Raven has settled in nicely after the long flight from Alaska and has certainly beguiled us all into smiling in short order! The 30 day quarantine period is always difficult for keepers who are eagerly awaiting their new charges. The clinic keepers are primarily responsible for the care of the animals during this quarantine time, but because Raven requires a great deal of handling, the Natural Encounters staff has been visiting at the end of their shifts to offer some more hands on time. As you can see, Raven is happy to see just about anyone that will offer food, and has quickly learned to step up onto our hands for a treat or a scratch.
Natural Encounters Keeper Kamryn offering a very vocal Raven a get-to-know-you scratch
Natural Encounters Supervisor, PJ....clearly beguiled!
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I’m beguiled too! Give that raven a rub on the neck for me.
Will do Kara!
What a great animal!
Thanks Linda! We haven’t had a raven here for a handling animal before so we’re very excited about the process of getting to know this incredible bird!