We invited people back to the Museum this week. Campers arrived Monday, and Members arrived starting Tuesday (online ticketing only). Everything is very thoughtful, limited, and as safe as possible. It’s been almost 4 months without guests here, working quite a bit, and a whirlwind of emotions throughout the period. (I am sure everyone is having their own roller-coaster ride since March!) Safety is critical for the team. Safety and good welfare of the humans are the only way weRead more
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Update from the Week.
I got some non-desk time this week. This meant, lots of clothes, bandanas and masks to sweat through. However it also meant some good times and sights to be had. I did a great virtual Summer Camp program with Steve, David, and the Farmyard Critters. I also did a bunch of weed-eating, and clearing unwanted plant growth from a few areas. While working at Bear Overlook, the bears treated me with a visit. I sooooooo wanted to be where MimiRead more
Last Week in June
I was so happy this morning to welcome back former volunteer and former temporary Animal Keeper Nicole. Nicole’s arrival and help brought smiles and cheers from the rest of the team this morning! The other thing I was sooooooo happy about this morning is Virginia’s improvement. Last week she tore part of the skin off her foot. Given the issues she has already walking it was a hard few days for her. We’ve had her locked in the house soRead more
Lots of help means lots of thank yous
It’s the time of year for spring cleaning. It is also the time of year when yard work never ends. We couldn’t tackle any of these projects without the help of others. Just like last Tuesday, we have some people to thank. Brooke, from our Guest Relations Team, has been working all over the place: prepping diets, scrubbing floors, cleaning indoor spaces, and more. Thanks Brooke! Richard, from our Butterfly House Team, has been working with us specifically clearing brushRead more
Oh Dusty
Dusty made a little extra work today for the humans at the Museum. Guess what happens when an over 400 Kg Cattle rubs really hard on a car wash brush? You get access to more plants to eat when you bust through the fence. So, a bit of time locked up in the stalls for Dusty and Dallas while the team repaired the fence, and then back out to inspect the completed work.Read more
Welcome to June
Lots of yard work got done today, with the help of some new folks on campus. Ranger Brooke joined our team yesterday and will be with us a couple days each week all month. We, with the help of our entire OLE Team, (DeCario, David, Terrence, Alex, and Savannah) got the lemur/tortoise yard mowed, trees cut and pruned back from the lemur fence, bear cliff weed-eated, bear yard mowed, yard poop-scooped, and the pool skimmed. All the bears are inRead more