I vaguely remember why I began this blog. I was going to go to the Cincinnati Zoo to work as a “Guest Keeper” and I was writing about working at a zoo for my book in progress called you-know-what. (Yes, it’s called Parrot Nation.) I was going to be gone for three weeks and I [...]
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A Little Blog Here, a Little Blog There…
Posted in Bird Talk Magazine, Cincinnati Zoo, Memo to Parker and Pepper, Patricia Sund, Posts About the "Chop" Recipe, Uncategorized, tagged African Grey, African Greys, Bird Blogs, Bird Talk Magazine, Bird Talk Writer, blogging about parrots, Cincinnati Zoo, Parker the Grey, Parrot Blog, Parrot Blogs, Parrot Nation, parrots, Patricia Sund, zoo work, Zoos on March 5, 2010 | 4 Comments »
Cookie the Little Penguin at the Cincinnati Zoo
Posted in Cincinnati Zoo, Memo to Parker and Pepper, Patricia Sund, People in Aviculture, essays and articles, tagged Bird Talk Writer, Zoos, working in a zoo, penguins, enrichment, blogging about parrots, zoo work, working at a zoo, birds, Zoo Keepers, Bird House, Steve Malowski, Fairy Penguins, Parrot Blogs, Little Penguins, Bird Blogs on February 2, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
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 [...]
Just Browsing
Posted in Cincinnati Zoo, tagged Bird Talk Writer, Patricia Sund, Zoos, working in a zoo, Parrot Nation, enrichment, Cincinnati Zoo, zoo work, working at a zoo, Zoo Keepers, Parrot Blogs, browse for animals, browse, Parrot Blog on September 23, 2009 | 4 Comments »
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 [...]
Cincinnati Zoo’s Award Winning Insectarium
Posted in Cincinnati Zoo, Patricia Sund, tagged Bird Talk Writer, Patricia Sund, Zoos, working in a zoo, Parrot Nation, Cincinnati Zoo, zoo work, working at a zoo, Zoo Keepers, Parrot Blogs, Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches, Parrot Blog on September 19, 2009 | 2 Comments »
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
Tall Blondes, the Elephant House and Val’s Spiel
Posted in Cincinnati Zoo, Patricia Sund, Uncategorized, tagged Bird Talk Writer, Patricia Sund, Zoos, working in a zoo, Parrot Nation, Cincinnati Zoo, zoo work, working at a zoo, Zoo Keepers, Elephants, Parrot Blogs, Parrot Blog on September 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
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
IT/ AV Guru of the Cincinnati Zoo
Posted in Cincinnati Zoo, Patricia Sund, Uncategorized, tagged Bird Talk Writer, Zoos, working in a zoo, blogging about parrots, Cincinnati Zoo, zoo work, working at a zoo, Parrot Blogs, Bird Blogs, Parrot Blog on September 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I lost the internet connection at the Bird House so I had to bring my laptop over to Dutch, the Internet Tech Guru at the Zoo for a little look-see. My schedule is a little cramped as I am following Steve’s schedule. I’m up at 4:45 a.m. and we’re out the door by 5:30 and [...]
Moving an Emu
Posted in Cincinnati Zoo, Patricia Sund, People in Aviculture, tagged Patricia Sund, Zoos, working in a zoo, Parrot Nation, Cincinnati Zoo, zoo work, working at a zoo, birds, Zoo Keepers, Bird House, Steve Malowski, Parrot Blogs, Emu, Parrot Blog on September 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
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
Lunch With Carole and Kim
Posted in Cincinnati Zoo, Patricia Sund, People in Aviculture, tagged Bird Talk Writer, Patricia Sund, Zoos, working in a zoo, penguins, Parrot Nation, Cincinnati Zoo, zoo work, preparing food for birds, working at a zoo, King Penguins, Zoo Keepers, Steve Malowski, feeding birds, Parrot Blogs, Parrot Blog on September 18, 2009 | 3 Comments »
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
The Reptile House
Posted in Cincinnati Zoo, Patricia Sund, essays and articles, tagged Bird Talk Writer, Patricia Sund, Zoos, working in a zoo, Parrot Nation, Cincinnati Zoo, zoo work, working at a zoo, Zoo Keepers, Parrot Blogs, Parrot Blog on September 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
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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