Instructional Video7:19
Science Buddies

Create a Reinforcement Learning Agent That Can Solve Any Maze

K - 5th
Explore how well a computer can learn to solve a maze by changing the reward and penalty system in this beginner machine learning project.
Instructional Video8:57
Curated Video

Our Turacos: New Homes, Training, and More

Pre-K - Higher Ed
We're checking in with the two turacos we rescued just a few months ago. See what's changed and watch Jessi get happily surprised when one of them makes a mini breakthrough in training!
Instructional Video2:28
Curated Video

Skunk Training Session!

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Jessi brings you along on a training session with Lollipop the striped skunk, and Lollipop learns something new!
Instructional Video7:25
The Guardian

Sucker punch: small town boxing in rural America is going mainstream - but who benefits?

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Rough N Rowdy offers local hopefuls, most with limited skills and little training, the chance to win $1,000 and make a name for themselves in the boxing ring. The event is being broadcast by Barstool Sports, whose CEO, Dave Portnoy,...
Instructional Video9:00
The Guardian

Apocalypse, how? A survival guide to the end of the world

Pre-K - Higher Ed
We live in uncertain times. With global tensions escalating and unpredictable leaders like Donald Trump, Kim Jong-un and Vladimir Putin in office, increasing numbers of people are turning to self-sufficiency as insurance against...
Instructional Video6:05
The Guardian

It's my body of armour: my life as a female bodybuilder

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pro-bodybuilder Rene Campbell, 38, is ‘bigorexic’ – devoted to making herself as large as possible by cooking the right kind of food and training as much as she can. Her relentless pursuit of an ever-bigger body gives her self-esteem....
Instructional Video3:29
Curated Video

Misconceptions: Cats, Dogs, and Rabies

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Jessi shares 3 common misconceptions about animals. Training cats, praising dogs, and a few of our wild furry friends get the record set straight.
Instructional Video3:53
Curated Video

Mink Rescue!

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Introducing Frasier the American mink! Jessi shares how Frasier came to Animal Wonders, what his personality is like, discusses the difficulties of rescuing and housing him, and the hopes for his future.
Instructional Video9:41
Curated Video

Mimi The Marmoset's Morning Routine

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Mimi the Black Tufted Marmoset is a tiny monkey and has lots of specific needs. Join Jessi as she shows you Mimi's morning including her breakfast prep, enrichment, and a training session.
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Instructional Video4:50
Curated Video

Meet Mimi the Monkey!

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Meet Mimi the Black Tufted Marmoset! She's tiny, likes to jump, and loves banana. She was a relinquished pet and is new to Animal Wonders. She's learning to be an ambassador and Jessi is having fun getting to know her and working on her...
Instructional Video6:11
Curated Video

Meet and Greet: Ringo the Raccoon!

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Introducing Ringo the raccoon!! Get to know him in his debut video. Why did he come to Animal Wonders? What is his personality? How are we giving him a good life?
Instructional Video5:51
Curated Video

Meet And Greet: Ecuador the Jenday Conure

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Whether you want to call him a parrot, a parakeet, or a conure, this episode is all about Ecuador! Who he is, how he came to Animal Wonders, his favorite things, and his best friend. Plus he shows off some of his special skills in a mini...
Instructional Video3:30
Curated Video

Kizmit the Porcupine Paints

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Kizmit the African Crested Porcupine makes her first set of paintings! This is a fun and interesting experience for her and it's wonderful enrichment. You can find her paintings for sale on our website, quick
Instructional Video4:15
Curated Video

Kizmit Hangout

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Jessi shares Kizmit the African Crested Porcupine as a 5-6 month old youngster. She's growing fast and pretty soon she won't be a baby anymore.
Instructional Video13:37
Curated Video

Green Cheek Conures & African Crested Porcupine Hangout!

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Kizmit the African crested porcupine is a bunch of sweetness covered in quills. She loves attention! Maui and Ginger the green cheeked conures are wonderful and Jessi shares why it's fun to spend time with all of them.
Instructional Video11:42
Curated Video

Bird Training Session! | Macaw, Parakeet

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Jessi shares a training session with Joy the Macaw and Ecuador the Jenday Conure (parakeet). Joy is an intermediate trainee and Ecuador is a newbie. Enjoy!
Instructional Video4:33
Curated Video

Crates - A Safe Space

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Jessi teaching crate training! And explains the importance of teaching companion animals to be comfortable in a crate or carrier. Featuring not just a dog and cat, but a skunk and parrot too!
Instructional Video5:36
Curated Video

Claire Talks: Internship

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Claire Grosvenor talks about her internship with Animal Wonders. "I thought I'd just be feeding and cleaning, but there's a lot more that goes into it than that." --
Instructional Video11:19
Curated Video

Chopsticks the Quaker Parrot is Hilarious

Pre-K - Higher Ed
BONUS VIDEO: Chopsticks the Quaker Parrot plays it up on camera. He's a comedian.
Instructional Video9:15
Curated Video

Can We Train Sunny the Turaco?

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Sunny the red crested turaco is being trained to be an ambassador, Jessi is trying something she's never done with a turaco before, will it work?
Instructional Video4:50
Curated Video

How to Train Your (Water) Dragon

Pre-K - Higher Ed
It might seem impossible to train reptiles, but it's not! Jessi and Loki show us that with understanding and patience (and snacks!), you really can train any animal.
Instructional Video4:56
Curated Video

Harness Training and Leash Etiquette

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Harness training an animal can be a great way to enrich their lives! Jessi shares how to teach an animal how to accept a harness and respectfully walk on a leash. Featuring Cheddar the guinea pig and quite a few familiar faces.
Instructional Video4:01
Curated Video

Doing It All

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Jessi is asked how she does it all: animal care, business, and children. It's hard, but simple to explain.
Instructional Video4:36
Curated Video

Clicker Training

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Jessi explains the next step in training an animal - communicating with a clicker. Behavior, marker, reinforcement. Repeat. What's the most important part of communicating with clicker training? Watch and find out.