The enrichment program provides physically and mentally stimulating toys, activities and environments for all the Zoo's animals.

Structural enrichment, also called 'physical habitat enrichment', is defined as “alteration of the physical elements of the enclosure”.

The overall aim of Colchester Zoo's enrichment programme is to provide a mentally and physically enriching environment specific to each species in our care.

Enrichment for the animals also enhances the visitor experience as the animals show more natural behaviours and are much more active.

16 дек. 2022 г. · Tactile enrichment also includes adding items to an animal's physical habitat or environment to make it more dynamic, comfortable or fun. For ...

Physical habitat: This can include perching/ climbing structures, nest/den, refuges, climate gradients. With perching/climbing structure there are textures, ...

23 янв. 2022 г. · When animals are able exhibit natural behaviors through enrichment it encourages physical activity and provides mental stimulation. Both factors ...

12 февр. 2024 г. · Enrichment consists of activities captive animals can partake in that stimulate them mentally, socially, and physically.

Animal Enrichment is the act of providing an animal in captivity with stimulation that provokes mental and physical stimulation.

Research shows that animal enrichment can support the mental and physical health of captive species by encouraging behaviors they would exhibit in the wild.