STEM Activities

Ideas for other STEM Gorilla Activities:

1. Keeper/Researcher Talks Feature your own zoo staff and the incredible work they do with gorillas by offering 15-30 minute

2. Keeper Talks at the exhibit or around Zoo grounds throughout the day. Enrichment for Interpretation Zoo staff, docents, or volunteers can have example gorilla enrichment items for the public to explore and touch out on zoo grounds or at the gorilla exhibit.

3. Staff member or volunteer can talk with guests about the importance of providing enrichment to gorillas in human care. Special Feedings or Enrichment Times Animal care staff might provide special feedings or enrichment items to gorillas on exhibit for World Gorilla Day. Staff from animal care, education, or volunteers can interpret the details of this special experience to guests.

4. Toot your own horns for gorilla conservation Share with your community all the incredible ways YOUR zoo is taking action on behalf of gorilla conservation every day. Through interpretive stations, graphics, social media posts, media spots, or other means, highlight the unique things that your zoo does when it comes to caring for gorillas in zoos and in the wild.

(Compliments from World Gorilla Day Suggested Activities - Dian Fossey)