Music for Homebodies: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITC2qdxXQXA I'm living right across the street from the Zoo. It's real close. Right now I can hear the Gibbons howling and I'm sure people 2 miles away can hear the same thing.. Sometimes I hear the... Continue Reading →
The sheer volume of work at the Bird House is overwhelming if you stop long enough to think about it. And if something odd comes up, and you have to cope with that along with your normal routine, well, you... Continue Reading →
A little appropriate background music from one of my favorite Groups: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJF87m4_k88&feature=related Everyone loves Kermit the Tawny Frog Mouth Owl. But there are other Residents here that have their own claim to fame in the "Amazing Face" department.... Continue Reading →
Apparently there is. How do you even apply for that job? And how in God's name would you explain it on your resume? And what do you do on your day off? Working here has opened up my eyes to... Continue Reading →
Meet Moe. Moe is a two-toed sloth who works in the Education Department. She is absolutely charming in a slow, quiet way. She was still in bed when I arrived but was kind enough to reach up to her friend... Continue Reading →
This is Dave Oehler; Major Dude, Lead Cheese, and "Big Bird" at the Bird House. I believe his title is "Bird Curator". But to me he is simply the "Major Dude". When that came to mind, all I could think... Continue Reading →
One of my Favorite songs is by Peter Townsend and Ronnie Lane from an album titled "Rough Mix". It's called "Street in the City" and it reminds me of the frenetic activity that occurs in the Bird House behind the... Continue Reading →
Who's Running this Place? Good Question. Well, here's some starters for you: During our tough economic times, in this business, Sahara seems to be a pretty high up on the food chain when it comes to pull around here. She's... Continue Reading →
A little music to look at faces by: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqtjpCGhCQk&feature=related This is a Rockhopper Penguin. They are agreeable little tykes that suck down fish like a kitchen disposal. They get a little crabby now and again, but I think they are... Continue Reading →
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