I happened to be walking by the Andean Condor enclosure and saw this. According to Steve, this male Condor is most likely engaging in “Thermoregulation.” He’s regulating his body temperature by spreading his wings out in the sun:
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Andean Condor
Posted in Cincinnati Zoo, Uncategorized, tagged Andean Condor, Cincinnati Zoo, Parrot Nation, Patricia Sund, working at a zoo, working in a zoo, Zoo Keepers, zoo work, Zoos on September 23, 2009 | 6 Comments »
Just Browsing
Posted in Cincinnati Zoo, tagged Bird Talk Writer, browse, browse for animals, Cincinnati Zoo, enrichment, Parrot Nation, Patricia Sund, working at a zoo, working in a zoo, Zoo Keepers, zoo work, Zoos on September 23, 2009 | 4 Comments »
In the wild, animals are constantly interacting with plants, shrubs, trees and foliage. It is not only nourishment, but for fun and enrichment. It is entertainment and stimulation and animals love interacting with it. At the Cincinnati Zoo, they have an unusual method of storing for the winter when no browse is available on the [...]
Cincinnati Zoo’s Award Winning Insectarium
Posted in Cincinnati Zoo, Patricia Sund, tagged Bird Talk Writer, Cincinnati Zoo, Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches, Parrot Nation, Patricia Sund, working at a zoo, working in a zoo, Zoo Keepers, zoo work, Zoos on September 19, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Karen, Cincinnati Zoo’s long-time Insectarium Keeper, shows me a glimpse of what it’s like to work in Cincinnati Zoo’s Insectarium and straightens up the Madagascar Hissing Cockroach Exhibit:
Tall Blondes, the Elephant House and Val’s Spiel
Posted in Cincinnati Zoo, Patricia Sund, Uncategorized, tagged Bird Talk Writer, Cincinnati Zoo, Elephants, Parrot Nation, Patricia Sund, working at a zoo, working in a zoo, Zoo Keepers, zoo work, Zoos on September 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I shot some footage of the Giraffes waiting to go into their yard, the Elephant House and finally I managed to get Val, the Elephant Keeper doing his”Meet the Keeper ” moment in the Elephant Yard:
Moving an Emu
Posted in Cincinnati Zoo, Patricia Sund, People in Aviculture, tagged Bird House, birds, Cincinnati Zoo, Emu, Parrot Nation, Patricia Sund, Steve Malowski, working at a zoo, working in a zoo, Zoo Keepers, zoo work, Zoos on September 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Mel the Emu got a new enclosure to hang out in. The Bird House Staff in collaboration with Wildlife Canyon and “Wings of Wonder” Bird Show Staff helped with Mel’s move. Mel is one big bird!:
Lunch With Carole and Kim
Posted in Cincinnati Zoo, Patricia Sund, People in Aviculture, tagged Bird Talk Writer, Cincinnati Zoo, feeding birds, King Penguins, Parrot Nation, Patricia Sund, penguins, preparing food for birds, Steve Malowski, working at a zoo, working in a zoo, Zoo Keepers, zoo work, Zoos on September 18, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Steve and I had some special guests for lunch. After lunch they had the opportunity to feed lunch to the penguins. It was a fun day:
The Reptile House
Posted in Cincinnati Zoo, Patricia Sund, essays and articles, tagged Bird Talk Writer, Cincinnati Zoo, Parrot Nation, Patricia Sund, working at a zoo, working in a zoo, Zoo Keepers, zoo work, Zoos on September 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
My friends Mike, Hermit and Lana invited me to the Reptile House. Here is my day with them:
The Oriental Garden: Peace and Koi
Posted in Cincinnati Zoo, Patricia Sund, Uncategorized, tagged Bird Talk Writer, Cincinnati Zoo, Parrot Nation, Patricia Sund, working at a zoo, working in a zoo, zoo work on September 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Oriental Garden is such a beautiful spot in the zoo:
Up Close With Andean Condors
Posted in Cincinnati Zoo, Patricia Sund, Uncategorized, tagged Andean Condor, Bird Talk Writer, Cincinnati Zoo, Parrot Nation, Patricia Sund, working at a zoo, Zoo Keepers, zoo work on September 17, 2009 | 3 Comments »
Caution is always a good thing when dealing with big raptors like these two Andean Condors. And despite Steve’s experience, I was still nervous when I was inside their enclosure. These are some BIG Birds!
Bats Alive!
Posted in Cincinnati Zoo, Patricia Sund, Uncategorized, tagged Bird Talk Writer, Cincinnati Zoo, Fruit Bats, Parrot Nation, Patricia Sund, working at a zoo, working in a zoo, Zoo Keepers, zoo work, Zoos on September 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
We had to catch up some Fruit Bats for a Vet Exam and weight check. They weren’t too thrilled about the idea. Mike, from the Nocturnal House stopped by to help the Keepers. I helped by staying the hell out of the way. The video is a little grainy due to the low light in the [...]
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