We all had to make adjustments as the coronavirus pandemic unfolded – even zoo animals who were suddenly not seeing crowds of visitors pass by every single day.
Not per se, but they need stimulation and something to do.
That’s why enrichment therapy is so important.
Animals (including humans) don’t generally like their environment drastically changing.
That’s why so many people get sick or depressed when they take long holidays or get fired/quit without money pressures (still do with money pressures, but then the illness and depression not only comes from the change of their environment, but also comes from money woes).
So for most of the primates, visitors are a healthy part of their day to day experiences.
Not per se, but they need stimulation and something to do.
That’s why enrichment therapy is so important.
Animals (including humans) don’t generally like their environment drastically changing.
That’s why so many people get sick or depressed when they take long holidays or get fired/quit without money pressures (still do with money pressures, but then the illness and depression not only comes from the change of their environment, but also comes from money woes).
Human prisibers aksi enjoy being visited in jail.