MOOSE HUSBANDRY AT THE COLUMBUS ZOO: THE NUTRITION ASPECT

Authors

  • Lori Monska

Abstract

The Columbus Zoo in Columbus Ohio, USA is the most southern facility to exhibit moose (Alces alces). This paper is a review of our management practices through the years. A total of 10 orphaned calves have since been received. Four survived past age one with 2 breeding and producing twin calves. Nutrition is a major concern with moose in captive environments. The use of pelleted moose rations along with the supplementation of browse is discussed. Browse is utilized as a daily dietary component during the spring, summer, and fall seasons. Fresh frozen leaves are a new component of our browse program during the winter. In addition, a brief description of the exhibit outlines the features included for accommodating moose in Ohio.

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Published

2001-01-01

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Monska, L. (2001). MOOSE HUSBANDRY AT THE COLUMBUS ZOO: THE NUTRITION ASPECT. Alces, 37(1), 35–41. Retrieved from https://alcesjournal.org/index.php/alces/article/view/537

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Vol. 37 No. 1 (2001): Alces Vol. 37 No. 1 (2001)

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