Hi, Recently retire Bronx Zoo herpetologist, just joined

[bronxzoofrank]

Originally Posted by Rogue628

Welcome to our zoo!

Glad to be here, thanks very much! Best, Frank

[bronxzoofrank]

Originally Posted by Zoo Nanny

Hi Frank Did you work with Lisa Zedik at all? I worked with Lisa in Boston. She told us so many great stories of working at the Bronx and Central Park Zoos. There was a young girl that worked with us in Boston that went to the Bronx, her name was Katie. I don't remember her last name. She borrowed my copy of "You Belong in a Zoo" never returned it. Were you mentioned in the book?

Hi,

I do remember Lisa, but did not work with her directly. I've known Pete Brazaitis, author of that book, for appx 30 yrs. We only overlapped in departments on occasion, and he moved on to run the Central Park Zoo towards the end of his career. I'm one of the keepers he describes in the incident involving the battle between False Gharials and Cuban Crocs, and elsewhere, but I don't believe he used names. He could fill a few more volumes without difficulty, I'm sure!

Best, Frank

[bronxzoofrank]

Originally Posted by millertime89

Welcome Frank, nice to have a(nother?) professional on here.

Hi Kyle, Thanks very much for the welcome and kind words. I was just complaining to my nephew about the cold and end of the herping season here in NY, but seeing your locale I guess I shouldn't! Whay are temps like in Nebraska now? Best, Frank

[bronxzoofrank]

Originally Posted by brylecc1989

Welcome! We're lucky to have such a knowledgeable new member!

Thanks for the kind words, happy to be here! best, Frank

[bronxzoofrank]

Originally Posted by Terranaut

Welcome to our zoo!!

Glad to here, thank you! Best, Frank

[bronxzoofrank]

Originally Posted by BarelyBreathing

Welcome. Your imput will be very valuable here.

I appreciate the vote of confidence, thanks very much, Best, Frank

[bronxzoofrank]

Originally Posted by Trent

hi and welcome!

Thanks for the kind words, Trent, Best, Frank

[bronxzoofrank]

Originally Posted by cossiecraig

Hello and welcome Frank .

Thanks for the welcome, much appreciated, Best regards, Frank

[bronxzoofrank]

Originally Posted by Snakey-Jay-BRB

Welcome...

Thanks very much, glad to be here, Best, Frank

[infernalis]

Originally Posted by bronxzoofrank

Site is preventing me from posting links (not sure if that is permanent or not?) Best, Frank

Not permanent, we had to make a post restriction on links, because we were getting pounded with spam..

Now that your post count is up, try it again.. if not, I will modify your user status to allow for links.

[bronxzoofrank]

Originally Posted by infernalis

Not permanent, we had to make a post restriction on links, because we were getting pounded with spam..

Now that your post count is up, try it again.. if not, I will modify your user status to allow for links.

Thanks very much, I'll try shortly, Best, Frank

[Zoo Nanny]

Originally Posted by bronxzoofrank

Hi,

I do remember Lisa, but did not work with her directly. I've known Pete Brazaitis, author of that book, for appx 30 yrs. We only overlapped in departments on occasion, and he moved on to run the Central Park Zoo towards the end of his career. I'm one of the keepers he describes in the incident involving the battle between False Gharials and Cuban Crocs, and elsewhere, but I don't believe he used names. He could fill a few more volumes without difficulty, I'm sure!

Best, Frank

Can't wait to read more of your stories and Peter Brazaitis should write another book, the first one was great. I laughed so many times reading of his and others antics and adventures. The escaped cobra was a good one.

[bronxzoofrank]

Originally Posted by Zoo Nanny

Can't wait to read more of your stories and Peter Brazaitis should write another book, the first one was great. I laughed so many times reading of his and others antics and adventures. The escaped cobra was a good one.

Thanks, Here's an article that mentions some escapes I've been involved in (cobras, etc). Link to Part II is at end of article.

Enjoy, Best, Frank

[Zoo Nanny]

Great articles, thank you! Luckily I was not involved in too many escapes. The scariest for me was when a large male mandril got loose. He never made it out in to the public area and after 2 hours was lured back into his enclosure with a nice large bag of hot popcorn. I did work in Boston when the infamous Joe decided to stroll around the city. I was leaving the zoo when it happened and found out about it enroute home via the radio. I've read a couple of your blog articles and can't wait to return to read more.

[bronxzoofrank]

Originally Posted by Zoo Nanny

Great articles, thank you! Luckily I was not involved in too many escapes. The scariest for me was when a large male mandril got loose. He never made it out in to the public area and after 2 hours was lured back into his enclosure with a nice large bag of hot popcorn. I did work in Boston when the infamous Joe decided to stroll around the city. I was leaving the zoo when it happened and found out about it enroute home via the radio. I've read a couple of your blog articles and can't wait to return to read more.

Thanks so much, I really appreciate that. During my time with mammals, I released a Kodiak Bear, who I encountered, 6 feet away, when I exited his cage...luckily we were able to dart him and I retained my job (long story); it was actually his second time out, years earlier he was at large on zoo grounds; gorilla, cheetah, snow leopard, gibbons, tapirs and others as well (these not my fault!) But mandrils, primates are especially scary, given brains and weaponry; I have some interesting and tragic stories involving colleagues - Here's one about a Saurus Crane escape.

Thanks again for the kind words., Frank