animal enrichment

Animal enrichment refers to activities and changes made to an animal's environment to enhance its quality of life and promote natural behaviors. This can include providing toys, challenges, or social interactions that stimulate an animal mentally and physically. Enrichment helps prevent boredom and stress, leading to healthier and happier animals, whether they are in zoos, shelters, or homes. By encouraging exploration, problem-solving, and play, enrichment supports the well-being of animals and fosters their natural instincts, making them less likely to exhibit unwanted behaviors.