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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Posted in Bird Talk Magazine, Cincinnati Zoo, Memo to Parker and Pepper, Patricia Sund, Posts About the "Chop" Concept, 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 »
Just Browsing
Posted in Cincinnati Zoo, tagged Bird Talk Writer, browse, browse for animals, Cincinnati Zoo, enrichment, Parrot Blog, Parrot Blogs, Parrot Nation, Patricia Sund, working at a zoo, working in a zoo, Zoo Keepers, zoo work, Zoos on September 23, 2009 | 5 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, Cincinnati Zoo, Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches, Parrot Blog, Parrot Blogs, Parrot Nation, Patricia Sund, working at a zoo, working in a zoo, Zoo Keepers, zoo work, Zoos 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:
Tall Blondes, the Elephant House and Val’s Spiel
Posted in Cincinnati Zoo, Patricia Sund, Uncategorized, tagged Bird Talk Writer, Cincinnati Zoo, Elephants, Parrot Blog, Parrot Blogs, Parrot Nation, Patricia Sund, working at a zoo, working in a zoo, Zoo Keepers, zoo work, Zoos 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:
IT/ AV Guru of the Cincinnati Zoo
Posted in Cincinnati Zoo, Patricia Sund, Uncategorized, tagged Bird Blogs, Bird Talk Writer, blogging about parrots, Cincinnati Zoo, Parrot Blog, Parrot Blogs, working at a zoo, working in a zoo, zoo work, Zoos 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 Bird House, birds, Cincinnati Zoo, Emu, Parrot Blog, Parrot Blogs, Parrot Nation, Patricia Sund, Steve Malowski, working at a zoo, working in a zoo, Zoo Keepers, zoo work, Zoos 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!:
Lunch With Carole and Kim
Posted in Cincinnati Zoo, Patricia Sund, People in Aviculture, tagged Bird Talk Writer, Cincinnati Zoo, feeding birds, King Penguins, Parrot Blog, Parrot Blogs, Parrot Nation, Patricia Sund, penguins, preparing food for birds, Steve Malowski, working at a zoo, working in a zoo, Zoo Keepers, zoo work, Zoos 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:
The Reptile House
Posted in Cincinnati Zoo, essays and articles, Patricia Sund, tagged Bird Talk Writer, Cincinnati Zoo, Parrot Blog, Parrot Blogs, Parrot Nation, Patricia Sund, working at a zoo, working in a zoo, Zoo Keepers, zoo work, Zoos 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:
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