Intentional
“Joel was a carnivore keeper. The tigers were part of his morning rounds.” The sound of Bill Nevill’s voice was unmistakable. Jamila was...
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From the Wild
Sep 28, 20227 min read
Shameless
Hamish escorted me to the hippo exhibit. I kept my thoughts to myself that I was more than capable, especially seeing as Whitlam was...
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From the Wild
Sep 27, 20227 min read
Life
“One of the vervet monkeys died.” “Oh, I’m so sorry to hear that.” “Thank you,” Hamish replied, running one hand over the nape of his...
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From the Wild
Sep 26, 202212 min read
Brave
My heart thudded within my chest. Of course, I had received animals before, when I was at Melbourne Zoo – that’s how I’d met Joel. My...
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From the Wild
Sep 24, 202211 min read
Condolences
I woke up this morning with something of a startle, taking an extra moment to adjust to the harsh Perth light, and the fact that I was no...
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From the Wild
Sep 23, 202215 min read
Up
First thing when I arrived at the zoo, Whitlam, Zola and I let Primrose and Brindabella into their pools. The slither of sunlight over...
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From the Wild
Sep 22, 20228 min read
Rhino
When we arrived at the zoo this morning, Whitlam ducked into the office to sign in for both of us. Around the other side of the building,...
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From the Wild
Sep 21, 20225 min read
Quicksand
My eyes opened, surrounded by the warmth of my bed. After a split-second, I remembered, just as I was prone to do in those first moments...
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From the Wild
Sep 20, 20225 min read
Anger
“The zookeeper killed in a tiger attack at Perth Zoo has been identified as carnivore keeper Joel Donovan.” We should have been leaving....
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From the Wild
Sep 19, 20225 min read
Release
“Just make sure that you go to the toilet before you start any veterinary procedure,” Jamila advised. “It’s not like you can do a tree...
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From the Wild
Sep 18, 20229 min read
Werribee
I awoke early, to the slither of light coming in beside the curtain. Ever so softly I could hear animals outside. I prayed, not with...
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From the Wild
Sep 17, 202213 min read
Kasal
I woke up early this morning, a wedding day buzz through my body. Sliding from bed, I didn’t bother with a shower. I dressed myself...
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From the Wild
Sep 16, 20229 min read
Beauty
Nikki was going to take me back to the doctor. I did feel anxious, because I was concerned that I wouldn’t be able to go to Werribee....
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From the Wild
Sep 15, 20229 min read
Carnies
You find out a lot in the Healesville office, not that I reckon I need to be here. There’s already been enough paperwork back home....
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From the Wild
Sep 14, 20225 min read
Neighbours
I dropped into the meeting room. Margie looked up from her computer screen, tapping the keyboard once and slipping her headphones down...
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From the Wild
Sep 13, 20223 min read
Haunted
The Head of Carnivores appointment has been announced. This morning that was what I’d heard through the grapevine, thanks to a message...
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From the Wild
Sep 12, 202219 min read
Phoenix
On the way into Healesville, we passed a burnt-out car. My eyes lingered on the sight, pulling my attention from Nikki running through...
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From the Wild
Sep 11, 20224 min read
Fire
I awoke early this morning. The smoke in the air made my stomach feel a little uneasy, but there was work to be done. I know that this...
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From the Wild
Sep 10, 20227 min read
Pluviophile
This morning, Nikki had asked if I’d come into the sanctuary again. Therefore, I got ready in a hurry and scampered out to the kitchen....
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From the Wild
Sep 9, 20226 min read
Knowing
Just like usual, for the end of the week, Nikki picked me up from the Roberts’ farm. I even noticed a hint of spring warmth in the air,...
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