Approved Enrichment DevicesNon-human PrimateImage Name Abbr Cleaning/Disposal NotesHanging? Order Info
Anping Tug Atug N/A
Astrotube AST Sanitize every 2 weeks or as needed
Outside only for NHP. Do not use with post surgical swine or sheepSingle chain- 3 links or covered.
Inside, Outside
Otto
Astroturf foraging boards
AFB Sanitize every 2 weeks or as needed.
May be made of a variety of different materials, metal, plexiglass and astroturf. Treats may be used on boards to increase foraging opportunities. Single chain- 3 links or covered. This item should be hung on the outside of the NHP cage.
Inside, Outside
Axis Bone AB Sanitize every 2 weeks or as needed
N/A ASAP
Best balls BB Sanitize every 2 weeks or as needed
Use size appropriate for cage/animal. Sand or water can be added to blue one
N/A bio-serv
Bionic Stuffer BS Sanitize every 2 weeks or as needed
Difficult to cleanN/A
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Approved Enrichment DevicesNon-human PrimateImage Name Abbr Cleaning/Disposal NotesHanging? Order Info
Biscuit Puzzle Feeder
BPF Sanitize every 2 weeks or as needed
Large foraging puzzle feeder can fit NHP biscuits Outside ASAP
Blue Knob BK Sanitize every 2 weeks or as needed.
N/A unknown
Bowser Ball Bow S, M, L availableN/A Otto, Amazon
Bubble machine
BM Clean as needed. Animals observe bubbles to provide some additional sensory enrichment. Supervised only
N/A amazon
Bullet Feeder BUF Sanitize every 2 weeks or as needed.
Single chain- 3 links or covered. Remove overnight if inside
Inside, Outside
Busy buddy footbal
BF Sanitize every 2 weeks or as needed
N/A Bio-serv
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Approved Enrichment DevicesNon-human PrimateImage Name Abbr Cleaning/Disposal NotesHanging? Order Info
Cardboard C Items are unable to be cleaned/sanitized. Once placed in cage item may be transferred into clean caging. Dispose of when soiled
Used as shelter or as destructible foraging Autoclave except for NHP, Cat, Swine
Inside, Outside
recycled
cardboard tubes
CT Items are unable to be cleaned/sanitized. Once placed in cage item may be transferred into clean caging. Dispose of when soiled or at cage change
Tubes are made from cardboard and come in a variety of sizes. Tubes may be used as chewing devices, shelter or to build nests. Autoclave except for NHP, Cat, Swine. Small tubes must be cut lengthwise for rats.
Inside, N/A, Outside
chew stick CS Items are unable to be cleaned/sanitized. Once placed in cage, wood enrichment may be transferred into clean caging. Dispose of when soiled, splintered or brittle
Certified wood sticks of various sizes used by animals to chew, gnaw, manipulate, or perch
Inside, N/A, Outside
Crumble disk holder
CDH Sanitize every 2 weeks or as needed Foraging feeders should be emptied before going through cage wash
Approved to have multiple short chains, works with crumble disks
Outside bio-serv
Dental Star DS Sanitize every 2 weeks or as needed
N/A bio-serv
Dumbbells DBB Sanitize every 2 weeks or as needed
N/A Bio-serv
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Approved Enrichment DevicesNon-human PrimateImage Name Abbr Cleaning/Disposal NotesHanging? Order Info
Durachew DC Sanitize every 2 weeks or as needed
N/A bio-serv
Finger board FIB Sanitize every 2 weeks or as needed, foraging devices should be emptied before going to cage wash
Works well on top or on front of cageOutside bio-serv
Fleece board FB Sanitize every 2 weeks or as needed. Discard fleece when torn or excessively soiled
Single chain- 3 links or covered.Outside bio-serv
Flexi-keys FK Sanitize every 2 weeks or as needed.
If hanging single chain- 3 links or covered.Inside, N/A, Outside
Bio-serv
Foraging ball FOB Sanitize every 2 weeks or as needed
Green foragaing ball- easier version of super challenger
Inside, Outside
Foraging Floor FF Sanitize every 2 weeks or as needed
A modified floor pan that can hold foraging substrates Remove on weekends
N/A Primate Products
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Approved Enrichment DevicesNon-human PrimateImage Name Abbr Cleaning/Disposal NotesHanging? Order Info
Foraging tub FT Replace and dispose of water daily Clean every 2 weeks or when as needed if attached to cage Separate tubs clean as soon as removed from animal
Box or tray filled with water or another approved foraging substrate Do not leave in cage overnight
N/A amazon/
Goodie bone GB Sanitize every 2 weeks or as needed.
N/A bio-serv
Goughnuts- stick
GN Sanitize every 2 weeks or as needed.
N/A amazon
Grenades G Sanitize every 2 weeks or as needed.
N/A Bio-serv
Havaballs HVB Sanitize every 2 weeks or as needed.
N/A Bio-serv
Hol-EE Mol-EE HM Sanitize every 2 weeks or as needed.
Soft- watch excessive chewersN/A Bio-serv, Amazon
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Approved Enrichment DevicesNon-human PrimateImage Name Abbr Cleaning/Disposal NotesHanging? Order Info
Jack for Joy JFJ Sanitize every 2 weeks or as needed
N/A ASAP
Jolly Ball JB Sanitize every 2 weeks or clean as needed.Can melt in cage wash if cycle too hot
If hanging single chain- 3 links or covered.Use appropriate size
Inside, N/A
Jumpin Jacks JJ Sanitize every 2 weeks or as needed.
N/A Bio-serv
Kong dental chew
KDC Sanitize every 2 weeks or as needed.
N/A bio-serv
Kong, classic K Sanitize every 2 weeks or as needed
Available with and without chain- single chain 3 links or covered. Obtain appropriate size. Red/Blue/Black denote different levels of durability
Inside, N/A, Outside
Laser Light LA Clean as appropriate. Supervised onlyN/A amazon
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Approved Enrichment DevicesNon-human PrimateImage Name Abbr Cleaning/Disposal NotesHanging? Order Info
Lucky Clover LC Sanitize every 2 weeks or as needed.
N/A bio serv
mirror cylinder MC Sanitize every 2 weeks or as needed.
N/A
Monkey shine mirror
MSM Sanitize every 2 weeks or as needed
stainless steel mirror Available with and without chains- single chain 3 links or covered
Inside, N/A, Outside
bio-serv otto
Monkey Swing MS Sanitize every 2 weeks, clean as needed.
Chain should be no more than 3 links long or covered with PVC or tubing that prevents looping
Inside unknown
Mullet Head Mul Sanitize every 2 weeks or as needed
N/A amazon
Mural Mu Replace if soiled, machine wash or discard as appropriate
Place out of reach of animalsOutside recycled/ in house
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Approved Enrichment DevicesNon-human PrimateImage Name Abbr Cleaning/Disposal NotesHanging? Order Info
Nobbly Wobbly NW Sanitize every 2 weeks or as needed
soft- excessive chewers will destroyN/A Bio-serv
Nylabone NB Sanitize every 2 weeks or as needed
Use size/shape appropriate for species. Use caution with any shape with a loop or hole. Only for acetated mice
N/A bio-serv/ otto/amazon
Nylabone Galileo
GAL N/A amazon, otto
Nylabone Proaction Bone
NPB Sanitize every 2 weeks or as needed.
N/A amazon, bio serv
Orian Hanger OH Sanitize every 2 weeks or as needed
Single chain- 3 links or covered.Outside Otto
Paint Roller PR Hang on approved rod or with single chain- 3 links or covered. Remove overnight
Outside
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Approved Enrichment DevicesNon-human PrimateImage Name Abbr Cleaning/Disposal NotesHanging? Order Info
Paper Bags PAP Replace and dispose of when soiled or damaged
Use size appropriate for cage/animal. No handles.N/A
Plush "companion" toys
Discard when damaged, look for holes, loose threads
ONLY WITH VETERINARY APPROVAL- used case by case for single housed- watch closely for signs of ingestion
N/A
Popcorn Maker PM Sanitize/Clean after every use.
PI approval must be given for food treats. Place out of reach of animals and where it will not get wet or soiled.
N/A
Precious Gem PG Sanitize every 2 weeks or as needed
N/A bio-serv
Primahedron PRH Sanitize every 2 weeks or as needed.
Affixed with a bolt into cageInside primate products
Primate 2 Tube P2T Sanitize every 2 weeks or as needed Foraging devices should be emptied before going through cage wash
N/A otto
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Approved Enrichment DevicesNon-human PrimateImage Name Abbr Cleaning/Disposal NotesHanging? Order Info
Primate Tube Ptu PVC with holes and cap N/A Otto
Puzzle toss PZT Sanitize every 2 weeks or as needed Foraging devices should be emptied before going through cagewash
Company sells nutra toss pre-made treats to go in the puzzle toss
N/A primate products
PVC seed shaker
PVCSS
Sanitize every 2 weeks or as needed Foraging devices should be emptied before going through cage wash
N/A
PVC seed slider PVC-SS2
Sanitize every 2 weeks or as needed Foraging devices should be emptied before going through cage wash
Single chain- 3 links or covered. Do not leave on cage overnight
Outside
PVC tube PVCT Sanitize every 2 weeks or as needed
Use appropriate size. Cannot be auotoclaved. If applicable, watch for sharp edges due to gnawing
Inside, N/A, Outside
PVC with ball PVC-B
Sanitize every 2 weeks or as needed
N/A unknown
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Approved Enrichment DevicesNon-human PrimateImage Name Abbr Cleaning/Disposal NotesHanging? Order Info
PVC with holes PVC-H
Sanitize every 2 weeks or as needed Foraging devices should be emptied before going to cage wash
N/A homemade
Radio R Keep in an area where the item will not be soiled or wet.
Radio/CD player On for no more than 8 hours, low volume Instrumental music only for rabbits
N/A
Rattle RT Sanitize every 2 weeks or as needed
If hanging single chain- 3 links or covered. Can be placed loose inside cage w/o chain
Inside, Outside
Bio-serv, made in house
Shake a treat SAT Sanitize every 2 weeks or as needed Foraging devices should be emptied before going through cage wash
Single chain- 3 links or covered.Outside bio-serv
Shake a treat Jr JR Sanitize every 2 weeks or as needed foraging devices should be emptied when sent to cagewash
must be completely empty before being washedN/A bio-serv
Socialization Varies by type of socialization
NA Positive human interaction, socialization with conspecifics outside cage social group as prescribed by Social Housing Coordinator
N/A NA
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Approved Enrichment DevicesNon-human PrimateImage Name Abbr Cleaning/Disposal NotesHanging? Order Info
Sound Machine SM Keep in an area where the item will not be soiled or wet
Nature sounds or white noise played Must be on a timer, no more than 8 hours
N/A Amazon
Squeeze and toss football
SF Sanitize every 2 weeks or as needed
Soft- watch excessive chewers Not approved for rabbits
N/A Bio-serv
Squirrel dude SD Sanitize every 2 weeks or as needed
N/A ASAP
Stainless steel mirror ball
SSB Sanitize every 2 weeks or as needed
N/A bio-serv/2 sizes ASAP
Super challenger
SC Sanitize every 2 weeks or as needed Foraging feeders should be emptied before going through cagewash
Single chain- 3 links or covered.Inside, Outside
bio-serv
super saucer SUS Sanitize every 2 weeks or as needed
Available with or without chain- Single chain- 3 links or covered.
Inside, N/A, Outside
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Approved Enrichment DevicesNon-human PrimateImage Name Abbr Cleaning/Disposal NotesHanging? Order Info
Super Treads Gorilla
Gor Sanitize every 2 weeks or as needed
N/A amazon
Tap a box TAB Sanitize every 2 weeks or as needed Foraging feeders should be empty when sent through cagewash
Single chain- 3 links or covered.Outside bio-serv
Taz Balls TZB Sanitize every 2 weeks or as needed
N/A Bio-serv-discontinued?
Texas T-Bone TT2 Sanitize every 2 weeks or as needed
N/A bio-serv
The Zigg ZI Sanitize every 2 weeks or as needed
N/A Otto-environmental
Tire Biter Ti Sanitize every 2 weeks or as needed
Available with and without chain-Single chain- 3 links or covered.
Inside, N/A, Outside
bio serv
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Approved Enrichment DevicesNon-human PrimateImage Name Abbr Cleaning/Disposal NotesHanging? Order Info
Treats See individual logs
If not consumed within 24hrs remove and discard
Treats may be used for positive reinforcement training, to increase the novelty of an enrichment item, to increase foraging opportunities. Treats may be frozen. Lab approval required
Inside, N/A, Outside
Trident Y Bone TYB Sanitize every 2 weeks or as needed.
N/A Otto
Tuf Toys Tug TTT Sanitize every 2 weeks or as needed
N/A
Tuff turf TT Sanitize every 2 weeks or as needed
Single chain- 3 links or covered.Outside bio-serv
TV TV Keep in an area where the item will not be soiled or wet.
Television showing movies with an emphasis on nature programming On for no more than 8 hours
N/A
Wire feeders WF Sanitize every 2 weeks or as needed
Single chain- 3 links or covered. Large for NHP small for rabbits
Inside, Outside
bio-serv
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Approved Enrichment DevicesNon-human PrimateImage Name Abbr Cleaning/Disposal NotesHanging? Order Info
Z2 Z2 Sanitize every 2 weeks or as needed
N/A Otto-environmental
Zoy ZO Sanitize every 2 weeks or as needed
N/A Otto-environmental
Zybola ZY Sanitize every 2 weeks or as needed
two rubber toys with a metal joint N/A Otto-environmental
Zyro ZR Sanitize every 2 weeks or as needed
N/A Otto-environmental
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