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I was going over some of my files and realized I never posted my video of Cookie the Little Penguin in the break room at the Cincinnati Zoo. I put it up at YouTube, but never posted it here. So wIthout further ado, here’s Cookie. Trust me, you will smile! Share this: StumbleUpon Digg Facebook [...]

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Wouldn’t this look good on my car? Ten years ago, when the Millennium rolled around, I didn’t have birds. My life was entirely different really. I was still on my first of the four total vacuum cleaners I’ve had since then, I had clean carpeting as opposed to the slate tile I have now and [...]

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I happened to be walking by the Andean Condor enclosure and saw this. According to Steve, this male Condor is most likely engaging in “Thermoregulation.” He’s regulating his body temperature by spreading his wings out in the sun: Share this: StumbleUpon Digg Facebook Press This Email

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In the wild, animals are constantly interacting with plants, shrubs, trees and foliage. It is not only nourishment, but for fun and enrichment. It is entertainment and stimulation and animals love interacting with it.  At the Cincinnati Zoo, they have an unusual method of storing for the winter when no browse is available on the [...]

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Karen, Cincinnati Zoo’s long-time Insectarium Keeper, shows me a glimpse of what it’s like to work in Cincinnati Zoo’s Insectarium and straightens up the Madagascar Hissing Cockroach Exhibit: Share this: StumbleUpon Digg Facebook Press This Email

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I shot some footage of the Giraffes waiting to go into their yard, the Elephant House and finally I managed to get Val, the Elephant Keeper doing his”Meet the Keeper ” moment in the Elephant Yard: Share this: StumbleUpon Digg Facebook Press This Email

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Mel the Emu got a new enclosure to hang out in. The Bird House Staff in collaboration with Wildlife Canyon and “Wings of Wonder” Bird Show Staff helped with Mel’s move. Mel is one big bird!: Share this: StumbleUpon Digg Facebook Press This Email

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Steve and I had some special guests for lunch. After lunch they had the opportunity to feed lunch to the penguins. It was a fun day: Share this: StumbleUpon Digg Facebook Press This Email

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My friends Mike, Hermit and Lana invited me to the Reptile House. Here is my day with them: Share this: StumbleUpon Digg Facebook Press This Email

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Caution is always a good thing when dealing with big raptors like these two Andean Condors. And despite Steve’s experience, I was still nervous when I was inside their enclosure. These are some BIG Birds! Share this: StumbleUpon Digg Facebook Press This Email

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