Absolutely love this programme. Makes me want to go and work in a zoo!
Me too! I thought bugger doing relocation/corporate housing, I'm going to quit and apply to work at Whipsnade or London Zoo! Then I wondered what the wages were like and decided it maybe needed a bit further thought.
I love this programme but I did cry tonight - so many sad bits.
We saw Salt perform a few years back - sad she died.
I was also sad for the keeper looking after the pygmy hippos that she couldn't continue to look after them in their new home.
Sorry to be cynical but I found that a bit bizarre and 'for the cameras'. If she was that upset about it couldn't she just have transferred to whatever part of the Zoo they were moved too? Would it really bother the animals. I'm sure the hippos won't mind who their keeper is as long as they're well fed and properly looked after.
Me too! I thought bugger doing relocation/corporate housing, I'm going to quit and apply to work at Whipsnade or London Zoo! Then I wondered what the wages were like and decided it maybe needed a bit further thought.
Happens all the time on these type programmes doesn't it. Dirty monkeys!
Yes, but its life I suppose and hopefully those animals have had a decent life, albeit in captivity which is a contentious issue in itself.
Sorry to be cynical but I found that a bit bizarre and 'for the cameras'. If she was that upset about it couldn't she just have transferred to whatever part of the Zoo they were moved too? Would it really bother the animals. I'm sure the hippos won't mind who their keeper is as long as they're well fed and properly looked after.
I said that to the OH but apparently it's not that easy to get a transfer???? Maybe someone can confirm/deny that bit.
I think animals do get used to a particular human and they will miss her until they get used to a new keeper. The keeper who was moved to the chimps had to work really hard to even start learning the animals trust.
On a totally different scale, I 'inherited' my daughter's cat and it took ages before she would trust me. Lots of patience needed to win her over (and she's still a bloody madam today).
I said that to the OH but apparently it's not that easy to get a transfer???? Maybe someone can confirm/deny that bit.
I think animals do get used to a particular human and they will miss her until they get used to a new keeper. The keeper who was moved to the chimps had to work really hard to even start learning the animals trust.
On a totally different scale, I 'inherited' my daughter's cat and it took ages before she would trust me. Lots of patience needed to win her over (and she's still a bloody madam today).
Regarding a transfer, bad policy if that's true! I'm still going to come across as a but cynical about it and I don't necessarily want to, but I think we saw a bit of 'staged' TV there in that surely if it were for the animals benefit it should be a primary concern and compulsory that an animals recognised keeper moved across to its new environment with it. The animals well being in that sort of situation should be the primary concern.
Good luck with the cat, I'm sure you'll win her round, perseverance is probably the order of the day!
Regarding a transfer, bad policy if that's true! I'm still going to come across as a but cynical about it and I don't necessarily want to, but I think we saw a bit of 'staged' TV there in that surely if it were for the animals benefit it should be a primary concern and compulsory that an animals recognised keeper moved across to its new environment with it. The animals well being in that sort of situation should be the primary concern.
Good luck with the cat, I'm sure you'll win her round, perseverance is probably the order of the day!
First bit - yes, I agree that there is a lot of staging in these type of shows.
Second bit - agreed!
Third bit - cat has been here 7 years now and less inclined to bite the hand that feeds her
Feel sorry for Lucifer's trainer....its almost like Lucifer felt betrayed by him when he got moved to Paignton Zoo and the trainer felt a bit lost! Bless
Feel sorry for Lucifer's trainer....its almost like Lucifer felt betrayed by him when he got moved to Paignton Zoo and the trainer felt a bit lost! Bless
I don't know how they cope with the sadness, i would love to work with animals, but i worry i couldnt cope with it
Yes, I hope they sort the leg out otherwise I feel a sad story coming along
Evening to you too BG.
Bit surprised to just discover that although its only the third episode its the last one the of the series. They could have done a lot more surely. Sad though is at times, I'd happily watch this sort of thing every week.
I don't know how they cope with the sadness, i would love to work with animals, but i worry i couldnt cope with it
Have been thinking the exact same thing. It must be so difficult when the animals have problems as you can see genuine bonds are often built between them and the keepers. Which is really nice to see.
Bit surprised to just discover that although its only the third episode its the last one the of the series. They could have done a lot more surely. Sad though is at times, I'd happily watch this sort of thing every week.
Oh me too. Much prefer this to all the celebrity crap thats on nowadays. This is just lovely to watch
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I was eating my supper when that came on
We saw Salt perform a few years back - sad she died.
I was also sad for the keeper looking after the pygmy hippos that she couldn't continue to look after them in their new home.
Me too! I thought bugger doing relocation/corporate housing, I'm going to quit and apply to work at Whipsnade or London Zoo!
Happens all the time on these type programmes doesn't it. Dirty monkeys!
Yes, but its life I suppose and hopefully those animals have had a decent life, albeit in captivity which is a contentious issue in itself.
Sorry to be cynical but I found that a bit bizarre and 'for the cameras'. If she was that upset about it couldn't she just have transferred to whatever part of the Zoo they were moved too? Would it really bother the animals. I'm sure the hippos won't mind who their keeper is as long as they're well fed and properly looked after.
I said that to the OH but apparently it's not that easy to get a transfer???? Maybe someone can confirm/deny that bit.
I think animals do get used to a particular human and they will miss her until they get used to a new keeper. The keeper who was moved to the chimps had to work really hard to even start learning the animals trust.
On a totally different scale, I 'inherited' my daughter's cat and it took ages before she would trust me. Lots of patience needed to win her over (and she's still a bloody madam today).
Regarding a transfer, bad policy if that's true!
Good luck with the cat, I'm sure you'll win her round, perseverance is probably the order of the day!
First bit - yes, I agree that there is a lot of staging in these type of shows.
Second bit - agreed!
Third bit - cat has been here 7 years now and less inclined to bite the hand that feeds her
I thought I had dreamt that. Very odd.
Trying too, but I keep getting distracted by this place!
Hope they can sort the baby giraffes leg problems out.
Evening you two
Yes, I hope they sort the leg out otherwise I feel a sad story coming along
Evening BG,,,i hope so too, we've had enough sad stories on the Zoo so far
I don't know how they cope with the sadness, i would love to work with animals, but i worry i couldnt cope with it
Oh me too. I absolutely adore animals but not sure I could work with them. I'd end up taking them all home with me! Rhino's and all! LOL
Part of a mating programme
Evening to you too BG.
Bit surprised to just discover that although its only the third episode its the last one the of the series. They could have done a lot more surely. Sad though is at times, I'd happily watch this sort of thing every week.
Have been thinking the exact same thing. It must be so difficult when the animals have problems as you can see genuine bonds are often built between them and the keepers. Which is really nice to see.
Oh me too. Much prefer this to all the celebrity crap thats on nowadays. This is just lovely to watch