First Prosimian Husbandry Workshop 2009 - Cleveland Metroparks ...

Novel Auditory
Play tapes with interesting sounds.
Novel Items
Plastic toys - milk crates, barrels, traffic cones, puzzle feeders, sandwich feeders, plastic or
rubber tough dog type toys. See senior keeper for specifics.
Hammocks, cargo netting, platforms, rope ladders, soft sided dog crates, mirrors (primate safe
only if going inside enclosure!) – Make sure they are hung safely for the animal.
Tire swings, PVC swings or log swings
Fire hose can be used to make swings and hammocks. Watch for any fraying of ends that
animals might ingest.
Novel Smells
Spices, oils and extracts (packaged for human consumption). See senior keeper for specifics.
Scent marked items and/or hair from another animal- ie a log from the other lemur troop or hair
from sheep, yak or llamas.
Novel Visual
Non-toxic washable, sidewalk chalk on holding floors or walls. Can draw colorful pictures or
designs for visual enrichment.
Blow bubbles for animals. Bubbles must be non-toxic (child safe).
Children’s books with bright, colorful pictures for visual enrichment. Check to make sure books
contain to plastic parts.
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Environment Goal Behavior
Substrates: leaves, mud, dirt, sand, grass, pine needles, ENB
Straw, hay,
Shade PS
Pool PS
Add/rearrange branches or stumps PS
Resting spots: hammock, cargo net, ropes, fire hose, PS
milk crates
PVC or log swings PS
Food/Feeding
Treats: plain popcorn, hay, baby food, yogurt, nuts, crackers, NF
peanut butter, syrups, hard boiled egg, raisins, cereal, honey
cooked pasta, pasta wrap, jello, applesauce, sunflower seeds,
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