The cheetas at our zoo had a bit of unplanned enrichment when a mother wood duck took her young from the nest box into one of the ponds at the zoo. ...
STilson
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Nov 1, 2000 2:43 pm
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I just thought that since there hasn't been much going on on this list lately, that I would just send a note about what has been happening at the Sacramento...
Sue Johnson
russ_sue@...
Nov 10, 2000 1:38 am
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The Memphis Zoo docents monthly continuing education program presented at last month's meeting was by zoo nutritionist Mike Maslanka. Mike brought us up to...
van harris
pyrpyrfect@...
Nov 16, 2000 4:17 am
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Very interesting topics, thanks for posting to the list. The Bali Mynahs here started suffering from iron storage disease; found out it was because the keepers...
Caprine10@...
Nov 16, 2000 4:42 am
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Today, the Memphis Zoo docents staged our annual luncheon for the zoo staff. This event is usually scheduled for the first Thursday in December. We estimated...
van harris
pyrpyrfect@...
Dec 8, 2000 5:02 am
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Just wanted to tell everyone about the wonderful trip we had to the Oakland Zoo on Saturday, December 9th. The Sacramento Zoo docents (84 of us!) took two...
Sue Johnson
russ_sue@...
Dec 12, 2000 3:04 am
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Hello! I am a herpetologist asst./rainforest aide and former exhibit guide at the national aquarium in baltimore! I just passed the 550 hour mark for...
reiko507@...
Dec 24, 2000 1:43 am
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Hello everyone! Happy New Year to you all. At the Sacramento Zoo we had the very best new year's gift! Our 9-year-old female chimp gave birth to her (and the...
Sue Johnson
russ_sue@...
Jan 6, 2001 5:26 am
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Congratulations! What a way to start the new year. Cheryl -- Original Message -- ... -- iWon <http://www.iwon.com/> - Best Search Engine on the Web plus the ...
zoodoer@...
Jan 7, 2001 3:19 am
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This was a sad week at the Memphis Zoo & Aquarium. Friendty, a mature male Komodo dragon, died of liver failure. Friendty came to the zoo in 1997 from the...
van harris
pyrpyrfect@...
Jan 10, 2001 4:24 am
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We at the Greenville Zoo know how you feel. About one month ago our 22 year old Ocelot passed of Kindey Failur and old age. She was with us for about 17 years....
edzoocator121@...
Jan 10, 2001 5:01 pm
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I know the feeling exactly. We had a male Great Hornbill at the National Aviary a few years ago that was diagnosed with a carcinoma (sp). Our Animal Care...
avesbirder@...
Jan 10, 2001 11:53 pm
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Last week at the Tropical Bird House, I encountered a very interesting couple. They were truck drivers who were based in Dallas, on a layover for a day. They...
van harris
pyrpyrfect@...
Jan 14, 2001 3:25 am
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Van, this is very interesting. I'd like to put it in our newsletter, if you have no problems with that. I'll certainly cite you as the source. regards, Dale...
Dale L Martin
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Jan 14, 2001 4:22 pm
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In a message dated 1/14/01 10:23:02 AM Central Standard Time, kg5u@... writes: << Van, this is very interesting. I'd like to put it in our newsletter,...
pyrpyrfect@...
Jan 14, 2001 9:09 pm
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pyrpyrfect@...
Feb 8, 2001 2:28 am
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yep it still works Just no action lately. Liz...
Tom and Liz Turner
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Feb 8, 2001 3:01 am
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In a message dated 2/7/01 9:04:45 PM Central Standard Time, lattwt71@... writes: << yep it still works Just no action lately. Liz ... Glad to know it. I...
pyrpyrfect@...
Feb 8, 2001 5:59 am
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I have no idea if this is true, or not. If it isn't, it ought to be. Van Harris Memphis Zoo & Aquarium << The following article from Panafrican News Agency...
pyrpyrfect@...
Feb 8, 2001 6:09 am
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I heard she was lured into the bathroom with hershey kisses. The really amusing part about all of this is that I believe there is a gorilla conference going on...
Stacey
teej@...
Feb 8, 2001 10:55 am
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I can't confirm the conference in town, but I can tell you the gorilla that escaped was a young, hand-raised female. I think she originally came from ...
avesbirder@...
Feb 9, 2001 1:30 am
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The contract was signed last week to begin construction on the Memphis Zoo & Aquarium's "Animals of China" exhibit. I have heard figures anywhere from 14 to...
pyrpyrfect@...
Feb 13, 2001 5:03 am
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I am a rehaber for birds here in Arkansas. I am registered with the Arkansas Game And Fish Commission, so a few weeks ago I got a call from a guy who said he...
johnnybfloyd@...
Feb 18, 2001 8:39 pm
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Hi Lianne! I know there is a birdkeeper group within Yahoo Groups that specifically deals with captive birds. I know they will be able to help you. I'll see...
avesbirder@...
Feb 18, 2001 9:53 pm
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Hi Lianne! At the Memphis Zoo we have a long established raptor rehabilitation program and Knox Martin, who is over the program, has a great deal of experience...
zoodoer@...
Feb 19, 2001 6:14 am
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Like many docent/volunteer organizations, the Memphis Zoo & Aquarium docents have "touch carts" which we take onto the grounds to foster interaction with...
pyrpyrfect@...
Mar 4, 2001 3:16 am
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... to ... Hi Van. Sue Johnson here. One of the "wagons" we use at the Sacramento Zoo is the "Little Red Wagon". It is literally that. It is designed to reach...
russ_sue@...
Mar 10, 2001 11:28 am
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In a message dated 3/10/01 5:28:20 AM Central Standard Time, russ_sue@... writes: << Hi Van. Sue Johnson here. One of the "wagons" we use at the Sacramento...
pyrpyrfect@...
Mar 11, 2001 2:38 am
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Tuesdays at the Memphis Zoo & Aquarium are a time that none of the staff and volunteers look forward to. Tuesday afternoon, 2pm until closing, is the dreaded...
pyrpyrfect@...
Mar 11, 2001 4:47 am
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... Van, Great story. I know the feeling very well. At Houston Zoo, a city-run zoo, any city holiday is a free day. This year, there are 10 free days. The...
