A Tribute To Godzilla

A Tribute To Godzilla

This is definitely a hard post. I went back and forth on whether I should even write about this. When an animal dies, it’s depressing. It’s my least favorite part about working with animals. Godzilla’s sudden death came completely out of left field. He appeared healthy, was eating like a champ, and in less than a week, took a turn for the worse. A necropsy determined he died of kidney failure, a common disease found in captive iguanas. I’m still in shock. It’s like losing a member of the family. As hard as this blog is to write, I need to do it. I need to pay tribute to Godzilla. I also need to share with you, my reader, what it’s like. Working with animals is not always fun. There’s ups and there’s downs. It’s raw and it’s real.

Fires in Australia: How YOU Can Help

Fires in Australia: How YOU Can Help

As I sit here and write this blog on January 8, 2020, it has now been estimated that over 1 BILLION mammals, birds, and reptiles have perished from the deadly bushfires in Australia. (Please note, this figure does not include amphibians or insects.) Nearly 20 million acres have burned and at least 25 people have been confirmed dead.

Watch What Happens LIVE!

Watch What Happens LIVE!

Yes, the rumors are true. The animals and I invaded Andy Cohen’s famous Clubhouse on Watch What Happens LIVE! It’s the ONLY late night program that is actually live and anything…I mean ANYTHING can happen. From penguin poop to skunk/shirt malfunctions, the experience was definitely one for the books! Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at our experience appearing on “Watch What Happens LIVE”.

Cheetahs, Sea Lions, Penguins OH MY!

Cheetahs, Sea Lions, Penguins OH MY!

I’ve been obsessed with animals for as long as I can remember. I was the kid transfixed by the motionless alligator at the zoo. The kid that had more animal friends than human ones. The kid that always talked about animals to anyone who would listen. Never in my wildest dreams (no pun intended) would I imagine I would grow up to one day work with some of the most incredible animals on earth. On top of that, to have the opportunity to get people excited about them on America’s #1 morning show. In my latest blog, I go over highlights of my recent trip to NYC for The Today Show!