The Environmental Enrichment Committee (2004)

Steward, K. L.

Abstract

Although many enrichment strategies have been used prior to the formation of the committee, having the facility director formally authorize the committee gave the members credibility with the Principle Investigators, resources for program development, and time allotments for meetings and observations. The committee members began their assignment by defining the committee goals and responsibilities. Six categories for the enrichment strategies were established: social interaction, burrowing opportunities, perches and ramps, foraging opportunities, gnawing opportunities, and food treats. ... Our experience is that the Environmental Enrichment Committee is an affective vehicle for the development and the implementation of enrichment strategies.