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Archive for November, 2009
Important Quality Time
Our volunteers at Wild Wonders are exposed to a hands on experience like no other. Their helping hands are invaluable to our organization, aiding staff with everything from basic maintenance, feeding and cleaning, and even rolling up their sleeves to do the dishes. We were fortunate enough to have some extra time today to train some of our newer volunteers on how to properly handle several of the different species in our collection. Not only is it fun for our volunteers to work on their animal handling skills, but it provides us with the time to give our animals a cursory checkup to make sure they are healthy as well as socialize them to be comfortable as their important role as animal ambassadors.
Volunteers Sara, Karla, & Donna are giving some quality time to Salt, Spice, & Pepper, our fluffy chinchillas
What Are You Thankful For?
Thanksgiving Pie
That Big Hair is IN!
That Everyone loves Me, Even if I have Bed Head!
Taking a Puff-Ball for a Walk
Sitka the Arctic fox has been keeping his trainers on their toes since he arrived at Wild Wonders about a year and a half ago. But, thanks to lots and lots of patient training, and Sitka’s LOVE for all things edible, he has been making some great strides. We have been working on getting him comfortable wearing a leash and collar, and going for walks around the compound. Here are some pictures of today’s training session! He is a very motivated student when there are yummy treats involved:
Sitka responds well to hand signals. Here he is sitting for snacks.
Sitka looks pretty handsome in his winter coat.
What do pro snowboarders do on their time off?
They come and visit the wild critters at Zoofari!
You can too! Call our office at 760-630-9230 to book a tour.
Forum snowboarder John Jackson recieving smooches & getting his dreads tugged on by Meadow, a grey fox residing at the wildlife center.
Animal vs. Graham Cracker
Today, I went to give the animals a few extra treats after we finished feeding everyone. I figured I would just give one or two treats and then leave it at that. I didn’t realize however that treats could also be considered behavioral enrichment in more ways than one.
I gave out fig newtons to the Kinkajous and they had no problem munching them down. I decided to give the Coatis and Binturongs some graham crackers and that’s where the problem began. I have given them graham crackers on multiple occasions but maybe it had been a while because it looked like they forgot how to eat them. I realize graham crackers are one of the longer crackers but it was quite a sight to see.
Chloe, took the longest to try and maneuver the treat into a position that worked for her and Baloo had to try quite a few different head positions himself to get the cracker down. Luckily, I got a little on video so we can all laugh at them. Even though they look kind of ridiculous, they are still adorable as ever.
Check out the videos!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJyomNE1EV0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_911QnkuA64
On the Road Again
Early this past week, Jaimee, our current favorite intern, and I went on an overnight trip. We had six school assembly shows in the Bakersfield/Fresno area. Our animal ambassadors that made the trip did such an awesome job, they helped us entertain and educate over 2,500 elementary school students. Even though we were all working hard, we sure made time for play and excersize, so here are some candid shots of our animal friends exploring their new surroundings!
TaterTot getting into everything!
Opie in a box!
Talk about monsters under the bed!
Arlo coming out to play!
CHEETAH SIGHTING!
Check out Victor Cheetah’s appearance with Animal Planet’s Jeff Corwin on The Bonnie Hunt Show today Channel #739 at 2pm! More to follow….
Zoofari's Handsome Prince, Victor
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