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| Saturday, September 24th, 2011 | 4:17 pm
[grevvlad]
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| | Friday, November 23rd, 2007 | 10:36 pm
[mbuzi]
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Gorilla Amanda+baby are doing splendidly. ( here's the announcement about that birth a month ago.) Also, some zoo photos.The first three rows are within the last month, and the rest go back as far as 1.5 years ago. I'm a part time animal photographer, but zoo photos are a personal favorite of mine, as I use to feed 1/2 those animals.. I'd love to see any zoo photos you all have, as well. :) ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif?v=92.1) mbuzi (Mod) | | Saturday, June 9th, 2007 | 6:37 pm
[mbuzi]
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New username.
Greetings all. My old journal, scarlt131 has been inactive for a long time now. I started it almost 8 years ago, and decided to move on to a new journal, along with a new phase of my life. I just wanted to let you know that I'm still around, still reading the entries. :) (Just under a different lj name :P ) Quick update: I've been keepin my eye out for a job back at the zoo for myself. I've been gone far too long. (Almost 4 years! Ack!) Got stuck in the dreaded world of retail. :( I just heard about Hansa, about an hour ago :( I can only imagine how sad and confused Chai is right now. I hope the awesome zoo vets are able to figure out exactly what happened. I was working the first few days she was out and about for the public to see. Security borrowed a few of us pony leaders (this is before I was a zoo intern) to help with crowd control. As an intern a few years later, I was allowed to help give her some of the pumpkins from the halloween festivities. She always enjoyed that.. If you've got photos of her, please feel free to share em! I'll start a scrapbook on this community soon. I've got a couple pictures, but I'm at work right now so I can't access them. *Wave* -Mbuzi aka mod. | 12:06 am
[lasaim]
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| | Saturday, January 6th, 2007 | 10:34 am
[muddy_feet]
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| | Sunday, January 15th, 2006 | 12:25 pm
[scarlt131]
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Pony Rides
Pony Ring/rides have closed officially. It was down to 5 ponies that could actually handle rides, and they were getting moody. Not sure on my opinion of this yet. I am glad they are getting good homes, but I do not like how secretive the whole thing felt to me. I will miss Scarlet. Heres the link. (And as a correction to the article, Patches was not in her twenties. She was mid-thirties.) http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/255718_ponies14.html Current Mood:  confused | | Wednesday, August 31st, 2005 | 11:35 am
[scarlt131]
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Bonnie
Bonnie passed away. Same symptoms as cherokee. Here is the article: SEATTLE - A 9-year-old pony, Bonnie, passed away yesterday at Woodland Park Zoo following a few days of decreased appetite and diarrhea. The pony was under veterinary care at the time of its demise. The exact cause of death is pending results of pathology tests. Nine ponies remain in the zoo’s herd. Although none of the other ponies appear ill at this time, the herd remains under close observation. “Our highest priority is to provide the best possible animal care. Therefore the Pony Ring will be closed for the rest of this season for the safety and well-being of the herd,” said Nancy Hawkes, the zoo’s general curator. Pony rides would normally be offered on weekends only through September. Trailside Chats, held weekdays, are cancelled as well. Pony rides and the new Trailside Chats provide an opportunity during the summer for visitors to interact with zoo ponies as well as the large group of well-trained teen volunteers, pony leaders, who assist zoo staff with the care of the ponies and the operation of the Pony Ring. Pony rides, offered at the zoo since 1914, have been a highlight for many generations of zoo visitors and pony leaders alike. For more information about becoming a pony leader, or for more information about Woodland Park Zoo in general, check out the zoo’s Web site at www.zoo.org. Accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association, award-winning Woodland Park Zoo is famed for pioneering naturalistic exhibits and setting a standard for zoos all over the world. With conservation, education and excellent animal care at the core of the zoo’s mission, the zoo is helping to save endangered species in Washington state and around the world including tree kangaroos, snow leopards, red-crowned cranes, African wild dogs, western pond turtles and Oregon silverspot butterflies. By inspiring visitors and others to care and act, Woodland Park Zoo is making a difference in our planet’s future. Taken from: http://zoo.org/pressroom/pr/2005/pr8_30_2005.htm Current Mood:  sad | | Wednesday, June 8th, 2005 | 6:30 am
[boygirlparty]
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| | Saturday, November 6th, 2004 | 11:29 am
[scarlt131]
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I have five days off this week... Friday, sat, sunday, monday and tues. well, I have a mandatory meeting I have to go to for work from 5-10 on sunday, but Im MOSTLY off. Anyone want to take a field trip to WPZ? I have some 800 speed film that I want to use in the nighthouse... hoooray for bat pictures! Any takers? | | Sunday, October 10th, 2004 | 12:31 pm
[airwen]
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Tiger Cubs!
All summer, they have suspected that the female Sumatran tiger, Jojo, was pregnant. The test results came back three days after the birth of the two male cubs on September 13th, however! From the Species Spotlight: "Woodland Park Zoo was pleased when our 12-year-old mother JoJo and 11-year-old father Rakata (RAH-ka-ta) became the parents of two male cubs on September 13. These cubs, the second litter for this pair, are important for the genetic diversity of all tigers. About 2 pounds when born, they weigh 8.95 pounds each (10/6/04). The cubs will be off exhibit until they are several weeks of age."  They are absolutely adorable- there are more pictures in the volunteer office of the Ed center if anybody's interested. Congrats to WPZ! Current Mood:  happy | | Wednesday, September 15th, 2004 | 6:08 pm
[scarlt131]
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Cherokee. :'(
Source: http://www.zoo.org/pressroom/pr/2004/pr9_10_2004.htmMajor points: "SEATTLE - A 16-year-old male pony, Cherokee, passed away this week at Woodland Park Zoo following several days of a decreased appetite and diarrhea. The pony was under veterinary care at the time of its death. The exact cause of death is pending pathology test results. Ten ponies remain in the zoo’s herd. The zoo offers pony rides to children during the summer and weekends only through September. The herd remains under close observation and the Pony Ring will be closed this weekend." What they did not say: They don't know what happened. This pony was in perfect health before the herd got sick. His pathology results were "inconclusive". The entire herd is sick. | | Tuesday, September 7th, 2004 | 7:19 pm
[airwen]
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Thought I'd introduce myself
I just joined, I thought I'd introduce myself. I found this community by searching for who else liked African Wild Dogs. Only slightly freaked me out when I found this. :D Currently I am a volunteer in the Contact Area, but although the CA season is ending I'm still going to be around doing Winter Socializing. I may also do the ponies and Zoo Corps (I'll probably live at the zoo) this coming summer. I know all the ponies already so I'll get a head start! I suppose. I think I am already accepted as Annie bit me. ^-^ Anyways, so hi, it's nice to join here. If you have any questions/comments feel free to email or post, because I have practically no life and am around all the time. Current Mood: only slightly freaked | | Thursday, September 2nd, 2004 | 7:29 am
[chaoscat]
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So sad
Fate of orphaned cougar kittens uncertain 05:52 PM PDT on Wednesday, September 1, 2004 By LINDA BRILL / KING 5 News DUVALL, Wash. -- Three adorable cougar kittens are at the heart of a growing controversy. The kittens were found in Duvall 11 days ago -- nearly two weeks after state wildlife agents shot a female cougar in that area. The state denies it orphaned the five-week-old kittens -- one male, two female -- now being cared for at the PAWS shelter in Lynnwood. Sheilah MacDonald of Duvall found the kittens. "Anybody would have wanted to take them home and keep them forever," she said. Sheila took the kittens to PAWS after assurances the animals would not be euthanized. But PAWS wildlife director Kip Parker says they're too young for rehabilitation and release and PAWS therefore recommends that the kittens be euthanized. "I believe it would be best for the kittens to be euthanized because they cannot successfully be returned to the wild where they belong," said Parker. Sheilah MacDonald said she heard a shot on August 19 -- just two days before she found the kittens. At state Fish and Wildlife offices records show an agent responded to a complaint in Duvall on August 8 and a female cougar was shot the next day -- eleven days before the kittens were found. "The cougar had come back and killed 30 more chickens," said Capt. Bill Hebner, State Fish and Wildlife. "I'm 90 percent certain with the info we have the cats were not orphaned as a result of our taking that cougar for public health and safety reasons." Despite the mystery of the mother's death, the fate of these innocent kittens is still in question. The state will make the final decision. "Obviously rehab is our preferred option. Euthanasia is our last resort," said Hebner. "I feel responsible for taking them in. I'm just trying to do anything I can so they have a chance to live," said Sheilah. The state plans to do DNA tests on the kittens to determine if the cougar they shot was their mother. ---- I wrote PAWS a letter, but since those people are so stubborn, I doubt it will do any good. Could WPZ do anything about this? | | Monday, August 16th, 2004 | 5:12 pm
[underwaterharfe]
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mixed feelings
Apparently the San Diego Zoo beat WPZ to having the first sun bear cubs born in captivity in North America. I feel really happy that it happened, but somewhat envious that the Zoo where I work isn't the first one to have the birth, especially with all the effort Cheryl puts into running the international breeding program, recruiting support from zoos around the world for it, etc. etc. etc. but here's the link if you'd like to see it: http://www.nctimes.com/articles/2004/07/10/special_reports/science_technology/19_29_507_9_04.prtAlso, Suntil is still in the midst of the pseudopregnancy/actual pregnancy that started shortly after her AI at the end of May and should deliver her baby by September 20 if there is to be a baby. Current Mood: envious | | Thursday, July 15th, 2004 | 8:10 pm
[scarlt131]
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FIELD TRIP
ZOO FIELD TRIP TOMORROW. Morning... I have to be at work at 3:30 so Ill be there early-ish. CALL ME ON MY CELL IF YOU WANT TO JOIN US! (Billy and I are going. Possibly my roomy and her bf Chris.) CALL ME! 818-0759 PS *Cooper: I know you will be there, and I will check the zoo corps board in the morning to see where you are stationed. | | Thursday, May 20th, 2004 | 9:40 am
[kitsunebeast]
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Emu Eggs...?
Hello! Brand new to the community, but I had a question I'm hoping someone here could answer: What happened to the Emu eggs that were in the nest by the corner of the chain link fence? Safely hatched? I saw the nest ages ago, and didn't make it back to the zoo until recently (when they were gone). Thanks! | | Monday, May 10th, 2004 | 9:57 pm
[scarlt131]
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Woodland Park Zoo still has a lot of summer positions available, ranging from Cashier to Zookeeper. Many positions don't have a deadline for applications-- just until they are filled. Link: http://zoo.org/zoo_info/involved/employ.htmAnd, as always, they are looking for volunteers. x-posted | | Tuesday, April 20th, 2004 | 11:45 pm
[knittinggoddess]
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Pony Barn
Anyone work at the Pony Ring now or used to in the last fifteen years? I used to volunteer at the Pony Ring from, oh, '94-'99. I was in 4H, and part of Woodland Welsh & Co's brief reappearance at the King County Fair after almost a decade. I was assigned to Nikki, Tequila, KC and Barley, in that order. (Jess G and I were Barley's first riders at the zoo...I'm afraid we may be partially to blame for his immaturity, although he was still a four year old when we were in charge of his well-being.) Apparently Woodland Welsh & Co is no longer in existence? Sad. | | Thursday, April 8th, 2004 | 1:53 pm
[scarlt131]
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Promoting Human Rights Campaign based Livejournal (x-posted, sorry) ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/community.gif?v=92.1) hrc_gayrights | | Thursday, March 18th, 2004 | 1:33 pm
[scarlt131]
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Field TRIP
I will be at the Zoo on SUNDAY MORNING. I'm bringing two adult friends with me, who have never been there before. If you want to join us, let me know. xposted to my own journal Current Mood: awake |
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