@elmwoodparkzoo: Safety first when working with wild animals! Our Vet Techs work closely with all our keepers to administer vaccinations and draw blood, using behaviors like the one Keeper Tim is showing off! He makes a pretty good Jaguar 😆 Happy #VetTechWeek! #VetMed #Zoo #VetMedLife #vettech

nurseelsa91 :

I'm gonna use this as a reference when I get my flu shot

Dreya :

I got my flu shot today and I didn’t get a treat and now I feel cheated!

elvisdumbledore62 :

Ok, but this better not awaken anything in me. 🤞

BeetlegeueseBabe :

Tbh I do get my self a sweet treat after I visit the doctor. 😭

Undercover nanny :

And very disappointed that nobody gives me treats. I don’t like having to be my own zookeeper.

🐾🌟Silly guy🌟🐾 :

Did the needle actually go in?? 😭

Hurricane :

is this the trick i need for my preschooler? I was thinking about the smoosher cage like they use for cats at the vet, but free choice feels nicer

Mars_cat :

You know honestly, this might work better on me 😭

Lauren A :

I mean I think the general public would be better about getting their vaccines if we rewarded them this way so like maybe let’s give it a try 😂

𝕾𝖚𝖗𝖌𝖊𝖔𝖓 ⚰ :

is this an option

youngelf89 :

and of course its dunkins. as a girl that grew up in new England dunkins is life.

Kaity :

I bring cookies with me to doctor appointments

SnakebiteEnthusiast :

I would actually prefer this I don't care if it's impractical

Hailey :

I actually think it would be a very effective way to get more people to get vaccinated if more clinics offered treats with vaccines 🤷‍♀️like id go in more if they gave out Starbucks gift cards or something

Sky :

Considering some horror stories I've heard from nurses, some people do need it like this I think

Jamie :

Is this the only creature that gets Dunkin’ Donuts? Or do you use that reward for other animals?

Andy :

Ok but seriously why don’t adults get candy or stickers for vaccines or other shots or even just a routine checkup? It’s not fair! Sincerely, a 20 year old who still sees some pediatric providers but also sees some adult doctors

🎀📚Belle's🎀Cozy_Life🥀 :

SilentStares VGen :

honestly if theyd give me a nice sip of coffee after upsetting me I probably would feel better about it yeah sure why not

Dee :

I like it better that way

Tren 🇵🇷 :

I mean I really hate shots so I always ask to get ice cream afterwards. Even more so if blood is being drawn.

Becca :

lol this is why I get a sweet treat after medical appts

Palm Beach Zoo :

This is amazing 😂😂

ahnallama_ :

can you train my kid to do this!!?

niicole :

i hate needles so i would actually prefer this