(Up to March of 1997 as provided by Brookfield Zoo)
The information included in this page is intended for
informational purposes and may apply only to the circumstances and
situation of a particular animal at the time of the study. General
applicability to other animals is unknown.
Food Group
% in Diet
Food Item
Grams Offered per
Day
Nutritionally complete food
77.46
Nebraska Canine*
1590
Nebraska Feline*
1590
Chunk Meat
80
Miscellaneous
22.54
Shankbones**
6640
Total
100
12,710
*Nebraska Canine and Feline are raw meat based products
with vitamins added.
** Shankbones are offered 1 time weekly, usually offered 3-4
bones.
Subject
- Student Comparisons
(All nutrition comparisons calculated by Lake Park students
using ESHA Research Food Processor Plus 6.04, and not
verified by the Brookfield Zoo)