Dr. Amy, Psy.D. 🎃dramypsyd@ohai.social
Oct 17, 2026, 2:41 PMThis is Jasper. At the Australia Zoo, you can cuddle a koala if the koala consents to it. Afterwards, I fed him eucalyptus leaves - he prefers the pink ones.
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- Dr. Amy, Psy.D. 🎃dramypsyd@ohai.socialOct 17, 2026, 2:45 PM
This is Eevee. She is a dingo and staff told me she usually doesn’t interact with guests but she came out to give me a kiss. Do they say that to everyone so they feel special? Maybe. It worked. I love you, Eevee.
- Dr. Amy, Psy.D. 🎃dramypsyd@ohai.socialOct 17, 2026, 3:01 PM
This is Teddy. Teddy was a little overwhelmed because there was a lot of noise the day we met him, so he took his snacks and then climbed up really high to take space. Good for you attending to your sensory needs, Teddy!
Also Teddy does not like beets. Please only give him carrots.
- Dr. Amy, Psy.D. 🎃dramypsyd@ohai.socialOct 17, 2026, 3:06 PM
Every animal encounter comes with a disclaimer that the animal has the right to not participate and there’s no guarantee they will allow you to interact with them, and the keepers are allowed to end the encounter at any time if they feel the animal is distressed or you aren’t treating the animal appropriately. 💜
