Enrichment encompasses a variety of activities where objects, sounds and/or scents are used to encourage the natural behaviors of animals under our care. Enrichment compels animals to interact with their environment. Enrichment comes in many forms (e.g., what an animal visualizes, smells, hears, tastes or touches).

Enrichment is important because physical and mental stimulation help maintain and enhance the health and well being of our animals.

Everywhere! But look closely because it's not always easy to see while we strive to maintain naturalistic exhibits. Riverbanks strives to enrich all of the animals.