Hemp Bedding for Zoos and Sanctuaries

Dominion Hemp bedding is currently being tested for comfort, cost and sustainability with hundreds of animals in zoos across the country. If you are interested in exploring whether our hemp bedding is suitable for your zoo or other large animal operation, please don't hesitate to contact us.

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Dominion Hemp Zoos and Sanctuaries

Maryland Zoo

Dominion Hemp helps the Maryland Zoo lead on sustainability.

Niabi Zoo

Dominion Hemp's premium hemp bedding is used with diverse animal populations, from ostriches to tree monitors.

Wolf Sanctuary of PA

Dominion Hemp provides comfort and insulation for endangered grey wolves and wolf dogs.

Roger Williams Park Zoo

Providence's favorite zoo has selected Dominion Hemp for use with their Bactrian camels and Babirusa.

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

Dominion Hemp enriches the lives of Cheyenne Mountain Zoo's orangutan population with sustainably grown hemp.

Moody Gardens Zoo

Their small mammals and reptiles can breathe a lot easier knowing that Dominion Hemp bedding is 99% dust-free.

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo recognizes the benefits of our bedding for creating healthier environments for its diverse species.

Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo

At the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo, Dominion Hemp keeps educational exhibits cleaner and easier to maintain.

Application and Maintenance of Dominion Hemp

Standard Bedding System

3-6 bags (3-inch depth) is preferred for best performance.
Add one bag to replenish every 3-7 days.

Stall Maintenance

Use a sidewall/basket muck rake specifically designed for large animal enclosures.
When cleaning a stall, start by clearing the piles of manure. Fill your muck rake about half full of scat and bedding, then sift, twist or shake the clean bedding off. Filling the muck rake half-full will increase sifting efficiency.
After manure is removed from the stall, look for clumps of urine. When cleaning urine in hemp bedding, it's important to look for darker spots. Once the hemp turns a darker color, it's ready to scoop, like kitty litter.
Rake away the clean bedding around the edges and remove the clump of urine.
Once all urine and manure are removed from the stall, use your muck rake to spread out and fluff up the remaining bedding.
Add more bedding as necessary to maintain the recommended 3-inch depth.
If more bedding is needed before the 3-day use period, schedule a consultation to optimize the bedding program.