Construction of playgrounds for chimpanzees in biomedical research.
An outdoor 9,000 sq. ft. playground connected to the indoor-outdoor runs of the breeding facility at Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research was constructed to simulate a near natural environment for chimpanzees in biomedical research. It is divided into three 75 X 40 ft. compounds to allow several groups of animals to utilize the area simultaneously. Environmental enrichment devices have been added to improve physical and psychological well-being.
Eichberg
J W
JW
Department of Virology and Immunology, Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research, San Antonio, Texas 78284.
Lee
D R
DR
Butler
T M
TM
Kelley
J
J
Brent
L
L
D000818:Animals; D003252:Construction Materials; D006799:Housing, Animal; D002679:Pan troglodytes / Q000523:psychology*; D010805:Physical Conditioning, Animal; D010988:Play and Playthings; D012951:Socialization