Hi, Recently retire Bronx Zoo herpetologist, just joined

[bronxzoofrank]

Originally Posted by Zoo Nanny

Hi Frank Did you work with Lisa Zedik at all? I worked with Lisa in Boston. She told us so many great stories of working at the Bronx and Central Park Zoos. There was a young girl that worked with us in Boston that went to the Bronx, her name was Katie. I don't remember her last name. She borrowed my copy of "You Belong in a Zoo" never returned it. Were you mentioned in the book?

Hi,

I do remember Lisa, but did not work with her directly. I've known Pete Brazaitis, author of that book, for appx 30 yrs. We only overlapped in departments on occasion, and he moved on to run the Central Park Zoo towards the end of his career. I'm one of the keepers he describes in the incident involving the battle between False Gharials and Cuban Crocs, and elsewhere, but I don't believe he used names. He could fill a few more volumes without difficulty, I'm sure!

Best, Frank

[Zoo Nanny]

Originally Posted by bronxzoofrank

Hi,

I do remember Lisa, but did not work with her directly. I've known Pete Brazaitis, author of that book, for appx 30 yrs. We only overlapped in departments on occasion, and he moved on to run the Central Park Zoo towards the end of his career. I'm one of the keepers he describes in the incident involving the battle between False Gharials and Cuban Crocs, and elsewhere, but I don't believe he used names. He could fill a few more volumes without difficulty, I'm sure!

Best, Frank

Can't wait to read more of your stories and Peter Brazaitis should write another book, the first one was great. I laughed so many times reading of his and others antics and adventures. The escaped cobra was a good one.

[bronxzoofrank]

Originally Posted by Zoo Nanny

Can't wait to read more of your stories and Peter Brazaitis should write another book, the first one was great. I laughed so many times reading of his and others antics and adventures. The escaped cobra was a good one.

Thanks, Here's an article that mentions some escapes I've been involved in (cobras, etc). Link to Part II is at end of article.

Enjoy, Best, Frank