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Chaplain in a retirement community; ordained United Methodist. Volunteer zoo photographer. Home is Pennsylvania.

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Wondering why the Christmas lights are still up!

22.02.2026 18:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm in long-term care, but this chaplain thanks you.

22.02.2026 01:53 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A North American river otter bites down on a fish that a zookeeper threw to him.  He had to make his way across the ice to get it.  Lehigh Valley Zoo, Schnecksville, Pennsylvania.

A North American river otter bites down on a fish that a zookeeper threw to him. He had to make his way across the ice to get it. Lehigh Valley Zoo, Schnecksville, Pennsylvania.

There's nothing like a good snack.

14.02.2026 21:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A nine-banded armadillo in a zoo, sleeping in a habitat that includes a floor of deep litter.  It's a cold day outside, and though the animal is indoors, it's staying warm by spending the afternoon partially in litter.

A nine-banded armadillo in a zoo, sleeping in a habitat that includes a floor of deep litter. It's a cold day outside, and though the animal is indoors, it's staying warm by spending the afternoon partially in litter.

We're in need of some uplifting posts. How about a nine-banded armadillo, partly buried in litter? It looks cozy!

06.02.2026 23:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A critically endangered red ruffed lemur finds food that zookeepers wrapped in butcher paper. The primate is merely chewing,  but it appears to be shouting.   Making a zoo animal work for its food is called enrichment.   After all, animals in natural habitats are not served food in bowls.

A critically endangered red ruffed lemur finds food that zookeepers wrapped in butcher paper. The primate is merely chewing, but it appears to be shouting. Making a zoo animal work for its food is called enrichment. After all, animals in natural habitats are not served food in bowls.

You forgot the sauce!

09.01.2026 00:56 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A completely black juvenile alpaca.  They are rare!

A completely black juvenile alpaca. They are rare!

Olive, the alpaca cria, stands between her brothers. She's not there for protection; she wants to eat the hay stuck in their fur!

02.01.2026 01:41 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A common eland calf, about six weeks old, next to a photo of the calf's father.  Dad weighs about 1,500 pounds.

A common eland calf, about six weeks old, next to a photo of the calf's father. Dad weighs about 1,500 pounds.

A diptych of a common eland calf, with his father, for comparison. The calf was born about six weeks ago, at the Lehigh Valley Zoo, in Pennsylvania.

22.12.2025 12:04 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The face of an American mink.

The face of an American mink.

Mink cuteness

07.12.2025 01:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Side view of a pancake tortoise, native to Africa.

Side view of a pancake tortoise, native to Africa.

The pancake tortoise is thought to be the fastest tortoise on earth. To avoid predators, they can slip quickly under rocks and climb nearly-vertical surfaces.

17.09.2025 22:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Opus, a male white-faced saki monkey, grooms his girlfriend, Lexie.  The couple have had two children at the zoo.  The species is "sexually dimorphic," meaning that boys and girls look different.

Opus, a male white-faced saki monkey, grooms his girlfriend, Lexie. The couple have had two children at the zoo. The species is "sexually dimorphic," meaning that boys and girls look different.

Let me help you with that.

20.08.2025 10:29 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A bee pollinates a sunflower.

A bee pollinates a sunflower.

I love summertime.

12.08.2025 10:40 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A naked-neck chicken at the zoo.

A naked-neck chicken at the zoo.

Chickens have their own styles of beauty.

23.07.2025 10:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A veterinary technician helps a bearded dragon to wave goodbye to people in the observation window, following a procedure.

04.07.2025 21:40 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A burrowing owl holds a piece of lettuce.

A burrowing owl holds a piece of lettuce.

Owl salad

08.06.2025 23:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hello from Trexler Nature Preserve, in Schnecksville, PA!

27.05.2025 23:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
An alpaca looks into the camera with a pleasant expression.

An alpaca looks into the camera with a pleasant expression.

A smile for you.

27.05.2025 23:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

And, Evangelicals claim him. It boggles the mind.

19.05.2025 23:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

What someone is wearing under their graduation gown should be no one else's business.

19.05.2025 23:09 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I wonder who advised 47 to say that after the infamous picture...

09.05.2025 20:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A preening blue and gold macaw glances at the camera

A preening blue and gold macaw glances at the camera

May I help you?

09.05.2025 20:15 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This is quite a specialty... and a passion!

27.04.2025 21:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A red ruffed lemur in a Pennsylvania zoo sits outdoors with his head back.  This species is critically endangered.  Zoos are helping to conserve them.

A red ruffed lemur in a Pennsylvania zoo sits outdoors with his head back. This species is critically endangered. Zoos are helping to conserve them.

Soaking up some springtime sun.

27.04.2025 18:13 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Beanie is a female two-toed sloth who now makes her home at Elmwood Park Zoo, in Norristown, Pennsylvania.

Beanie is a female two-toed sloth who now makes her home at Elmwood Park Zoo, in Norristown, Pennsylvania.

A new face at the zoo!

14.04.2025 10:20 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A male red kangaroo interacts with a reflective object set in his zoo habitat for enrichment.

A male red kangaroo interacts with a reflective object set in his zoo habitat for enrichment.

George is gorgeous.

03.04.2025 22:13 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I volunteer with two not-for-profits. I have a strong sense of unity, teamwork, and friendship with staff and other volunteers. If I'm feeling lonely, I can do some volunteer work.

29.03.2025 23:46 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Harm also ripples out.

18.03.2025 18:41 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks for being yourself.

17.03.2025 23:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A striped skunk emerges from under a plastic stool.

A striped skunk emerges from under a plastic stool.

I met Tonks this weekend as part of an animal encounter at the zoo.

16.03.2025 23:23 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Most of the keepers and education specialists in the zoos where I volunteer.

09.03.2025 00:06 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A friend, performing as Sally, from Nightmare Before Christmas.

07.03.2025 19:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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