Roo with a View

Posted by Categories: Kangaroos, Otters
Roo with a View
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Roo with a View (This guest Blog is written by Syndey, one of our resident Red Kangaroos) As I write this guest blog for Vicki, I certainly am enjoying the cooler fall weather much more than I thought I would.     I don’t like the rain – I just don’t like getting wet and I’m not […]

Making Memories Amongst the Chaos

Posted by Categories: Kangaroos, Memories
Making Memories Amongst the Chaos
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It’s summertime and if you are like me, you are busy trying to fit a lot of things into a short amount of time. Whether it’s visiting family, hanging out at the lake, attending local festivals, going for long bike rides, or maybe you are watching kids or adults play softball or baseball throughout the […]

Good Morning from Pine Grove Zoo

Posted by Categories: Good Morning, Spring
Good Morning from Pine Grove Zoo
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I’ve been working at Pine Grove Zoo for over a year now and I’m still amazed with the beauty I see every day as I walk up the path to the main building and start my day. Have you ever noticed how many shades of green there are in our Minnesota landscape? It’s simply breathtaking. […]

They are Ready

Posted by Categories: Kangaroos, Spring
They are Ready
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I think a lot of people can relate to sending off your child to school that first day. You know they are old enough to go and that they are ready. You’ve taught them how to tie their shoes, they know their ABC’s, you hope their social skills are adequate and they have mastered the […]

What’s your reward?

Posted by Categories: Volunteering
What’s your reward?
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I’ve worked in the nonprofit field for over 16 years.   Before that, I was like so many, I volunteered a little here and there, whether it was at church, at school, or an organization or cause.    I felt it was my duty, but I’ll be honest – I never really enjoyed it.   It usually felt […]

The time of year we can take a deep breath…

Posted by Categories: Winter Months
The time of year we can take a deep breath…
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Before I became involved with Pine Grove Zoo, like so many other people, I assumed when the doors were closed for the season, things were quieter at the Zoo. I often hear, even from my own family this question, “So, is there much for staff to do during the off season”. Let me just say…..there […]