So I work at a zoo (yes, there are pics) updated 8-14

[iamwiz82]

Good post

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: PinmasterJay
I haven't been to the Milwaukee County Zoo in like 4 years...

That's when my boss started (and me too)

We cleaned it up quite nicely I think
Zoo a la carte is Aug 17 - 20 if you want to eat some good food and listen to some bands while you look at the animals

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: F22 Raptor
Nice pics!

Hello Jello

Hello

Thanks

Originally posted by: iamwiz82
Good post

Glad you liked it

 

[PinmasterJay]

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: PinmasterJay
I haven't been to the Milwaukee County Zoo in like 4 years...

That's when my boss started (and me too)

We cleaned it up quite nicely I think
Zoo a la carte is Aug 17 - 20 if you want to eat some good food and listen to some bands while you look at the animals

Hmm...I was planning on going home to La Crosse but maybe I'll go there and hit up Potawatomi too

 

[Gooberlx2]

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: Gooberlx2
Ha I KNEW it was Milwaukee Zoo ("ZOO" looked familiar on your shirt before I read the post). Totally underrated zoo imo. I used to live in Milwaukee back when I was in HS, and visited the zoo many many many times. (at least once a week w/ pass in the summer). The geese sure crap up the shore on Lake Evinrude. How's the cats program going? Seems like there was a new litter of snow leopards every year.

I also work in animal care. Aquarium, in my case (but we also have mammals, birds and herps). I had looked into working at the new Discovery World on the pier in downtown Brewtown, but that kinda fell through.

The cats have their new building now and it looks pretty darn good now. I still wish they had more space, but they have a lot more room than they used to. I think they're down to one snow leopard now unless they're hiding one in the back somewhere.

We have to go into the Snow Leopard exhibit every once in a while to water the grasses . The zookeepers were supposed to do all the inside work for the exhibits, so it's quite annoying when we have to try to coordinate with them on when we can go inside.

How do you like the Aquarium job?

So you're life support or horticulture? Aside from pay and the evil corp. that bought out our aquarium, the work itself is fine..but the employer blows, hence the looking for other jobs. I must say that I'm rather attached to my sea turtles, sharks and rays. I'm head on several exhibits ranging from a few thousand gallon s up to 1/3-million gallons. As well as some herps (rattlesnakes, dart frogs, etc...I get all the venomous stuff it seems).

Here's a few pictures that I've snagged over the years from there (HS, and returning visits to the folks).

http://pics.bbzzdd.com/users/gooberlx/lookingatyou.jpg
http://pics.bbzzdd.com/users/gooberlx/bear.jpg
http://pics.bbzzdd.com/users/gooberlx/CRW_3650_RJ.JPG
http://pics.bbzzdd.com/users/gooberlx/CRW_3654.jpg
http://pics.bbzzdd.com/users/gooberlx/CRW_3664_RJ.JPG
http://pics.bbzzdd.com/users/gooberlx/CRW_3682_RJ.JPG
http://pics.bbzzdd.com/users/gooberlx/Scan11.jpg
http://pics.bbzzdd.com/users/gooberlx/Scan19.jpg
http://pics.bbzzdd.com/users/gooberlx/Scan5.jpg
http://pics.bbzzdd.com/users/gooberlx/hiding.jpg



I gotta say though, My curators would be PISSED if they knew I posted pictures of deceased animals...much less endangered ones.

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: PinmasterJay

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: PinmasterJay
I haven't been to the Milwaukee County Zoo in like 4 years...

That's when my boss started (and me too)

We cleaned it up quite nicely I think
Zoo a la carte is Aug 17 - 20 if you want to eat some good food and listen to some bands while you look at the animals

Hmm...I was planning on going home to La Crosse but maybe I'll go there and hit up Potawatomi too

:evil:

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: Gooberlx2

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: Gooberlx2
Ha I KNEW it was Milwaukee Zoo ("ZOO" looked familiar on your shirt before I read the post). Totally underrated zoo imo. I used to live in Milwaukee back when I was in HS, and visited the zoo many many many times. (at least once a week w/ pass in the summer). The geese sure crap up the shore on Lake Evinrude. How's the cats program going? Seems like there was a new litter of snow leopards every year.

I also work in animal care. Aquarium, in my case (but we also have mammals, birds and herps). I had looked into working at the new Discovery World on the pier in downtown Brewtown, but that kinda fell through.

The cats have their new building now and it looks pretty darn good now. I still wish they had more space, but they have a lot more room than they used to. I think they're down to one snow leopard now unless they're hiding one in the back somewhere.

We have to go into the Snow Leopard exhibit every once in a while to water the grasses . The zookeepers were supposed to do all the inside work for the exhibits, so it's quite annoying when we have to try to coordinate with them on when we can go inside.

How do you like the Aquarium job?

So you're life support or horticulture? Aside from pay and the evil corp. that bought out our aquarium, the work itself is fine..but the employer blows, hence the looking for other jobs. I must say that I'm rather attached to my sea turtles, sharks and rays. I'm head on several exhibits ranging from a few thousand gallon s up to 1/3-million gallons. As well as some herps (rattlesnakes, dart frogs, etc...I get all the venomous stuff it seems).

Here's a few pictures that I've snagged over the years from there (HS, and returning visits to the folks).

http://pics.bbzzdd.com/users/gooberlx/lookingatyou.jpg
http://pics.bbzzdd.com/users/gooberlx/bear.jpg
http://pics.bbzzdd.com/users/gooberlx/CRW_3650_RJ.JPG
http://pics.bbzzdd.com/users/gooberlx/CRW_3654.jpg
http://pics.bbzzdd.com/users/gooberlx/CRW_3664_RJ.JPG
http://pics.bbzzdd.com/users/gooberlx/CRW_3682_RJ.JPG
http://pics.bbzzdd.com/users/gooberlx/Scan11.jpg
http://pics.bbzzdd.com/users/gooberlx/Scan19.jpg
http://pics.bbzzdd.com/users/gooberlx/Scan5.jpg
http://pics.bbzzdd.com/users/gooberlx/hiding.jpg



I gotta say though, My curators would be PISSED if they knew I posted pictures of deceased animals...much less endangered ones.

I recognize some of those guys

Our large elephant, Lucy, looked like she was going to die earlier this year but she seems ok now.

I guess they can get rid of me if they don't like the pictures I posted. I'm probably never coming back anyway

 

[winr]

Cool pics.


Thanks for sharing. :sun:

 

[mcvickj]

What a post! Thanks for the pics. Looks like a good time. I would hate to be the poor soul who has to chainsaw animal corpses.

 

[Baked]

You should've used free pic hosting like imagevenue or imageshack.

 

[Crucial]

I enjoyed your post and the backround info about the zoo. We have a family pass for the Milw Zoo and go a couple of times a year.

One thing I always notice is the good looking girls who work for the zoo. I end up watching them more than the animals.

 

[bigfil]

nice pics man

thats a kool job too
one of the perks is you have cute coworkers
hehe

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: Baked
You should've used free pic hosting like imagevenue or imageshack.

Did the pics go down for a while?

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

I think I better refrain from comment on the cute co-workers except for my favorite one

 

[GuitarDaddy]

Great post Yoyo!

Enjoyable read, and great pics

Thanks

 

[dawnbug]

The MCZ is the place to be!

I like the post. And the zooooo.

Sucking up poop on the vac-all's not that bad. I got to take the pictures of the dump on a trip to empty the vac-all, and that's always really fun.

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: LadyBuggy
The MCZ is the place to be!

I like the post. And the zooooo.

Sucking up poop on the vac-all's not that bad. I got to take the pictures of the dump on a trip to empty the vac-all, and that's always really fun.

Sorry, I forgot to say you helped me get those, edited :heart:

 

[thepd7]

worthwile, informative, interesting post in OT? INCREDIBLE!

 

[Eli]

The fox is badass.

I want a pet fox.

 

[Inspector Jihad]

nice...i read the whole thing. I have a world class zoo in my city(philly) but i havent been there in 10 years. I'm such a waste.

 

[Inspector Jihad]

Originally posted by: Eli
The fox is badass.

I want a pet fox.

yeah he was pretty awesome...what about a wolf for a pet though

 

[krunchykrome]

Has anyone ever told you that you look like your avatar?

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: Inspector Jihad
nice...i read the whole thing. I have a world class zoo in my city(philly) but i havent been there in 10 years. I'm such a waste.

Go!

Originally posted by: krunchykrome
Has anyone ever told you that you look like your avatar?

Yes, yes they have.

My gf's little brother and sister (both 5 at the time) even asked if that was me when they saw her on AT and looked at the nerdguy avatar.

 

[Gooberlx2]

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
I think I better refrain from comment on the cute co-workers except for my favorite one

Seriously. ALL the cute girls volunteer for animal husbandry.

 

[dawnbug]

Bump for the morning crowd to enjoy.