Coquille (i.e. Cookie) 1.

Daily Routine
Make sure gate is closed with otter in back up area
North American River Otter 2. Clean windows while tank is draining
At the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk, CT 3. Spray down tank while it is filling
4. Add enrichment for the day
Introduction to Coquille 5. Give morning feed
6. Put otter back on exhibit and clean up back up area
7. Make sure to turn off water before tank floods
Birthday: January 21st, 2019 8. Give mid-day feed
⁻ She was born at the National Zoo in Washington D.C. 9. Introduce Snack/Enrichment
⁻ Named after Coquille River in Oregon 10. Give PM feed
⁻ Extremely interactive and will play for a long time 11. Give towel and water in backup area for the night
⁻ Coffee colored chest
Diet
AM/PM MID
About North American River Otters 150g capelin 125g capelin
75g meat 75g meat
20g smelt 20g smelt
⁻ Can swim and run up to 8 mph
⁻ Weigh 10 to 33 pounds
Notes
⁻ 2.5 to 5 ft in length
⁻ Wide variety of vocalizations *Do not leave kelp, enrichment with zip ties or anything soft
⁻ Typically eat aquatic organisms overnight.
⁻ Average life span is 12 years *Double check that all cage doors are locked and secure
before leaving.