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The Coati enclosure

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Ive stood for hours watching this exhibit! Im often suprise that the coati cant jump out! Ive seen them make some pretty impressive leaps :D
 
There are certainly a lot of climbing poles for these entertaining animals, and while the structure is definitely not naturalistic I still applaud the zoo for creating a habitat packed with enrichment. An enclosure full of coatis makes for a great zoo exhibit.
 
Yes, funny you should mention that Vulpes! We have had some "escapes" from the enclosure , though NOT by jumping onto the wall / overhang but by climbing up the keeper door at the far end making use of tiny "claw-holds" in the surface of the door or edges. Luckily all were recaptured straight away , one used to get out regularly and return of its own accord aswell!! Z.
 
But how come they simply don't jump out? Is it sort of a psychological barrier that keeps them from escaping?
 

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