With last Monday being my last day driver training, having already sold my artic and trailer. Last week was taken up by agency work (cant believe how busy they are), and a trip to the Zoo to be a keeper for the day. Yes you read it right zoo keeper. Last year the missus bought me on of those red letter days for my 30th, and instead of it being thrashing round in a Ferrari or on an off road course, it was the chance to shadow a keeper for the day 
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Anyway never one to back down from a challenge decided to do it last Thurs before I get back into regular work. Had to travel down to Broxbourne in Herts to do it. Here goes.
First job was shovelling crap and renewing straw but got no pictures of that, second job was feeding these guys. They were very appreciative 
as you can tell by the looks on their faces!
Next on to these fellas, very well mannered and waited their turn for the food. Better behaved than most truckers in cafes
Reptile house next. Was â– â– â– â– â– â– â– â– meself cos am petrified of snakes, but a bit of persuasion and I plucked up the courage to hold one OK so I arent gonna be the next Steve Irwin but its a start !
Not scared of spiders but hes a big un!
Dunno what this was but he enjoyed his food!
Getting to grips with a racoon
Pig next apparently this type grows to be as big as a small horse. Dont fancy cleaning that up then!
The lions food, reckon that would go down well with a mug of tea at most truckstops !
Feeding time for the lions. Best part of the day real sight to behold! Bit scary though!
Overall an excellent day not sure about a permanent career change though! Would recommend it has a gift for someone has its a little bit different and its definateley something to remember. Got the tshirt and a certificate, so perhaps worth updating my CV and sticking it in with my Moffat and ADR certificate!
Many thanks to all the staff at Paradise Wildlife Park in Broxbourne for making me feel very welcome
pics resized to fit screen 
…Denis F
