Carnivore feeding enrichment that replicates natural prey-seeking and capture behavior is among the most impactful welfare interventions available to zoo facilities.
Carnivore feeding enrichment is one of the most powerful behavioral welfare interventions available in zoo management. The disproportion between wild feeding time budgets and zoo feeding duration represents a massive opportunity for welfare improvement through enrichment. Whole prey provision, puzzle feeders, and hidden food collectively transform the feeding experience from seconds to hours of engagement.