Got an internship at my Zoo!! and here's some pics of our baby galaps

[ShadowRancher]

I'm actually going to be working with the bird nerds at the zoo but after my interview was successful I ran over to the reptile house to check out these guys (I have pics of an adult and some baby komodos too but my ipad died before I could upload everything so Ill update this tomorrow with more pics)

This little guy was front and center basking in the attention (...well that may have been his heat lamp )

His sibling burrowing

There were three that I could see in the enclosure, I have better pics of the full set up that ill update with the rest tomorrow.

 

[spikethebest]

Which zoo do you work at???

 

[ShadowRancher]

Which zoo do you work at???

Riverbanks in Columbia SC

 

[spikethebest]

wow that is so cool! please post more pics of the galaps and baby komodos when you have a chance. are these on exhibit to the public or behind the scenes?

 

[Tom]

Awesome! Did they breed them or buy them? You gotta PM me with their source.

 

[ShadowRancher]

Awesome! Did they breed them or buy them? You gotta PM me with their source.

I haven't had a chance to talk to any of the reptile keepers about them yet but from the buz around town last year they bred them and the hatchlings were the ultimate naturally incubated surprise babies...reading the article I dont know if they were planning on natural incubation or just missed her nesting (could just be that they left the nest on purpose and were being dramatic about how unexpected they were)

http://www.riverbanks.org/mediacenter/releases2011/1104.shtml

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wow that is so cool! please post more pics of the galaps and baby komodos when you have a chance. are these on exhibit to the public or behind the scenes?

They are on exhibit....boss lady told me that I could run around the zoo til closing after my interview/orientation if I wanted too (duh! ) so I just saw them from the outside....hoping to make friends with some reptile keepers so can learn more about these guys.

 

[RosieRedfoot]

Congrats!

I have some pics of the baby galaps as well! And the adults too.. Pretty sure they breed their own.
Not trying to steal your thread, but here's a pic of them a few months back:

And the adult that my boyfriend thought looked like it was smiling at me:

I'm thinking of volunteering there as well. Guess I know who to go to for an "in" juuust kidding.

 

[Baoh]

That is a very nice opportunity.

 

[DeanS]

They should ship 'em all to Tom right now for proper rearing!

 

[ShadowRancher]

Congrats!

I have some pics of the baby galaps as well! And the adults too.. Pretty sure they breed their own.
Not trying to steal your thread, but here's a pic of them a few months back:

And the adult that my boyfriend thought looked like it was smiling at me:

I'm thinking of volunteering there as well. Guess I know who to go to for an "in" juuust kidding.

its pretty easy, just email the volunteer coordinator and she'll help you out!

 

[ShadowRancher]

That is a very nice opportunity.

I know, I'm so excited I can barely get through my finals ( I get to start after).

 

[TortoiseBoy1999]

Congrats!

I have some pics of the baby galaps as well! And the adults too.. Pretty sure they breed their own.
Not trying to steal your thread, but here's a pic of them a few months back:

And the adult that my boyfriend thought looked like it was smiling at me:

I'm thinking of volunteering there as well. Guess I know who to go to for an "in" juuust kidding.

Haha! He really DOES look like he's smiling at you

 

[wellington]

Congrats, how exciting. Very happy for you

 

[Moozillion]

Oh, how WONDERFUL!!! What a fabulous job: I think I'd pay THEM to let me work there!! You're gonna have a GREAT experience!!!

 

[spikethebest]

They should ship 'em all to Tom right now for proper rearing!

I 2nd this motion!

 

[Benjamin]

That is a very exciting opportunity. They along with Zoo Atlanta were the first to reproduce cuora pani several years back. Any inside info you could share on them would be greatly appreciated.

Komodo dragons are the best. I worked with them for five years. They are by far the most intelligent reptile I have ever taken care of.

 

[ShadowRancher]

The rest of the pics

Full enclosure

The neighbors

Adult

I'll keep you guys posted on anything cool I learn once I start

 

[Glasswalker]

I didn't realize galaps were deep-black when young. Very cool

 

[CLMoss]

Hi Ana, I am so happy for you!!! OXOXOXOXOX

~C

 

[sibi]

Congrats. You get to do what most of us here only dream of. Enjoy your experience and always keep your friends here posted with new pics.