While in the wolf exhibit, Aaron was skimming out the pool and as he flung debris out I realized there was a baby turtle in the mix! I quickly scooped her up and carried her out of the wolf exhibit. Our wolves are very skilled predators and this turtles fate would have been bleak had I not grabbed her! I safely carried her over to the wetlands and let her go! Read more
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Red Wolf Revival: An Uncertain Tomorrow
The following film is being created (more funding is needed). Take a look at the wolves in the film— footage was taken at the Museum in February https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/544053515/red-wolf-revival-an-uncertain-tomorrow?ref=video Read more
Eggstravaganza!
I think I love making enrichment for the animals more than they like to receive it sometimes! I especially like to do things that are themed or are just really fun to make! Keeper Jill, Interns Jana and Carrie and I colored eggs and made colorful paper mache for the animals! We had A LOT of fun: Now here are a few pictures of the animals enjoying their enrichment: Read more
Brr…it’s cold outside!
Word has it (thanks for the tip Mike Williams) that a lot of people are wondering how we keep our animals safe and warm in the winter. The answer is different for each animal. If you have been in the farmyard this winter you may have seen the goats in coats or even Lightning, the donkey, in a coat. You may have also seen red ominous glowing coming from the stalls. These are heat lamps set up to add extraRead more
Christmas 2014
Prep started yesterday: find the head lamp make sure camera is working review all logbook tasks and talk to the Keepers about any questions make sure tasty food is on my desk set alarm for 5 AM I arrived on grounds around 5:15. As usual, I gathered up logbooks. Also as usual, Katy has set up treatments for me (thanks Katy). I flounder a bit getting started, but no real issues. I remembered that Blue Jay SCREAMS at the sightRead more
She’s here.
United flight 1086 from Chicago to Durham ran early yesterday, so female red wolf 1794 arrived earlier than expected. We off loaded her while it was still a bit light! We’ll get better pictures soon, but here’s a first glance:Read more