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Introducing Zoolungman

Introducing zoolungman

Yeongdeungpo

Cookie

Guardian of Life

We're good friends

  • Rabbit

    Rabbits can hop high into the air using their long hind legs. Also, because their hind legs are longer than their front legs, they can run up hills quickly but have trouble running downhill. On flat ground, they use the power of their long hind legs to accelerate and change direction very effectively. They retain their wild instincts to dig holes in the ground or gnaw on twigs and tree bark, so you can often see them digging or gnawing on things.

  • Raccoon

    Raccoons belong to the family Procyonidae; unlike badgers, which are in the Canidae family, they are highly skilled at using their hands. Their hands have tactile nerves that are a staggering 10 times more sensitive than those of humans. To maintain this sensitivity, they frequently rub their hands together; when people saw them rubbing food in the water, they mistakenly thought raccoons were washing their food before eating it. They are excellent swimmers and use their tactile sense to catch prey in the water.

  • Prairie dog

    The name “prairie dog” means “dog of the prairie,” and the word “dog” was added because they bark like dogs when they sense a threat from outside. They live in close-knit groups and dig burrows underground, creating multiple chambers divided into bedrooms, food storage areas, and bathrooms depending on their purpose. Because they live underground, their ears are very small to keep dirt and dust out, and their claws are very long to make digging easier. Since they molt twice a year, their fur often looks patchy.

  • Ring-tailed lemur

    The ring-tailed lemur, with its charming striped tail, is an excellent jumper and moves very quickly. It’s also nicknamed the “ghost lemur” because its facial features resemble those of a ghost. Its posture while sunbathing is unique; because it spreads its front legs and chest wide toward the sun, it is also called the “sun-worshipping monkey.” It is also deeply maternal, carrying its baby on its back and caring for it after giving birth.

1. Self-Introduction

Zoolungzoolung~! I’m Cookie, the Animal Guardian at the Hanam Branch. It’s an honor to be the first Zoolungman featured in the guidebook.
I became a zookeeper after majoring in animal science, but before that, I worked as a nursing assistant at a hospital. While working at the hospital was rewarding, I began to wonder: “Can I truly be happy in this job?”
I began to wonder, “Isn’t there a job I could enjoy more and do better than what I’m doing now?”
I’ve always loved animals, so it was only natural that I dreamed of becoming a zookeeper.
As I achieved each goal one by one, before I knew it, I had become a Life Guardian at Zoolungzoolung.

2. What is your most memorable moment?

Above all, the most joyful and rewarding part of my work is hearing the residents’ precious stories.
To create special memories for our residents, I often let them get up close to the animals or give them a parrot feather as a gift.
A resident who drew a picture of a parrot and sent it to me as a gift, a resident who contacted me saying they wanted to visit again on the day I was working—
thanks to the many residents who have sent me surprise gifts and letters, I feel a deep sense of pride and gratitude.

3. A Message to Our Residents

I’m growing fonder of the Hanam branch every day as the Zoolungmans and our adorable animals work together to make it a special place, and I’m enjoying every moment here.
Sometimes, I feel so happy that it seems like a dream, and it’s hard to believe it’s real.
We’re constantly preparing new content where residents and our animal friends can connect, so please look forward to it and join in. We’ll continue to create joyful interactions and happy memories here at Zoolungzoolung. Zoolungzoolung~!