Lotte World Aquarium offers up-close look at capybara, otter behavior
Lotte World Aquarium in Songpa District, southern Seoul, has launched a series of tailored behavioral enrichment programs for its capybaras and Asian small-clawed otters, giving visitors a front-row seat to the animals' natural instincts and playful routines. Timed to celebrate World Animal Day — an annual global event observed on Oct. 4 to advocate for animal welfare and foster deeper bonds…
Lotte World Aquarium in Seoul has introduced special programs to showcase capybara and otter behaviors. These were launched on World Animal Day, Oct. 2 and Friday. The aim is to enhance animal welfare and human-nature connections.
The programs use unique traits of the animals to create engaging activities. For capybaras, aquarium staff created scarecrow toys filled with autumn treats. These hay-wrapped objects encourage the rodents to forage, inspect and interact with food, replicating wild behaviors.
Asian small-clawed otters received tactile enrichment setups. These featured autumn pine cones, chestnuts and various textures. The goal is to stimulate curiosity and problem-solving skills in these playful mammals.
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