Animal Enrichment Wish List 2020
Questions - contact: Devney Olsen-Bowen, Head Keeper [email protected] , 785-827-9488 ext. 144
Shipping address: Rolling Hills Zoo, 625 N. Hedville Road, Salina, KS, 67401
Jolly Ball with handle 4 1/4” - 10” in diameter. (Hard plastic not rubber) Cost estimate: $15-$20 Where to purchase: Petco, Tractor Supply or other horseman’s store, online. Used for: Maned wolf (4 ½”), camel (10”), deer (6”)
Note: Earthy colors preferred.
Ball In A Ball (Heavy duty) Cost estimate: $190 Where to purchase: wildlifetoybox.com (866-793-0376) Used for: Cougar, snow leopard
10” Double ball Cost estimate: $35 Where to purchase: boomerball.com Used for: pig, maned wolf, primates Large Ball (Hard plastic not rubber) Cost estimate: $8 - $325 Where to purchase: Online – Boomerball.com (847-546-6125) or wildlifetoybox.com (866-793-0376) Used for: Most animals such as rhino (31”), big cats (10”), takin (20”), orangutan (10”), goats (6”), capuchin (4.5”)
Note: Earthy colors when available. Medium duty or Heavy duty for most animals. Does not come with a hole.
Spinner Treat Ball with Cables Cost estimate: $49-69 Where to purchase: boomerball.com Used for: lemur, mandrill
Note: 10 inch ball with four 3 1/2 inch holes and a 4 1/2 inch ball mounted on a shaft to slide up and down and spin. 4 1/2 inch ball also has one 3/4 inch hole to fill with treats. (pictured with cable)
TS Weeble Cost estimate: $475 Where to purchase: ottoenvironmental.com (414-358-1001) Used for: aardvark, bear, rhino, camel, deer, mandrill, takin
Note: It tips, teeters, and rattles, but will not fall over.
Pills (10” – 40”, medium and heavy duty) Cost estimate: $30-$150 Where to purchase: www.wildlifetoybox.com (866-793-0376) Used for: Bear, chimpanzee, orangutan, mandrill, tiger
Note: Earthy colors when available.
Cylinder (10” – 36”, medium and heavy duty) Cost estimate: $82 - $379 Where to purchase: www.wildlifetoybox.com (866-793-0376) Used for: Bear, chimpanzee, orangutan, mandrill, tiger, rhino, camel, deer, pig, cow
Note: Earthy colors when available. Plastic Tires (medium and heavy duty) Cost estimate: $49 - $64 Where to purchase: www.wildlifetoybox.com (866-793-0376) Used for: Macaque, capuchin, bear, camel, cougar
Note: Earthy colors when available.
Large or Small Bobbin Cost estimate: $35-$70 Where to purchase: Online – Boomerball.com (847-546-6125) Used for: Bear, big cats, mandrill, chimpanzee
Note: Earthy colors preferred
Feeder Log Cost estimate: $38 - $48 Where to purchase: Online – Boomerball.com (847-546-6125) Used for: Lemur, Cotton top tamarin, capuchin, ferret
Ferret Log Cost estimate: $18 Where to purchase: boomerball.com Used for: Snake, ferret, hedgehog
Forage Tray Cost estimate: $53-$200 Where to purchase: wildlifetoybox.com (866-793-0376) Used for: Cotton top tamarin, capuchin, mandrill, bear, aardvark, reptiles
Also ottoenvironmental.com for 20x15x6 ($60) or the round one ($47) Shroom Room Cost estimate: $55-$64 Where to purchase: wildlifetoybox.com Used for: rabbit, Cotton top tamarin, ferret, opossum, reptiles
Bird Toys Cost estimate: $5-$25 Where to purchase: Petco, Petlife by Roberts, online Used for: macaw, vulture
Note: From simple to very elaborate – all are needed. Other supplies include untreated wooden embroidery hoops, clean mop heads, untreated wooden craft beads Woven grass hut or cave Cost estimate: $10-$20 Where to purchase: Petlife by Roberts, Petco, online. Used for: rat, rabbit, Cotton topped tamarin, hedgehog, opossum
Ferret Nap Sack (fleece or plush) Cost estimate: $6 - $20 depending on where it is fleece or not. Where to purchase: Petlife by Roberts, Petco, online Used for: ferret, rat, opossum
Water bottles 16 – 32 oz. for small mammals Cost estimate: $6-$8 Where to purchase: Petlife by Roberts, Petco, Orschlens, Tractor Supply, online Used for: Many small mammals including small primates.
Lab Wash bottles 12 – 16oz. Cost estimate: 6 for $25 Where to purchase: Amazon.com Used for: Behavioral training working with big cats, bear, primates
Note: Lab Wash Bottle, 12 - 16oz
Ferret Tube (Hanging) Cost estimate: $10 Where to purchase: Petlife by Roberts, Petco, online Used for: Ferret
Gift Certificate Cost estimate: We welcome all amounts Where to purchase: Tractor Supply, Petlife by Roberts, Petco, Orschlens, Boomerball.com (847-546-6125), desertplastics-abq.com (505- 884-3889)
Gumby Cost estimate: $7 Where to purchase: ottoenviornmental.com Used for: Just seeing if you are paying attention.
EXTREME Kong Dog Toy Cost estimate: $9 - $25 Where to purchase: Petco, online Used for Maned wolf, capuchin, lemur, mandrill, pot-bellied pig, coati
Hol-ee Roller X Cost estimate: $7 Where to purchase: ottoenviornmental.com Used for: Capuchin, lemur, Cotton top tamarin Note: 5”
Tire biter Cost estimate: $13 Where to purchase: ottoenviornmental.com Used for: armadillo, hedgehog
Kong Stuff-A-Ball Dog Toy Cost estimate: $10 - $13 EXTREME Kong Dog Toy Cost estimate: $9 - $25 Where to purchase: Petco, online Used for: Capuchin, tamarin Kong Biscuit Ball Cost estimate: $17 Where to purchase: Petco, online Used for: bobcat, capuchin, lemur, tamarin.
Reptile Hide Cost estimate: $10 Where to purchase: Petco, online Used for: Hedgehog, bearded dragon, chuckwalla, African bullfrog
Basking Platform Cost estimate: $20 - $30 Where to purchase: Petco, online Used for: Bearded dragon, small tortoise, spiny lizard, bull snake
Large Screw Eyes or Lag Eye Bolt Cost estimate: $2-$5 depending on size Where to purchase: Ace, Lowe’s Used for: Used to hang perches for parrot, capuchin, lemur, vulture, eagle, tamarin, iguana
Note: screw eyes sizes need to be no smaller than 2 & 5/16th long with an inside eye opening 5/8” and a max hanging wt. of 120 lbs.
Also larger eye bolts 3/8” by 4” with a max wt. rating of 300lbs.
Stainless Steel Snap Hooks Cost estimate: Where to purchase: Ace, Lowe’s Used for: Used to hang perches for parrot, capuchin, lemur, vulture, eagle, tamarin, iguana Note: Rated for 130lbs (2 1/4”) up to 280lbs (3 ¾”)
Fire hose bracket Cost estimate: $18 Where to purchase: ottoenviornmental.com Used for: Bear, chimpanzee, orangutan, small primates Note: Used to fasten fire hose donated by local fire departments in exhibits.
Treated and untreated Lumber 2x4, 2x6, 2x8 Cost estimate: $8- $20 each Where to purchase: Any home improvement store Used for: Big cat high beds, bear and big cat enrichment projects.
Silicone bunt cake pan Cost estimate: $10 Where to purchase: Anywhere with kitchen section Used for: Llama, capuchin, lemur, bobcat, giraffe, kangaroo, bear, zebu, pygmy goat
Note: All sizes welcome. These are filled with water and bits of the animal’s diet then can be hung. They then work at getting the food.
Swat (Flys Off) Tractor Supply, Orschlen’s $5-$8 Used for: Big cat, rhino, sheep, goat, cow, llama, camel
Run About Ball (Large Hamster Ball) Cost estimate: $7-$30 Where to purchase: PetCo, Petlife Used for: rats, ferret, lemur, maned wolf
Note: Large preferred. Clear color.
Traffic Cone (any size) Cost estimate: $16-$21 Where to purchase: Lowes, Walmart Used for: cougar, leopards, mandrill, hoofstock
Note: Not hard plastic – flexible only.
Plastic Wading Pool Cost estimate: $10-$20 Where to purchase: Walmart, Kmart Used for: duck, macaque, tortoise
Note: No step or slide pools
Barrel Cost estimate: $15 - $40 Where to purchase: Tractor Supply, Orschlens Used for: Food storage, exhibit cleaning
Note: With or without lids. Rubbermaid BRUTE or Roughneck used for enrichment devices for bear, rhino, great ape.
Dolly for 30 – 55 gallon barrel Cost estimate: Where to purchase: Used for:
Brush/Broom head Cost estimate: $7-$10 Where to purchase: Any hardware store Used for: Animal grooming/scratching. Push brooms heads can be mounted for giraffe, goats, and other hoof stock to rub against.
Automatic Feeder Cost estimate: $317 Where to purchase: http://pentairaes.com/12-hr-belt-feeder.html Used for: Unscheduled feeding throughout the day. Can be modified for hoofstock, bears, primates, wolf. Hammocks Cost estimate: $15 - $30 Where to purchase: Cosner Manufacturing Co. Phone: 800-428-2247 Used for: Small primates, mammals 3 x 3= $15 4x4=$18 3'9 x 6= $25 3'9 x 8= $30 4x6= $28
Note: These are washable and lightweight. Perfect for many types of animals.
Reward Holder Belt Cost estimate: $43 Where to purchase: ottoenviornmental.com Used for: Behavioral training of big cats, primates, rhino, maned wolf
Bear Foraging Ball Cost estimate: $547 Where to purchase: ottoenviornmental.com Used for: Andean bear
Note: This is a large 27” diameter size with one ring for suspending or anchoring. Ball can be disassembled for internal cleaning.
Cargo Net Hammock Cost estimate: $1250 Where to purchase: ottoenviornmental.com Used for: Orangutan, Chimpanzee
Note: These types of hammocks last the longest.
Cargo Net Hammock Cost estimate: $1250 Where to purchase: ottoenviornmental.com Used for: Orangutan, Chimpanzee
Note: 15" x 33" long, made from 2" wide polyester which is more water resistant and stronger than nylon
Heavy Duty Mirror Cost estimate: $425 Where to purchase: www.ottoenviornmental.com Used for: Orangutan, Chimpanzee
Note: Apes recognize themselves in mirrors. Made with polycarbonate mirror, polycarbonate back, and a stainless steel frame for hanging. Measures 24" x 48" with holes for hanging or mounting.
Amazing Graze Cost estimate: $46 Where to purchase: www.drsfostersmith.com Used for: Takin, camel, markhor, goat, Addax, deer, pronghorn, cow
Ipad Cost estimate: $299-$599 Used for: Apps 4 Apes. Great Ape education and awareness program. Prefer generation 2 which has a camera. Used ipads accepted and you can receive a tax donation.
Equine Scratcher Cost estimate: $46 Where to purchase: valleyvet.com Used for: takin, camel, markhor, goat, addax, deer, cow, giraffe
Tackle or tool box Cost estimate: $15 or from your garage. Where to purchase: Thrift, most anywhere Used for: lemur, capuchin, snake, rat, ferret.
Note: these will be modified to be used as feeders or housing, can be stuffed with hay and dried foods. Forage shelf Cost estimate: Where to purchase: ottoenvironmental.com Used for: small primates, macaque
Wire flower basket or suit feeders Cost estimate: $5-15 Where to purchase: local stores Used for: small primates, macaque
Note: two baskets will be attached together and used as feeders can be stuffed with hay and dried foods or whole fruits. Screw top lids for 5 gallon buckets Cost estimate: $15 Where to purchase: local stores or online Used for: small primates, giraffe, antelope, pig, kangaroo
Note: Lids provide access for proper cleaning of enrichment buckets.