How to Care for Animals in a Petting Zoo
In order to keep your animals healthy, you have make sure that you care for them properly. Sick animals can pass diseases to other animals or to the people, including the children who pet them.
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Instructions
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Keep the animals clean. Animals for a petting zoo should be washed on a regular basis. In addition to this, you should keep their enclosures, permanent and mobile, clean and free of feces and other contaminants.
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Socialize them properly. The animals in a petting zoo should be familiar with people and other animals. Keep in mind that children may get excited or slightly rough the animals. Jumpy or timid animals are poor choices for a petting zoo.
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Get the animals regular veterinarian care. It is very important that all animals in a petting zoo stay up to date on all necessary immunizations. In addition, any animal who seems ill should be taken to the veterinarian immediately and quarantined from other animals and customers to prevent the spread of disease.
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Give the animals fresh water daily. This will allow the animals to stay hydrated and healthy. A dehydrated animal will get sick faster than an animal who is hydrated.
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Feed the animals a proper diet every day. The diet each animal need will depend on the type of animal. You will have to keep a variety of food on hand so that every animal can eat the type of foods that it needs to live and thrive.
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Offer the animals regular exercise. Petting zoo animals are confined to small spaces sometimes. Making sure that the animals all get regular exercises will keep them healthy and happy.
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Schedule rest times for the animal. Animals get tired of having to work, just like humans. Having time to rest on a regular basis, such as at least a day off every week, will give the animals a chance to recuperate from the stressful days at work.
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Tips & Warnings
Never allow your customers to come in contact with an animal who is ill or who seems ill.
