This project is a collaboration between the MIT Media Lab and the San Diego Zoo to design and build interactive sonic enrichment systems for animals in managed care. Our approach is based on the potential of animal-animal and human-animal relationship as an environmental enrichment for the welfare of zoo-housed animals specifically in terms of animal vocal communication. Enrichment is a way for caregivers to provide animals with the opportunity to express natural behaviors and reduce stereotypic behaviors.
This project is a collaboration between the MIT Media Lab and the San Diego Zoo to design and build interactive sonic enrichment systems for animals in managed care. Our approach is based on the potential of animal-animal and human-animal relationship as an environmental enrichment for the welfare of zoo-housed animals specifically in terms of animal vocal communication. Enrichment is a way for caregivers to provide animals with the opportunity to express natural behaviors and reduce stereotypic behaviors.