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Good Habits To Live by Working at the Bird House

(Cleaning the Little Penguin Back Enclosure;  I cannot describe the smell. The Penguins don't seem to be fazed...It's just how it is. Of course I was attempting to "Feng Shui" the rocks. Their enclosure is now incredibly cleaner than their... Continue Reading →

Yes, But am I Having any Fun? 9-06-08

Are You kidding?  Absolutely! A little "having fun" music: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0hJAA6h6Sk&NR=1 I'm really beat when I get home, but I'm having the time of my life. This is a little Red River Hog that has been spending time at the nursery.... Continue Reading →

Another Day-Another Aching Back 09-05-08

    Cody hosing down the Auklet Exhibit at 7:30 a.m.         Hoses are a way of life around here. There is what is called the legendary "black hose disease" that affect Keepers who handle the black... Continue Reading →

Zoo Work Thursday 9-04-08

This is the Intern House right across the street from the zoo. My room is the center 2 windows with the fire escape on the 2nd floor. How very "Mary Tyler Moore"! 9-04-08 6 a.m. get up. Quick shower; no... Continue Reading →

My First Look at the Penguins

9-04-08 7:27 p.m. I’m sitting on the front porch of the Intern house. My favorite place since I cleaned it. I have spent the most amazing 2 days. I could leave now and be happy. Steve picked me up at... Continue Reading →

Backlogged! Just Got Online at the Zoo…

9-02-08 7:45 a.m. MIA-ORD I cannot even describe to you how tired I am. I am currently sitting on the jump seat of a 757 on my way to Chicago. The cushion on the jump seat feels as though I... Continue Reading →

Getting Ready to Get Ready

My luggage for my Internship at the Cincinnati Zoo. I have to carry everything with me, even bedding, so it's a lot to carry for 3 weeks:     8:00 a.m. I made a list of everything I need to pack... Continue Reading →

Packing: It’s a Real Zoo Around Here…

Pepper playing it cool during a sunbath I'm getting ready to get ready to go to Cincinnati for my internship. I came down with a hideous cold and for the last 10 days I've been flying and coughing, flying and... Continue Reading →

Pet Life Radio: The Pet-Friendly Podcast

(Photo of Pepper, my relinquished Grey...you think she’s bald now? You should have seen her when I first got her! ) Have you heard about “Pet Life Radio” (PLR) yet? http://www.petliferadio.com  It’s a wonderfully fun, educational Podcast aimed at the... Continue Reading →

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