It’s playtime 🦬 A pile of sand and substrate might not look like much, but for the Wood bison in their Canadian Domain habitat, it’s a great source of enrichment ✨ Did you know? Animal enrichment is an important tool in encouraging natural behaviour and promoting overall well-being! Here at your Toronto Zoo, the substrate pictured will contribute towards a playful herd (while keeping the flies on their coats away) 🪰 As we learn more about the importance of an individual animal’s experiences, physical health, behavioural health, and overall environment, we are continuously challenged to find ways to assess the comprehensive welfare of animals on a consistent basis and to ensure that animals residing in our care are given every opportunity to thrive. That is our never-ending promise as #GuardiansofWild. Want to learn more about our world-class Welfare Science program? Visit torontozoo.com/tz/welfare. In the meantime, be sure to visit the herd (and the Baby bison) during your next ...