I am sure many zoo goers have seen the animals that "pace the cage." These enrichment programs for the animals is to increase their quality of life. It is not a trick or taught under fear of punishment. No one is feeding the animals treats. They have an opportunity to occupy their minds with other activities they find fun. Obviously, the chimp feels good playing his melody. It hasn't discovered higher level composition at this point.
Elephants have been painting for years.
July 9, 2015
By Stephanie Brownlee
An enrichment program (click here) for animals at Rockhampton Zoo - and in particular a ukulele-playing chimp - is pulling at heartstrings on social media.
The zoo has returned with gusto since reopening in April after repairs following Tropical Cyclone Marcia.
Images and videos featuring the zoo's animals benefiting from an enrichment program have found thousands of fans via Facebook with Holly the chimp and her ukulele notching almost 16,000 views alone on the zoo's page....
Elephants have been painting for years.
July 9, 2015
By Stephanie Brownlee
An enrichment program (click here) for animals at Rockhampton Zoo - and in particular a ukulele-playing chimp - is pulling at heartstrings on social media.
The zoo has returned with gusto since reopening in April after repairs following Tropical Cyclone Marcia.
Images and videos featuring the zoo's animals benefiting from an enrichment program have found thousands of fans via Facebook with Holly the chimp and her ukulele notching almost 16,000 views alone on the zoo's page....
