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ritaxis December 4 2014, 00:11:29 UTC
Did I ever tell you my daughter's a zookeeper now? She works at the Happy Hollow Zoo, which is a lovely little AZA-accredited zoo in Kelley Park, San Jose.

She works really hard and loves every moment of it. Plus, she's getting very strong!

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urbpan December 4 2014, 23:17:43 UTC
Hey that's great! I haven't been to Happy Hollow, but maybe some day. :)

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ungulata December 4 2014, 16:57:27 UTC
Is it stair access? Wheelbarrows have larger wheels, are easier to roll and dump, won't be as much a risk for back-strain. That's a really small shovel for the job of loading mulch.

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urbpan December 4 2014, 23:14:39 UTC
Agreed. We always seem to be operating in what I like to call "less than optimal" situations, with less than optimal tools.

Edt: and no, stairs aren't really the issue--there's a few steps down into the exhibit but a wheelbarrow could do it easily. Actually now that I think of it, we did have one wheelbarrow in use, but it may have been too wide to go through the exhibit doorway.

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ungulata December 5 2014, 03:52:08 UTC
Exhibits should always be built with access in mind, at least wheelbarrow access. And good drainage, quiet ventilation, natural light...

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urbpan December 5 2014, 10:36:51 UTC
You said it. If only zookeepers were consulted before the exhibits were completed....

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