Do these toys look familiar? Although commonly used for dogs, enrichment is actually beneficial for all types of animals - like invertebrates which make up 97% of all animal species on earth! Enrichment, like this kong, enhances the quality of life of animals and allows them to demonstrate innate behaviors that they would normally do in the wild. Putting food inside of enrichment helps add some variety to the Mantis Shrimp's daily feeding routine and provides new areas of exploration by introducing novelty into their environment. Have you seen enrichment in any of our other exhibits? Keep an eye out on your next visit! #ButterflyPavilion #ProtectingTinyGiants #DiscoverNature #ExploreWithUs #FamilyFun #Conservation #InvertebrateLove #CultureForAll