It’s my 18th Zooversary everybody! I cannot believe it’s been 18 years since my very first day with the @TheWCS @TheQueensZoo. Time sure does fly when you are doing what you love. ❤️ “Find a job you enjoy doing, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” - Mark Twain #zoo #zookeeper #zookeepersofinstagram #zoolife #zookeeperlife #wildanimalkeepers #zoolife #bestjobever #dreamjob #queenszoo #wcs #marinemammaltrainer #sealiontrainer #wildlifeconservationsociety #wildlifeconservation #wildanimalkeeper (at Queens Zoo) https://www.instagram.com/p/CiPen38u8eu/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I must know, do you have pets that demand all your attention while you’re trying to be productive? #parrotproblems #parrotlife #greencheekconuresofinstagram #greencheekconures #artistproblems #animallover #animallovers #petparrot #zookeeper #zookeepersofinstagram #zooart https://www.instagram.com/p/ByvcxO1n0l_/?igshid=1cony9vjmn3jn

It's almost the end of #zookeeperweek and it's also #caturday so here's a #cheetah #paw #wristletclutch inspired by Kris @cincinnatizoo and @andie_panda. All cheetah bags are still available and 20% goes to the zoo! Please share! . . As you can see, this bag will hold all your essentials and more. I typically have a snack, masks, and hand sanitizer as well as my phone, sunglasses, and wallet. . . Pattern @sewgnar Cork @fabricfunhouse . . . #rosiewaydesign #cheetahbag #catsofinstagram #zookeepersofinstagram #conservation #cork #corkleather #sustainable #ethicalfashion #slowfashion #handmade #madeinohio #madewithlove #makersgonnamake #rainbow #supportsmallbusiness #sewists #vegan #veganbag #purse #wristlet #clutch #catbag #cat #catlovers (at Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDEMD5GBUwh/?igshid=1tjvbtpr66wsa

This week on Wicked Wildlife we share 3 reasons why zoos and wildlife parks keep and breed species that are not really endangered, watch it now at YouTube.com/wickedwildlife #wickedwildlife #zookeepers #zookeepersofinstagram #zookeeperlife #wildlifeconservation #wildlifeeducation #australianwildlife #wildlifeeducator #conservationthrougheducation https://www.instagram.com/p/BvzrbXeHiNA/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1pggnpumtwqjc

Yes, elephant milking. Check us out on @youtube and @itunes at The Brendon and Kevin Show. ⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #dirtyjobs #zookeeperlife #bluecollar #podcast #livepodcast #elephantparade #skilledtrade #animalsofinstagram #podcastlifestyle #zookeepersday #bringbackdirtyjobs #work #zookeepersofinstagram #nature #zookeeper #podcastshows #animals #elephantman #newpodcast #elephantlovers #zookeeperslife #wildlife #elephantbaby #zoo #elephant (at Ely, Nevada) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEapZbThD_h/?igshid=1fjq65kqcwvfp

Happy International Zoo Keepers Day! #October 4th is also World Animal Day. @thewcs @thequeenszoo #internationalzookeeperday #worldanimalday #zookeeper #zoo #zoolife #livingthedream #employeedbyanimals #zoolifestyle #queenszoo #internationalcongressofzookeepers #october4th #zookeeperday #internationalzookeeperday2022 #zookeeperslife #zookeepersofinstagram (at Queens Zoo) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjTFdMHrzKG/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Saw this poor dude/gal get their butt kicked by some #grackles on my walk through the park to work. It flew to three different trees and they just kept going after him/her. That’ll teach to try and eat their babies! #beautfiulbutdeadly #redtailedhawk #redtailedhawksofinstagram #flushingmeadowscoronapark #flushingmeadowpark #queenszoo #zoo #zookreeper #zookeeper #zookeepers #zookeepersofinstagram #zookeeping #zookeeperslife #zoolife (at Flushing Meadows - Corona Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChTlcMSOD-_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Nothing says #summer like a fuzzy #bee butt on one of our beautiful #sunflowers. This makes me even more excited for our annual #honey. #bumblebee #honeybees #sunflower #beebutt #pollinatorgarden #pollinators #queenszoo #zoo #zookreeper #zookeeper #zookeepers #zookeepersofinstagram #zookeeping #zookeeperslife #zoolife @thequeenszoo (at Queens Zoo) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChTkaPSuCqj/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Happy #WetChickenWednesday from Masi!! #wetbirb #wetbird #wetbirdle #jardine #wetbirdwednesday #jardinesparrot #jardinesparrotsofinstagram #parrotsofinstagram #parrots #birdsofinstagram #birb #birbsofinstagram #birds #zoo #zookeeper #zookeepersofinstagram #zoolife #zoolifestyle #wetchicken (at West New York, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/CeAVj6_LXaA/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

November 15 is the day to celebrate the life of the greatest #wildlife warrior whoever lived. Happy Steve Irwin Day everyone!! What an amazing man, and what a legacy to pass down to his equally amazing children. Thank you for all you’ve done and all that you continue to do in your name. #steveirwin #steveirwinday #happysteveirwinday #wildifewarrior #australiazoo #myhero #mysuperherowearskhaki #conservation #conservationeducation #wildlifeconservation #zoo #zookeeper #zoolifestyle #zoolife #zookeepersofinstagram @bindisueirwin #terriirwin @robertirwinphotography @wildlifewarriorsworldwide @australiazoo @chandlerpowell #zooeducation #wildlifeeducation (at Queens Zoo) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWUGTf3PUwT/?utm_medium=tumblr

Happy National Zoo Keeper Week to my coworkers and friends! #AAZK #AmericanAssociationofZooKeepers #NationalZooKeeperWeek #NationalZooKeeperWeek2021 #zookeeper #zookeepersofinstagram #zookeepers #zookeeperlife #zoolife @wcs @bronxzoo @nycaazk @nyaquarium @centralparkzoo @prospectparkzoo @thequeenszoo @aazkinc @zoos_aquariums (at Queens Zoo) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRgybq9LmXE/?utm_medium=tumblr

I’m not gonna lie - we weren’t exactly the best of friends. Honestly, l found him incredible pushy, and maybe that’s where we literally butted heads. Goat humor! 🤣. But that doesn’t mean I didn’t love him. Rupert - I shall miss your shannigans. Know you were loved by so many at the @QueensZoo ❤️ #goat #goatsofinstagram #Nubiangoat #zoo #zookeepersofinstagram #zoolife #zoolifestyle nubiangoatsofinstagram #zookeepersofinstagram #zookeeper (at Queens Zoo) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUMRWptL8mC/?utm_medium=tumblr

I cannot believe it’s only been a year since my favoritest coworker came home to live with us And what a crazy ride it has been. We just love Our Trevi Birb so much! Many more years to come. This #birb truly has my heart. ❤️ #sunconure #sunconuresofinstagram #parrotsofinstagram #parrots #birdsofinstagram #birb #birbsofinstagram #birds #zoo #zookeeper #zookeepersofinstagram #zoolife #zoolifestyle (at West New York, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/CU4E3LjLGLe/?utm_medium=tumblr

Literally when I started at @TheQueensZoo and 2 years ago. Whoa! I feel so old. #harrypotter #harrypotterandtheprisonerofazkaban #2004 #2019 #danielradcliffe #garyoldman #siriusblack #zookeepersofinstagram #zookeeperlife #zookeeper #zoolife #queenszoo #queenszoonyc (at West New York, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPZLnPxJD0j/?utm_medium=tumblr

It’s my 17th Zooversary everybody! I cannot believe it’s been 17 years since my very first day with the @TheWCS @TheQueensZoo. Time sure does fly when you are doing what you love. ❤️ “Find a job you enjoy doing, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” - Mark Twain #zoo #zookeeper #zookeepersofinstagram #zoolife #zookeeperlife #wildanimalkeepers #zoolife #bestjobever #dreamjob #queenszoo #wcs #marinemammaltrainer #sealiontrainer #wildlifeconservationsociety #wildlifeconservation (at Queens Zoo) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTjgNTnL-Bc/?utm_medium=tumblr

Wet chicken alert!! This lady loves baths and takes one about once a week. 🥺 #sunconuresofinstagram #sunconure #sunconurelove #Aratingasolstitialis #zoolife #zookeeper #zookeepersofinstagram #zookeeperlife #wetchicken #wetbird #parrot #parrotsofinstagram #parrotlife #pet #petsofinstagram #birdbath (at West New York, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKfoHoUJfUt/?igshid=1n4k2tclkn2cv