Training & trust-building with spotted hyenas, Thika and Kai


Zoo New England

Hear from senior zookeeper Jeff Prasnal and veterinary technician, Jess Honeywell, about the importance of training here at Zoo New England. It takes lots of patience, trust, and a few meatballs to successfully conduct routine veterinary procedures, like a blood draw, with our spotted hyenas, Thika and Kai.

Learn more about spotted hyenas: http://www.zoonewengland.org/franklin-park-zoo/our-animals/mammals/spotted-hyena

Video by James Whalen

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