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Parrot Nation

Parrots are cool. They are also one hell of a lot of work.

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Patricia Sund

Patricia Sund is a Free-Lance Writer residing in Florida with her three African Greys. She has been published in About.com, Bird Talk Magazine, Birds USA, In Your Flock Magazine, Good Bird Magazine as well as numerous websites and newsletters. She is currently doing research for a book titled "Parrot Nation".

Who’s Running This Place? A Who’s-Who of the “Staff” at the “Cincinnati Zoo Company”

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 →

“Amazing Face”

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 →

Making Friends With the Residents

     (Having a Laugh With "Buddy" the Magellenic Penguin. He's a pretty witty guy.) I'm now on 8 days in a row of working. My head doesn't feel it, but my hands do. I seem to be developing a... Continue Reading →

Good Habits To Live by Working at the Bird House

(Cleaning the Little Penguin Back Enclosure;  I cannot describe the smell. The Penguins don't seem to be fazed...It's just how it is. Of course I was attempting to "Feng Shui" the rocks. Their enclosure is now incredibly cleaner than their... Continue Reading →

Yes, But am I Having any Fun? 9-06-08

Are You kidding?  Absolutely! A little "having fun" music: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0hJAA6h6Sk&NR=1 I'm really beat when I get home, but I'm having the time of my life. This is a little Red River Hog that has been spending time at the nursery.... Continue Reading →

Another Day-Another Aching Back 09-05-08

    Cody hosing down the Auklet Exhibit at 7:30 a.m.         Hoses are a way of life around here. There is what is called the legendary "black hose disease" that affect Keepers who handle the black... Continue Reading →

Zoo Work Thursday 9-04-08

This is the Intern House right across the street from the zoo. My room is the center 2 windows with the fire escape on the 2nd floor. How very "Mary Tyler Moore"! 9-04-08 6 a.m. get up. Quick shower; no... Continue Reading →

My View at the Zoo

The Kitchen-Food Prep Area at the Bird House      Keepers stand at the countertop cutting board and prepare plate after plate of food. I've developed quite a flair for making the "Bat Buckets" : Buckets of fruit, vegetables and... Continue Reading →

My First Look at the Penguins

9-04-08 7:27 p.m. I’m sitting on the front porch of the Intern house. My favorite place since I cleaned it. I have spent the most amazing 2 days. I could leave now and be happy. Steve picked me up at... Continue Reading →

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