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 →
(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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Pepper playing it cool during a sunbath I'm getting ready to get ready to go to Cincinnati for my internship. I came down with a hideous cold and for the last 10 days I've been flying and coughing, flying and... Continue Reading →
Communing with an East African Crowned Crane Photo: Steve Martin-Natural Encounters, Inc. I just received some wonderful news. I have been granted an internship at the Cincinnati Zoo. I leave in September during my vacation from my full time job.... Continue Reading →
Parrot Nation 