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

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The “Cincy Zoo Kinkajou”

Here is an interesting video of an animal you don't often see or even think about. Cody lives at the Children's Zoo and Andrea and Tanya are doing a "Meet the Keeper" for people. Cody the kinkajou got quite the... Continue Reading →

Cookie Takes a Dip

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 →

“This and That” at the Cincinnati Zoo

These are just a few random videos of different places at the zoo. Goats, Flowers, a Tortoise, and Patricia the Pesquet's Parrot.

Helping Out LaVerne and Shirley

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.

The Children’s Zoo with Kermit, Cleopatra and Some Mealworms

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:

Cleaning the Little Penguin Enclosure

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 →

Got Penguins?

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 →

Cincinnati Zoo: The Sequel

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 →

My Kea Toy Debut at the Cincinnati Zoo

Kim Klosterman Hanging the Kea toy in the indoor enclosure Last week I sent a big toy to my friends the Keas at the Cincinnati Zoo. The staff had a pretty good time watching them beat the living hell out... Continue Reading →

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