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Zoo Enrichment Program

Henry Vilas Zoo Animal Enrichment

Help the zookeepers at Henry Vilas Zoo by donating toys for animal enrichment! 

Enrichment allows animals to engage in natural behaviors and encourages them to be more active. Enrichment helps satisfy both the physical and psychological needs of animals. In the wild, animals must find food, build a home, defend their territory, and escape predators. In Zoos, the majority of an animals’ needs are provided, which is why it is essential to provide other methods of physical and mental stimulation to encourage natural behaviors. Enrichment helps encourage behaviors similar to what would be seen in the wild and it also helps keep the animals’ minds active, stimulated and healthy!

How to Donate

Select an enrichment toy to purchase for donation from the wish list below. Then, select "In-Store Pickup" at checkout and let us know which items in your cart are intended for donation in the notes section. We will have the items brought directly to Henry Vilas Zoo for you!  Your support is greatly appreciated!

Gift Certificate

Kong Extreme

Twist-N-Treat (XS)

Twist-N-Treat (Small)

Twist-N-Treat (Medium)

Twist-N-Treat (Large)

High Roller Plus (Small)

High Roller Plus (Large)

Qwizzl (Small)

Qwizzle (Large)

Gnawt-A-Rock

Slim Cat Toy

Licki-Mat (Small)

Licki-Mat (Large)

Licki-Mat Wobble

Licki-Mat Splash

Fun Feeder Interactive Bowl (Tiny)

Fun Feeder Interactive Bowl (Mini)

Fun Feeder Interactive Bowl (Small)

Organic Catnip

Catnip Silvervine Blend

Kitty Garden