Owl monkey enrichment ideas (2006)

Nishimura, S.

Abstract

One enrichment item we use is a small suet basket. We place pieces of fresh fruits, dried fruits, nuts, and ice cubes inside the basket and hang it inside the cages and kennels. The holes in the suet basket are too small for the Aotus to reach through, so they spend a good amount of time trying to manipulate the food pieces with their fingers and teeth.Another form of enrichment used is a small plastic baskets filled with hay, pine shavings, or Sani Chips to which we add a few nuts, cereal pieces, or mealworms. These two items increase foraging time.