Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
When we work with our partner collections, keepers often approach us about building something specific, and that's exactly what happened with this meerkat encounter bench. We had already created one during a team build for the outside enclosure, but the keepers also wanted an encounter bench for inside the house for when it's cold and wet.
The perfect group joined us on a team build to create this. The bench is exactly that, people can sit on top of it. However, it also works as a nest box (the door on the left lifts open, and the tray can be removed for easy cleaning). The slow broom head feeder in the centre can also be removed for cleaning and swapping out with other feeders. And finally, the ramp allows the meerkats to easily access the top of the bench.
It was great to see the meerkats let into the house and immediately start exploring. It's always amusing to see one of them try something, and then the rest follow. Watch as one goes into the nest box, and then the same again as one heads up the ramp to the top.
A huge well done to the team on creating this encounter bench, you all did an amazing job!
For more information about our unique team building events, courses or enclosure deign service, head to TeamBuildingwithBITE.com or email Info@TeamBuildingwithBITE.com
When we work with our partner collections, keepers often approach us about building something specific, and that's exactly what happened with this meerkat encounter bench. We had already created one during a team build for the outside enclosure, but the keepers also wanted an encounter bench for inside the house for when it's cold and wet.
The perfect group joined us on a team build to create this. The bench is exactly that, people can sit on top of it. However, it also works as a nest box (the door on the left lifts open, and the tray can be removed for easy cleaning). The slow broom head feeder in the centre can also be removed for cleaning and swapping out with other feeders. And finally, the ramp allows the meerkats to easily access the top of the bench.
It was great to see the meerkats let into the house and immediately start exploring. It's always amusing to see one of them try something, and then the rest follow. Watch as one goes into the nest box, and then the same again as one heads up the ramp to the top.
A huge well done to the team on creating this encounter bench, you all did an amazing job!
For more information about our unique team building events, courses or enclosure deign service, head to TeamBuildingwithBITE.com or email Info@TeamBuildingwithBITE.com
