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Wildlife enrichment is the set of activities and habitat upgrades that give recovering animals safe, healthy ways to behave like they would in the wild, while they are in care. It can include things like hiding food to encourage foraging, adding natural materials for climbing and nesting, scent trails, pools or varied terrain, and species-specific challenges that keep animals active and engaged.

Why it matters in rehabilitation:

• Reduces stress and boredom in human care, which supports healing.
• Builds strength, coordination, and confidence so animals are ready for release.
• Encourages natural behaviours (foraging, exploring, climbing, problem-solving), which improves welfare and supports successful return to the wild.

Your support helps make enrichment possible because it funds the practical pieces that animals need every day, like specialized diets and feeding tools, enclosure improvements, natural substrates and materials, pools and climbing structures, species-specific supplies, and staff time to design and run enrichment safely. In short, donations help turn “basic care” into “real recovery” that prepares wildlife for life back where they belong.

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