Recognizing Those So Easily Forgotten

At this time of year while we're all bundled up staying warm, there are many very dedicated individuals easily forgotten.

There's been a lot of talk about those people out there plowing the snow but down at the Salisbury Zoo there are several dedicated individuals doing multiple things many of us forget about.

Do you know what it's like to be outdoors all day in these temperatures. Trying to keep exotic animals warm. Trying to handle cold keys. Defrosting pretty much every pad lock to each exhibit. Power washing certain exhibits. Running water so the animals have something to drink.

Then there's shoveling snow just about everywhere. Yeah, it's one thing for me to be out there clearing a sidewalk or driveway but let me assure you, its another to be at that Zoo working around the clock to care for these animals and clearing all the pathways and exhibits to access these animals.

Have you ever tried pushing a wheelbarrow around through the snow? While you'd never think of heading down to the Zoo this time of year, try to remember these Folks who are working outdoors trying to do a job very few people would be willing to do.

The Zoo may be closed to the public these past few days but one thing is for sure, the animals need to eat twice a day and someone has to deliver that food to them. My hat is tipped to all of them. Happy Vaneltine's Day to ALL of you working at the Salisbury Zoo.