Begin at RHZ November 2009
Lanae Rench RHZ Carnivore Keeper
Tour like a
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Sunflower living summer 2013
Home
Kansas
Previous Experience
Corps of Engineers, Park Ranger; Emporia Zoo, KS; Animal Control Officer
RHZ Assignment
Lions, tigers, snow leopards, flamingo, kuwate, African wild dogs, deer, water fowl, black swan.
Favorite Animal
Sari, a 21-year-old snow leopard
Favorite Story
“The very first animal I bonded with was Bindi, a baby kangaroo whose mother was unable to care for her. I felt privileged to be allowed to take this baby home, and hold her and feed her every 3 hours. Now, she is 4 years old. I even have a tattoo of Bindi on my right calf because that was a special moment in my life.”
Keeper Message
“I love sharing stories about the animals in my care, what they eat, how they behave in the wild, how we enrich their lives, and what people can do to help protect endangered species.”
With just one zoo visit, you will not be able to see all aspects of an animal’s life. But Rolling Hills Zoo Head Curator Peter Burvenich has these recommendations for making the most of your animal observations. 1. Arrive as soon as the zoo opens. Many of the animals are most active during the morning hours 2. Look for signs in the gift shop and throughout the zoo detailing the times for the weekend keeper talks. These are chances to learn more about animals and ask questions about them to the people who care for them. 3. Take your time. Animals do things on their own schedule. Patient observation often pays off with glimpses into the rare, amusing or astounding moments of an animal’s routine.