I have realized that I haven't written yet about my zoo experience. Memorial day was the first day so there's isn't a ton to write about yet. What I can say though is that it's awesome!
Going to the zoo to see and learn about all the animals has always been a favorite thing of mine to do. This year though, now that I'm in school to be a veterinary technician, I decided that I would enjoy the zoo even more if I was volunteering. One area there that you can actually get hands on experience with the animals is at the farm. My first day there was Memorial day and I enjoyed it so much. There is quite the array of ages there too. Some volunteers are in their teens, like the ones I am with on Mondays are 15, 16, 19, then me 25, and then there is farmer Andy who is this sweet old man (90 years old to be exact) that shows up every day at the zoo summer winter fall and spring. That is one dedicated man!
My favorite part though is that I have complete freedom to take chickens out, go in the pig pen and pick up the pigglets...as long as they aren't squealing, milk goats, help with cow milking and so on. Now to me, I grew up in the suburbs so even though these are farm animals I LOVE THEM!!!!
I also have several opportunities all day long to chat with the zoo keepers, and help them with different tasks. I am sure that through out the summer I will be back here with many stories of my volunteering adventures!
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