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My new pal…

One of the very best things about being an animal keeper is that the possibility for the unexpected is always there.  An animal may do something completely random and wonderfully funny, or you may learn something you never thought possible.  Even your daily routine may be interrupted by something new and fun.  This is what has been happening recently over at the bear pool.  We have a new pump system on it to keep the waterfall flowing and now oneRead more
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What do they do when it’s cold?

Hi everybody! Now the time has come once again for the tank tops, flip flops and short shorts to get packed up again for the season (that’s okay, I don’t look so good in short shorts anyway).  The end of fall is gone and we’re officially into winter.  The weather has been remarkably warm for this time of year, but we’re past Thanksgiving have even knocked out the big holiday part of the year.  That’s right, the buy Mikey presentsRead more
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A horse is a horse…

Of course, of course… And Tuesday, December 13th is the National Day of the Horse!  You can pet them, you can brush them, you can ride them and you can impress girls with them.  They are a wonderful animal and they come in many different breeds and even species once you’re out of the domestic realm.  So let’s think about some of our favorite hoofed friends and if you’re able to, give one a hug today!  Here’s a couple ofRead more

Reading this will only make you hungry…

So it’s almost Thanksgiving.  That most wonderful time of year when we have an entire holiday completely centered on EATING!  Sure, there’s some other stuff about Pilgrims and being thankful and all that jazz, but the important part is the food!  There’s mashed potatoes, stuffing, corn, cranberry sauce, sweet potato casserole (with marshmallow topping), green beans, gravy, pumpkin pie, apple, pie, cherry pie, apple cider, and all kind of other deliciousness!  Some poor misguided people even include brussels sprouts in their mealRead more