I have recently returned from the 2012 AAZK conference held in Syracuse, N.Y. It was held at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo and I was really impressed with the conference. My day started at about 7am and lasted till about 5pm. All day I was in classes, lectures and one of the days we got to go to the zoo. The conference offered several workshops or classes that I signed up for and paper presentations between. Some of these included RaptorRead more
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Galileo and his paper
I have done several posts before on our opossum Galileo. Recently, he had an agenda of redecorating his bed Read more
International Hug Kent Day
As you read this I am in New York for the AAZK conference. Sadly, I will miss International Hug Kent Day.That’s right everybody, it’s Keeper Kent’s special day. Last year this tradition was started by Aaron who decided Kent needed a hug. So, make it a point to hug Kent today or make sure to give him a belated one if you miss it this year. He may go into the fetal position when you try, but he gets overRead more
Chummix the goat/duck/rabbit
Earlier you would have seen the rabbits in their outside enclosure. However, a lot is going on in the farm yard. The rabbits have moved to the other side of their barn and when the duck goes in for the night he now stays on the rabbits old side. This morningChummix had to temporarily go into the ducks enclosure because of all the new construction and repainting that is going on in the farm yard. Chummix didn’t seem to mindRead more
A wool-ful good-bah
This Saturday, we say good-bye to Mutton, Lambchop,Wilco and Woolworth Sheep. They are retiring to a farm where they will be able to graze and have a nice quiet retirement pasture. I know that I will really miss them. The sheep have been here longer then I have been a keeper.As I have focused more of my keeping in the farm yard area, the sheep always are sure to greet me when they see me. They know I feed themRead more
QuikPost: Sea Turtle Surgery
A very long time ago, Keeper Larry posted about Dr. Lewbart. Recently, I was talking with my roommate and she told me about this article. When I read the article I recognized the name of the Dr. and thought it was very interesting. SEA TURTLE SURGERY (Allen Breed, Associated Press) Read more