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Piñatas and Weebles and Boomer balls! Oh, my!

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Channel: Columbus Zoo and Aquarium · 2009 · Pets & Animals

In the wild, animals must constantly think and problem-solve in order to survive. Since zoo animals do not face the same difficult challenges, keepers are always looking for ways to increase animal activity, encourage natural behaviors and improve the overall well being of our animals. This is called enrichment, and it's an important part of all our animals' lives. In this short video Columbus zookeeper Alicia Shelley talks about this fun and sometimes challenging aspect of a keepers job.

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is open 363 days a year 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. after Labor Day.  General admission is $12 for adults, $7 for children ages 2 to 9 and seniors 60+.  Children under 2 and Columbus Zoo members are free.  The Zoo was named the #1 Zoo in America by USA Travel Guide and is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA.)  For more information and to purchase advance Zoo admission tickets, visit www.columbuszoo.org.

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Piñatas and Weebles and Boomer balls! Oh, my!

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