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Summary of Transcript:
This video from Lincoln Park Zoo explains how the gorillas participate in their healthcare by voluntarily participating in training sessions with animal care staff. Training sessions involve three steps: the zookeeper requesting behaviors, the animal responding, and the zookeeper rewarding the animal with verbal cues and treats. This helps the animal care staff build a positive relationship with the gorillas and stay aware of their health. The video also encourages viewers to practice their training skills at home.
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Summary of Description:
Visitors can experience a positive reinforcement training session with the silverback gorilla Kwan at the Regenstein Center for African Apes. Keepers check in with the troop daily to ensure they receive world-class care, and visitors can learn how gorillas can participate in their healthcare. This content is produced and edited by Sean Raju, with illustrations by Ashley Bedore and Nicole Hodur, photos and videos by Chris Bijalba, and is trademarked by Lincoln Park Zoo.
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A Peek Inside Kwan’s Positive Reinforcement Training Session at the Regenstein Center for African Apes
Have you ever wanted to observe a positive reinforcement training session with a silverback gorilla? Now you can! Step inside the Regenstein Center for African Apes and join Kwan, a silverback gorilla, as he participates in his daily training session.
At the Regenstein Center, keepers use positive reinforcement training to help gorillas like Kwan with their healthcare. This training helps them to stay healthy and also provides them with enrichment. During the session, keepers use food rewards to encourage Kwan to participate in activities like brushing his teeth and having his nails trimmed.
The keepers at the Regenstein Center also use positive reinforcement training to help Kwan and the other gorillas in the troop learn behaviors that can help them in their daily lives. For example, they may reward Kwan for displaying behaviors such as sitting quietly or standing still. This allows the keepers to keep the gorillas safe and healthy.
The keepers also use positive reinforcement training to check in with the troop daily to ensure they receive world-class care. During these check-ins, the keepers observe the gorillas’ behavior and make sure they are healthy and happy.
The Regenstein Center for African Apes is a great place to observe the amazing bond between Kwan and the keepers. Watching Kwan participate in his training session is an incredible experience and a great way to learn about gorillas and their care.
So, if you’re looking for an up-close and personal experience with a silverback gorilla, the Regenstein Center for African Apes is the place to be. You’ll witness Kwan in action and learn more about positive reinforcement training and how it helps keepers keep the gorillas safe and healthy.
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Source Description
Step inside Regenstein Center for African Apes and participate in a positive reinforcement training session alongside silverback gorilla Kwan! Learn how gorillas can participate in their healthcare and how keepers check in with the troop daily to ensure they receive world-class care.
Vide Producer/Editor: Sean Raju
Illustration: Ashley Bedore and Nicole Hodur
Photo and Video: Chris Bijalba, Lincoln Park Zoo
Trademark: Lincoln Park Zoo, all rights reserved
