Stepping Through ZAM: Day 8, Savannah Module » Volw:elephant

Cheri Matthews, long-time Animal Management volunteer, helps with training by delivering the treats on cue.

Cheri Matthews, long-time Animal Management volunteer, helps with training by delivering the treats on cue.

Keeper Gina Kinzley is taking our Elephant through a series of exercises for mental stimulation and to practice moves that might be needed for her medical care, like showing her foot. All she had to say was “switch” to get the other foot up. Note the strong barriers between her and the Elephant.)
Cheri Matthews feeding Elephant. Caption: Cheri Matthews, long-time Animal Management volunteer, helps with another Elephant's training by delivering the treats on cue.

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