All Photos on this post by Steve Martin of Natural Encounters, Inc.
“Parrot Nation” is a nonfiction manuscript in progress that covers the world of Aviculture. I have about half of it completed. All that remains are the chapters needing research that involve getting on a plane. Since I’m on airplanes about 18 days a month, I loathe doing it on my days off. However, I have to get moving and finish the research whether I like it or not.
I worked at the Cincinnati Zoo for 3 weeks photographing the Zoo, the animals, the exhibits and most importantly, looking into the lives of the people who work there. Zoo keeping is not, as the Keepers themselves describe it: ”Bunny Hugging”. It is viciously tough work, and for the most part, it’s not about the animals, but the care and feeding of them. I think you’ll find my posts and photos eye-opening, illuminating and fascinating as I delve into the “Back Side” of the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens.
If you’d like to see what I’m up to, including my 3 weeks at the Cincinnati Zoo, just go to this link:
Thanks for visiting,
Patricia
I’ve been back from the zoo for some time but forgot to update this post! Sorry! But I have written some new things I think you might like and I hope you enjoy them.
Patricia
I am so glad I found this site. I live very close to the Cincinnati Zoo and it is our favorite place in the city to go.
Thank you so much and I’m glad you found “Parrot Nation”. I had an extraordinary experience in your city and made many wonderful friends. I couldn’t figure out if the people were “Ohio Nice” or “Zoo Nice”. In the end, I discovered they were both. Please enjoy my site. It was a blast working there! There’s a lot going on here about the “Cincin Zoo” and it is now one of my favorite places in the world as well.
All the best,
Patricia
Hello Patricia. I just wanted to comment on your “Memo to Parker and Pepper” in the March 09 Birdtalk. Thanks for the laugh. Being a grey caregiver myself, I could truly appreciate your thoughts.
I will be looking for more of your memo’s and might even make it a habit to read them to my Sydney, Stirling and Emma Lynn. Emma could certainly use some reminders and hints from time to time.
Lisa Bono