Pineapple Tops
Type
Food-Based Enrichment
Animals
Great for birds and bats. Small marsupials, primates, and rodents would also enjoy this enrichment.
Foraging
Oral Manipulation
Behaviors
Food Extraction
Why We Like It
What a great way to put food waste to good use! It is a great on-exhibit enrichment because it looks naturalistic and adds a little extra challenge to the average parrot fruit skewer.
Materials
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Fruit skewer (you can find one here)
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Pineapple crown
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Small fruits, veggies, nuts, seeds, and smearable foods
How to Make It
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Rinse pineapple tops and ensure they're clean
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Pierce pineapple crown with the fruit skewer
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Spread peanut butter, honey, jelly, etc on the leaves
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Stick dried fruits, nuts, or cereals in between the leaves
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Hang and enjoy!
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