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A Zookeeper's Memoir

I'm Amanda, animal care-giver, artist and writer, sharing the lessons animals have taught me while spreading dopamine far and wide.

By Amanda C. Sandos

· Launched a year ago

Outwitted by a Bashful Thrasher

3 hrs ago•Amanda C. Sandos

Bonding with Hondo: Reprise

Jun 17•Amanda C. Sandos

Grief Has It's Own Agenda

Trigger warning, this post today deals with grief, death, and dying.
Jun 10•Amanda C. Sandos

The Odd Little Burrower Who Stole My Heart

Jun 3•Amanda C. Sandos

Chased Out of Town by Fisher Cats

May 27•Amanda C. Sandos

Mastering Myself

May 20•Amanda C. Sandos

Thank You Sneak Peek

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May 16•Amanda C. Sandos

Kiwis Saving Kiwis and Spreading Hope

May 13•Amanda C. Sandos

Newborn Elephant is Rescued by Other Elephants

May 6•Amanda C. Sandos

Osprey Parenting in Cape Charles

A Zookeeper's Poetry
Apr 29•Amanda C. Sandos

When The World's Largest Elephant Became My Largest Friend Reprise

In Memory of C'sar, May He Rest In Peace.
Apr 22•Amanda C. Sandos

Don't Mess With Mom

A Bobcat Story
Apr 8•Amanda C. Sandos

The Dark Side of Dementia

And Other Ramblings From an Exhausted Caregiver
Apr 1•Amanda C. Sandos

Small Dogs in a Big World

Leroy Brown and I were destined to be friends.
Mar 25•Amanda C. Sandos