Zoo Animal Diet and Care

The video explores the North Carolina Zoo's approach to animal diets, emphasizing the importance of nutrition and natural feeding behaviors. It highlights the zoo's innovative practices, such as gut loading and a plant-based diet for gorillas, which have improved animal health and activity. The zoo's browse garden provides fresh, varied diets, mimicking natural feeding conditions.

What is the primary focus of the North Carolina Zoo's team of food prep assistants?

• To entertain visitors with cooking shows

• To manage the zoo's gift shop

• To prepare and deliver diets for the animals

• To conduct research on animal behavior

What does the term 'gut loading' refer to in the context of animal diets?

• A way to train animals for performances

• A technique for cleaning animal enclosures

• A method of enhancing the nutritional value of live food

• A process of feeding animals large meals

Why are the gorillas at the North Carolina Zoo on a chow-free diet?

• To mimic their natural diet more closely

• To simplify the feeding process

• To reduce their food costs

• To make them more appealing to visitors

What is the purpose of the browse garden at the zoo?

• To grow food for the zoo's cafeteria

• To conduct botanical research

• To provide a scenic area for visitors

• To supply fresh browse for the animals year-round

How does the zoo ensure that animals have a natural feeding experience?

• By feeding them from bowls

• By providing a varied diet in a natural setting

• By allowing them to hunt their own food

• By feeding them only once a day