Elephant Enrichment
at the Fort Worth Zoo


Elephant keeper spreads treats around the exhibit


Like hunting Easter eggs


The log attracts some interest


Bonnie gets her share


Elephants come out to search


Exploration team.

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The trunk is a sensitive nose


I know it's in here...


Are we good at this or what?
Problem-solving activities like this treat hunt
help to keep the elephants mentally engaged
in tasks similar to browsing for food in their
natural environment.