Shana

Today’s Zoo Treasure ~ do I start with Maddie? Or do I start with Jumbo Jet & Cessna Torts? They’re all equally silly. All equally fantastic!

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Today’s Bittersweet Zoo Treasure ~ Klara leaves us soon for an amazing opportunity across the continent. These groovy goats & I will never forget her. She’s a fierce force for good. A conservation warrior.
Birmingham Zoo is about to receive their best treasure yet.

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Today’s Zoo Treasure ~ Nigel Coendou is one sharp fella with impressive claws, teeth & quills. And a velvet marshmallow nose.
This Prehensile-Tailed Porcupine calls daytime nighttime with a series of yawns & stretches as he wakes from his beauty sleep.

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Today’s Zoo Treasures ~ Skinkfest with Newton & Fern!
Do you see similarities in these special lizards? Their snake-like heads, small legs, and outstanding camouflage are seen (if you can spot them) throughout the skinkdom. They lack frills and decorations found in other lizards.

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At one of his frequent press conferences (because he loves being on TV), I'd love it if some reporter piped up with, "What do you say to people who call you a know-nothing narcissistic asshole, Mr. President?"

i love this

Today’s Zoo Treasures ~ with just over one month until opening day, Wild Wonders is gearing up for an exciting summer show!
We aim to soar to new heights with amazing animals, including Ruby Vulture & Caper Macaw.
Here’s a sneak peek at their superb aerial behaviors.

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Tail up!

Look at me, Crow friends!

What a poser

We’re ready for Summer PJ Parties!
Do you know about Chewy’s “Pawsibilities” Program? Every few weeks, Kinsale receives an email for free offers of food, treats, OTC meds, toys, clothing. In return, I write a review.
We’ve discovered great new items, including these super cute PJs that came today.

You can get your hands and eyes on Jim’s book at King’s Books in Tacoma!
There are copies in the WW II and Memoirs sections.
This is a great way to support a small business and new author!

Today’s Zoo Treasures ~ Magellanic Penguins for Jim!
Now and then I ask him if he has a special treasure request. After much consideration, he asked for penguins.
Waddle your heart out, friends!

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I met the new queens of King’s Books.
They’re purrfect.

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Thanks to Keeper Hannah for the great footage!

Today’s Zoo Treasure ~ Walnut Beaver is a master of munching in the stage pool.
This cutie patootie rodent and family are stars in our Wild Wonders summer program. Until then, you can see them and lots of other ambassador animals practicing their lines during our 11:30 stage encounters.

Is it time for dinner?

The tour gang, an amalgam of friends from different parts of our critter-loving lives

Luna & Keeper Jordan

Baby Bison!!!

Thanks so much, Keeper Stephanie, for the fantastic tour!

Thanks to great friends for a wonderful day at NW Trek, including a Private Keeper Tour and behind the scenes experience with Keeper Jordan and Luna & Calli Moose. Our guide Keeper Stephanie was fantastic. And we saw the cutest baby Bison!

Today’s Zoo Treasure ~ Dash the magnificent magical falcon.

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Today’s Zoo Treasure ~ (indoor) fun in the sun with Maddie & Fern Skink!
Fern impressed 90 guests with her prehensile tail, magical camouflage and winning personality. She’s a curious 22 year old beauty, climbing and balancing on her jungle gym o’ tree bark, perfectly adapted for life in the canopy.

I thought we were playing a fun game of peekaboo until I realized my new crow friend had serious business to tend to.

What an uncool world we live in

Today’s Zoo Treasure ~ Brynn, Alex & I took advantage of a dry day and Brynn’s final Friday, enjoying a stroll with Gonzo Tamandua!
While I’m thrilled for her new management role with Walk This Way Dogs, I’ll miss our team encounters.
To quote this stinker of the rainforest ~ Smell Ya Later, Brynn!

Reminiscing about our November ‘24 Costa Rica trip and all the wonderful friends we met. And the food. Oh, the food!
This cookbook transports us back to the flavors of this beautiful country.
Also, where has Anchiote Paste been all my life?!
Pura Vida!

Today’s Zoo Treasure ~ what long whiskers you have, Nigel! The better to sense the environment with, my dear!
This handsome rodent is more than a pretty face. He’s a quilly, velvet-nosed, muscular, prehensile-tailed, arboreal, herbivorous machine!
And I love him.

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Peace be with you

Today’s Zoo Treasures ~ Animal Drive-By featuring Dash American Kestrel & the Magellanic Penguin Colony!
Drive-bys are a favorite enrichment of mine, where Wild Wonders Outdoor Theater stars get to see amazing animals on exhibit. The exchange of sights, smells and sounds is often beautiful.

PDZA

R.E.M. providing a fantastic & unique soundtrack to this great film at The Grand Cinema