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

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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 →

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 →

An Incredible Opportunity in Penguin Poop

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 →

Perhaps It’s Luck

    (The "learning experience" never ends. And it's quite interesting to see what you have learned when you look back at yourself! This was an article I wrote with the future in mind almost four years ago. At the... Continue Reading →

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