This is Henry our Woodchuck otherwise known as a Groundhog. The other morning, before we opened, Keeper Sarah gave Henry some much needed exercise time, in the people area of Carolina Wildlife. He enjoyed running back and forth, chasing us when he could, and checking out the exhibits.
Then Keeper Katy came out and gave Henry a little tour of the snake exhibits.
Henry is one of our more active inside animals so we make sure to give him lots of enrichment, check out these other posts about woodchuck enrichment: raisins anyone and interview with a groundhog
And my favorite picture:
love it!
Wow…I’m signing up for the December 18. 2011 “Behind the Scenes Tour” to see Henry! Didn’t he also predict the Superbowl winner?!
What a great exercise time and location for him! Much more fun than the hall:)
Keeper Jill often gives Henry this special exercise time and Sonny as well
He did indeed predict the winner…Not sure if he will be hibernating this football season so we may need to choose someone else.