Chirping cheetah cubs, a birthday party fit for a gorilla and a Madagascar hedgehog tenrec indulging in some self-care with a dust bath—all of these events (and more) made for an eventful month.
Jolly balls and brush barrels are some of Hereford cow Willow’s favorite enrichment
August is Asian Elephant Awareness Month, and we’re celebrating with stories and fun facts about this endearing—and critically endangered—species.
give them baths with soapy water and exfoliate their skin with a large bristle brush
Elephants playfully roll in sand dunes. Sloth bears lounge in hammocks, woven by keepers. Giant pandas gobble up birthday cakes garnished with their favorite foods.
Kids’ Farm keepers mounted car wash brushes to barrels, giving her the opportunity
Bison inspired the founding of the Zoo and helped spark the conservation movement.
Keepers will often add scent enrichment, brushes to rub against, bobbins, boxes and
Goats are cute … and curious, too! Get the scoop on training these energetic animals from keeper Nikki Maticic, who has been working with the Kids’ Farm goats for more than four years.
currently training the goats to hold paintbrushes in their mouths and touch the brushes
