Conversion of canine runs to group social housing for juvenile baboons (2000)

White, G., Hill, W., Speigel, G. et al.

Abstract

Our Division recently converted two rooms equipped with 10 stainless steel, elevated floor canine runs into rooms providing social housing for young baboons. The detachable walls were removed to create larger primary enclosures and tops were fitted with stainless steel panels to provide complete containment. Enrichment devices were provided by constructing sturdy climbing structures and swings fabricated from PVC pipe and connections in combination with link chain. .. Our group has trained the juvenile baboons [6 months to two years of age] to enter squeeze cages through guillotine openings available in the front door of the primary enclosures.