The Joy of Scent
Scent enrichment gives animals opportunities for play and exploration. An acute sense of smell is often associated in people’s minds with animals such as big cats but the sense of… Continue reading The Joy of Scent
Orangutan of the Month: Victor
When I first saw Victor ambling down the boardwalk at the Orangutan Care Center and Quarantine (OCCQ), the first thing I noticed was his smile. His mouth is almost always… Continue reading Orangutan of the Month: Victor
Orangutan of the Month: Steppenwolf
Selecting just one orangutan for orangutan of the month has proven to be a much more difficult task than I had originally anticipated. There are over 330 orangutans at the… Continue reading Orangutan of the Month: Steppenwolf
Orangutan of the Month: Eric
This is my last Orangutan of the Month article and the choice was clear: Eric. Eric first caught my eye when he was introduced to me by a fellow volunteer.… Continue reading Orangutan of the Month: Eric
Orangutan of the Month: Maxine
Maxine is one of the most clever orangutans I have met at the Orangutan Care Centre and Quarantine (OCCQ). One would guess that her favourite enrichment item would be a… Continue reading Orangutan of the Month: Maxine
Waiter, there is a bird nest in my soup!
Bird’s nest soup is a Chinese delicacy that has been consumed for thousands of years dating back to the Tang Dynasty (618 – 907). Bird nests, believed to have medicinal… Continue reading Waiter, there is a bird nest in my soup!
Orangutan of the Month: Uttuh
I have chosen Uttuh (pronounced “oo-too”) to be Orangutan of the Month for one simple reason: her eyes. Really they are little different from the eyes of any other infant… Continue reading Orangutan of the Month: Uttuh
OFI’s own Enrichment Coordinator presents in Oregon
OFI at the International Conference for Environmental Enrichment This August OFI was proud to participate in the 10th International Conference for Environmental Enrichment (ICEE) hosted by the Oregon Zoo and… Continue reading OFI’s own Enrichment Coordinator presents in Oregon
Orangutan of the Month: Lear
All Hail King Lear! He may not be king of the forest, but he is king of the playground! At six years of age, Lear is quite the character! I… Continue reading Orangutan of the Month: Lear
Orangutan of the Month: Boy
Boy Oh boy! At approximately 140 kilograms (300 pounds), Boy is definitely the “big man” at OFI’s Orangutan Care Centre and Quarantine (OCCQ). Not much of Boy’s history is known… Continue reading Orangutan of the Month: Boy
