For several years, Neddick was a glove-trained education bird featured at VINS and throughout the local area. As Neddick grew older, she seemed to suffer from some mobility problems. Neddick was retired from educational programs in 2014. However, as soon as she was released into her new exhibit home, Neddick shocked everyone by hopping and climbing right up to a perch, moving as if she had no arthritis at all! Our staff suspects that she feigned injury in order to retire early and enjoy a cozy life on exhibit. She is still very vocal when staff and volunteers enter her enclosure, and can be seen sunbathing and napping on the floor on hot days.