Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Animals Enjoy Carved Pumpkins for Halloween

The animals in Busch Gardens’ Edge of Africa enjoyed carved pumpkins during the week leading up to Halloween. Different treats that appeal to each animal were placed inside the gourds. Lions and hyenas were tempted by meat. Ring-tailed lemurs sought grapes, while meerkats were after mealworms. Hippos love fruit, but Kita enjoyed playing with the buoyant pumpkin for a few minutes before smashing it and eating it. Busch Gardens zookeepers used the seasonal fruit as enrichment for the animals and to vary their diets. Enrichment items such as food and toys are used daily by the zoo team to keep the animals engaged and stimulated, both mentally and physically. This Halloween weekend, Busch Gardens welcomes guests to Howl-O-Scream. For information about Howl-O-Scream, Busch Gardens’ extreme, after-hours Halloween event, visit www.MyXrocks.com

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