted only to the classics?
[snort!]
This document makes perfect sense to me. Animal enrichment was a big part of the program at the National Zoo when I used to go there to work on projects. It was fascinating to see the techniques, objects and materials the staff and curators came up with.
I'm happy to see the material in Section V, Parts D, E, and G in particular. Any unexpected, negative effects are particularly important to track and assess.
If possible, you might consider suggesting or recommending regular, periodic field trips for the primary staff to other facilities within a reasonable distance to view, firsthand, enrichment techniques in use and to encourage dialogue and exchange of ideas/experiences with staff at other facilities.
Just a couple of thoughts.
- Diane H K