We had to catch up some Fruit Bats for a Vet Exam and weight check. They weren't too thrilled about the idea. Mike, from the Nocturnal House stopped by to help the Keepers. I helped by staying the hell out of... Continue Reading →
Every other day, the Keepers at the Cincinnati Zoo Bird House cut up and mix 200 pounds of fruit which fits into a plastic container the size of a small trunk. I got the extreme pleasure of mixing it. When... Continue Reading →
Cookie and his companion are taking dip in their pool on the loading dock of the bird house. Because of Cookie's bumble foot, he can't be in water constantly, but he does need baths, so this is how the bird... Continue Reading →
Here is a video taken at the Children's Zoo with Doug, one of the Keepers. Here I am doing a necessary job that is done at least twice a day.
I've returned from my visit to the Children's Zoo Department and really enjoyed myself. Mary, Doug, Andrea, Tanya and Allie were great and explained many aspects of their work and schedule. Here is some video:
Due to a request, I am re-running this post. Enjoy! I completed my big project for today; cleaning the backside of the Little Penguin Enclosure. I could write about it, but the video explains it better. Let's just say I'm... Continue Reading →
I went to visit the Polar Exhibit this morning and got some pretty good penguin footage. I think they were hungry because they were coming right up to me. These are friendly and tame penguins, but they do have their... Continue Reading →
I’m back at the Cincinnati Zoo and settled into Steve and Carol’s Fabulous stone cottage. It reminds me of the house Jackson Pollock and his wife rented out in Long Island right before he became the “new rising artist" of... Continue Reading →
I'm returning to the Cincinnati Zoo on Monday to work as a keeper in the Bird House. I'll be there for three weeks doing what I do best: hosing down enclosures, cutting up fruit, feeding the King Penguins, artfully arranging... Continue Reading →
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