Short Drive Or A Long Walk [M Is For McKenzie]

Monday, August 10th, 2015
Today was supposed to be an easy day driving only a couple hours from Saskatoon to North Battleford…  Knowing us though, we can break down on even the simplest of drives. 

I decided since today would be another day filled with waiting roadside for mechanical help, and not much else, I’d do an interview with everyone’s favourite upright-bass playing animal trainer, McKenzie! 

Here is the interview of the century! 
How long have you been working at the Bowmanville Zoo?

“Since I was 12”.

Since you were 12? 

“Yeah”.

Who is the most rewarding animal you’ve got to work with during your time with the zoo?

“Ummmmmmmm…  How would you describe rewarding?”

It’s been a good learning experience, you’ve had fun doing it, generally pleasant..!

“Aslan [the African lion] has been pretty good.”

What has been your favourite stop on the tour so far?

“Either Moose Jaw or here [Lethbridge] I think… Moose Jaw was pretty nice, but Lethrbidge is our last stop”.

Whats one thing you miss the most about being back at home?

“Doing nothing… Not having to worry if an animal is doing something.”

What would be your one message to people back at home who might be reading this, like your dad who I’ve heard is a fan, be?

“Hi mom… If my dad is reading it.”

Not ‘hi dad’..?

“No, he’ll tell her”.

Eventually we did end up at our destination, and started preparing for what would be the most gruelling fair to date.
Logan