Bucket Forest
Type
Physical & Structural
Animals
Most land dwelling animals
Investigation
Destruction
Behaviors
Object Manipulation
Why We Like It
This is a really easy way to temporarily change an animal's environment. Animals can spend time investigating the grass and sand, and can also destroy the enrichment by pulling out the blades of grass.
Materials
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Dried grass (ensure it is a variety that is safe for your animal)
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Durable rubber buckets
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Clean sand
How to Make It
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Ensure that the grass and sand are thoroughly washed and cleaned
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Fill each bucket with sand (about halfway full) in the exhibit
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Stick the bottoms of each grass piece in the buckets, as if you're creating a "grass forest"
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