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 got to get a penguin to bring to the Bird House as a companion for Cookie. Here is how it went:
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 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 →
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 →
I am very pleased and excited to report that I have been invited back to the Cincinnati Zoo once again. I’m not sure the word “invitation” is exactly the right word. Perhaps “ordered” back to the Zoo is more accurate.... Continue Reading →
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 →
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