The Cincinnati Zoo’s Beloved Nursery Dog, Blakely, Has Retired
Without Blakely, these little critters would have missed out on learning important social behaviors, such as snuggling, playing, grooming, and discipline. <3
Without Blakely, these little critters would have missed out on learning important social behaviors, such as snuggling, playing, grooming, and discipline. <3
“He teaches them things we humans can’t,” keeper Michelle Smith said. “It’s animal language.”
When staff at the Cincinnati Zoo needed someone to help with some rare, abandoned tiger cubs, they knew just who to call – their nanny, Blakely!
“In essence, Blakely is a nursery worker, helping interact and play with baby animals,” said Maynard. “It’s cute and fun, and in terms of those babies growing up, that socialization is an important thing.”