As the domestic dogs trot past, their scent, bark, and movement trigger the zoo’s canids and big cats to engage in natural behaviors: stalking, tracking, and territorial scent-marking.
On a busy Sunday, 30 large-breed dogs can generate enough wattage to power the zoo’s water filtration system for the sea lion pool for an entire day. Hence the name: Zoo Delight Dog Power . Critics worried about stress on the captive animals, but preliminary data shows a 60% reduction in pacing and self-biting behaviors among the zoo’s wolves. The wild dogs now spend hours waiting by the viewing window on “Dog Walk Days.” Zoo Delight Dog Power
Small Dog Sprint (under 20 lbs) – Saturday, May 18th. Leashes and proof of rabies vaccination required. As the domestic dogs trot past, their scent,
As for the domestic dogs? They leave with a bandana, a certificate, and the kind of exhausted, tongue-lolling grin only a good, hard job can provide. Critics worried about stress on the captive animals,
The zoo has unveiled its newest interactive program, Zoo Delight Dog Power , a radical enrichment initiative that turns high-energy pet dogs into volunteer “power walkers” for captive carnivores.