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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
So Beautiful! : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_imwld_WzI No, I am not hand polishing a table top. This is "Lil' Joe", a Manatee I had the privilege of chatting with. Here's better look at more of Lil' Joe. It's extremely difficult to get all... Continue Reading →
Smelling like your particular animal is part of the job. So is getting dirty and wet. It is a never-ending cycle of meals and cleaning punctuated by moments of unusual tasks. Lorikeet Landing is an exhibit containing primarily Lorikeets, but... Continue Reading →
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 →
Parrot Nation 