Here’s a photo that shows some of the main perch uprights in place.
Critter Cart progress!
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Critter Cart fan test
This fan will be integrated into one of the perches. The birds can choose to turn it on by pressing the fan action button
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Critter Cart Update
Critter Cart update coming soon!
We are almost finished with the critter (aviary) cart for ZooTampa. Check back soon for photos
Critter Cart
This is a photo of the main control card that will become the brains of the EED (environmental enrichment device). Once completed, this will control the shower, feeder, fan and music features. The aviary cart will now be called “Critter Cart”. This is being built for ZooTampa and can be wheeled throughout the zoo.
Sound test today. The speakers are in, and the bird chirp sounds work. There is still more work to be done. We are happy that the all the intricate wiring in the control panel “brains” works! We are designing/building this Environmental enrichment device (EED) for ZooTampa
The Critter Cart is starting to come together – see the progress
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Critter Cart
This is a photo of the main control card that will become the brains of the EED (environmental enrichment device). Once completed, this will control the shower, feeder, fan and music features. The aviary cart will now be called “Critter Cart”. This is being built for ZooTampa and can be wheeled throughout the zoo.
Another video of Brody bear setting off the motion sensor
Brody setting off the motion sensor!
We stopped by for a visit today and watched a curious Brody Bear walk over to the motion sensor. The enrichment device scattered plain Cheerios into the habitat. Brody went right over to forage for today’s fun treat.
Cheyenne setting off the environmental enrichment device (EED)
This video is from delivery day April 19. There was a zookeeper with us at all times.
We have visited the Brevard Zoo many times since EED delivery. Zookeepers and volunteers have told us that both Brody and Cheyenne are learning how to enjoy and use the EED. We visited on Memorial Day and saw Brody set off the motion sensor which turned on the blower to scatter plain popcorn in the habitat. We were happy to see Brody forage for the popcorn!
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