The End

Wow the week moved so quickly.  And what a week it was.  It was one filled of training, X-rays, cleaning, and just loving on these creatures that have been my closest allies the last few weeks! I have finally figured out why I love giraffes so much.  THEY ARE LIKE DRAGONS WITHOUT WINGS!  Seriously think about it.  

A huge (giraffe huge) shout out to head keeper Allison Kao.  She has an amazing talent at training and working with these awesome animals.  Plus she has been wonderful to work with in some of the most unfavorable situations.  She doesn't know it but I got her some sushi for tomorrow as a thank you.  We are going to picnic on the Safari trail in the giraffe exhibit; hopefully far enough that the giraffe's tongues can't reach it!  

I am going to miss living and breathing giraffes.  Period.  And yes they still are my favorite animal for those of you still wondering.  They are simply amazing creatures and I cannot wait to work with them again, which happens to be tomorrow.  Yes, though my hours have been reached, I am going to try and stay in the barn as much as possible these next two weeks before I leave the Zoo.  I am also planning on following the veterinary staff for a couple days; I am really excited about that!  

I have learned so much.  This has turned out to be an amazing adventure (Tom quit counting the times I write amazing)--but it isn't over yet.  I will continue to try and update my experiences in the zoo for the rest of the month.  Thank you faithful readers.  Here, someone else wants to say goodbye!