We have this very large stuffed animal bear in the gift shop. I have no idea how long he's been there, but I know he's been there longer than 4 years, which is how long I've worked at the zoo. He is standing on his hindlegs, making him about 7 feet tall. He used to stand in a corner upstairs and people would often take their pictures with him. At some point, I decided this bear needed a name, so I gave him the very imaginative name Bob.
Often times, people ask me how much the large bear costs. I tell them he's $4,000. $3,500 plus $500 for shipping and handling. Oh, and he comes in black, which I have never seen, unfortuantely :/ One kid responded to the price by saying, "I'll have to start saving then." I'm not sure if he was actually serious or not.
Recently, Bob got moved downstairs. I prefer him upstairs, personally. He keeps me company up there. When I asked one of my managers how they managed to move him, she told me it took five guys. For a stuffed animal, Bob is pretty heavy. And expensive. I'm hoping someone will buy him someday. Though, I kinda like Bob. I have to say the gift shop just wouldn't be the same without him.
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Social observations of the different (and often funny) kinds of people who visit their local zoo.
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