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

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Saving Money…or Not

Well, the parrot poop is hitting the fan in the economy and I'm feeling the pinch just like everyone else. I don't have to worry about the bigger things because I don't have any debt. Everything and I mean everything... Continue Reading →

Back To The Blog

  I haven't written in a while for a few reasons. I had to step back and away from my Cincinnati Zoo experience for a while just to adjust back to normal life. I also had a lot of catching... Continue Reading →

Teasers and Tidbits; Things to Come

I've been incredibly busy trying to get photos taken and I've had so many people to talk to, I haven't had time to get a post together. So here are some photos to give you an idea of what's been... Continue Reading →

Birds: Well Represented at Cincinnati Zoo

I'm happy to report that you can see birds just about anywhere at this Zoo. Even at some of the non-animal attractions: The Zoo has a nice little carousel for the kids and this is one of the animal figures... Continue Reading →

Random Thoughts…Random Images: Part one

It's a Happy Little Train: The Zoo has a train with a high-pitched whistle. I can hear it all the way over at the Intern House. Every time that whistle blows, it brings to mind the film: "The Bridge on... Continue Reading →

Zoos Have Things To Hide

Behind what looks like a stump is actually a feeding station for birds in the Australasian Exhibit.  Birds aren't tidy eaters and Guests don't need to see their mess. This is what it looks like from the Public's point of... Continue Reading →

Feathers

I've settled into a schedule after the first week of experiencing what it was like to work as a Keeper. Once I undid the kinks and got the fish smell out of my hair, I began buckling down to photograph... Continue Reading →

The Intern House; Home Away From the Zoo

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 →

I Didn’t Know There Was a Gift Shop in Antarctica

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 →

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