Yesterday my husband and I went to the Louisville Zoo to see the BFFs!  We
live in Cincinatti and it's about 90 minute drive for us.
 
I think there were 2 on display.  Being nocturnal, they were asleep in a
pile of dried grass.  They were right there by the window, but because of
the grass it was difficult to make out what you were seeing.  We spent quite
a bit of time there hoping they'd awaken.  I got soo excited at every stir!
Finally we decided to try again later.  So we walked outside and saw one of
the zoo workers walking along with a domestic ferret in a carrier.  We
stopped and talked and he noticed us looking at the BFF's before.  I
mentioned we were here to see the BFFs.  Anyway, it turns out there was an
older female ferret behind the scenes.  One of the workers took us in a
"personnel only" area and there was a wooden box with a tiny 8 year old
female inside.  She shivered the entire time.  ( the zoo worker said she was
a very shy girl ) She would only come out far enough for us to see her face
and neck.  We were there for about 5 minutes when the ferret retreated into
her hole for good.  She was soooo beautiful!  I had no idea how gorgeous
they are!  Pictures somehow do not do them justice.  It was such a treat,
and I have a new appreciation for the BFFs.
 
They have a captive breeding program in Louisville and the workers said that
they released more ferrets recently but couldn't give too many details on
the status of the program.  I would like to hear from anyone who has more
info on the status of BFF captive breeding program!
 
Anyone who has the chance to see the BFF in person - do it!
 
Anita Klein
[Posted in FML issue 2341]