Wondering how are ladies are settling in? Heres your update and a little video of their training progress!
They are loving their new home right here in Rising Sun! We are slowly introducing them as a herd to ensure the comfort and safety for all the giraffes involved. Jill and Asha are the best of friends and Kazar is smitten with them both! 🥰The giraffe conservation center is full of lots of licks and kisses just in time for Valentine’s Day! 💘Make sure these girls stay with Kazar and make PPZ their forever home by donating here: https://givebutter.com/giraffefamily
Our girls are have recently been added to PPZ’s training program. Here is a message from our board member and head trainer, Mel Ford: “Plumpton Park Zoo has a giraffe training program based on the core goals of healthcare management, husbandry, and enrichment. The training program is founded upon positive reinforcement, trust that is built between the trainer and giraffe, and consistency in training.
The methods used for training depend upon several factors. Each giraffe has a different personality, age, and background. Training programs are curated to achieve voluntary participation from the giraffe and include tools ranging from target sticks, clickers, verbal cues, and novel treats. Tools are used for communication with an animal. They allow a trainer to introduce a behavior and reinforce it with a reward. The giraffes at PPZ each have preferences that are adhered to with their individual training program. Modifications are made every few weeks as determined by the trainer and the needs of the zoo and veterinarian.
The current training program at the zoo is focused primarily on voluntary participation in vaccinations and medication intake (shots and medications required annually), basic husbandry, and enrichment. The most important aspect of a training session is freedom of choice. Our giraffes have the choice to engage in training or walk away. According to research animals will choo
Brew at the zoo preparations are under way… 🍻
Our artistic 🎨friends here at PPZ have been working hard the last few weeks to make sure we have some fun raffle items. We will have a variety of paintings from some of your favorite animals among other things!
Plus don’t forget about all the other fun games and encounters we will have! It’s not too late to get the early bird pricing if you follow this link: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/plumptonparkzoo/items/218181/?full-items=yes&flow=367982 ❗️Discount only available until September 5th so act fast❗️
Guest get after hours access to the zoo from 6pm-10pm along with great music from our DJ, food from Lindseys catering, plus beer and wine in your souvenir mug!
This is what happens when our staff vet checks in on her patient Arctic Wolf Pup Harley
