Susan Peterson Schmid
Susan Peterson Schmid
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According to the funeral home, the following services have been scheduled: Visitation, on November 19, 2022 at 2:00 p.m., ending at 3:00 p.m., at Williams-Parksley Funeral Home, 25046 Parksley Road, Parksley, VA. Funeral service, on November 19, 2022 at 3:00 p.m., at Williams-Parksley Funeral Home, 25046 Parksley Road, Parksley, VA.
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Amanda Carolina
March 5, 2026
My mother decided to watch this amazing show and we've got really happy to see the way Susan take care of the birds. Her passion is priceless. I'm watching and looking to her face right now!
I wish the best for friends and family. May she rest in peace
Jo Pitcher
February 23, 2026
My husband and I have been watching the Bronx Zoo. I knew as soon as I saw Susan with no hair that it was cancer (I was a nurse and saw a lot of cancer). She was my favorite because she got so excited about all of her birds. She has all the birds she could ever want in Heaven. God bless you Susan. I´ll see you when I get there
Paulette Cartledge
January 31, 2026
I've been binge watching The Zoo for the past week. I'm so sorry to hear about the passing away of Susan. She truly was such a sweet and loving keeper to the birds at the Bronx Zoo. I know she must be greatly missed by her fellow Bronx Zoo team members and her beloved birds. Sending my deepest condolences.
Linda Conforti
January 7, 2026
Sue, RIP
You were and still are a enjoy to watch with the animals. This absolutely breaks my heart and I´m sure the hearts of the your family, loved ones and the animals that are used to seeing and hearing your voice. Enjoy heaven with all the loved ones and animals you take care of up there. I´m sure the ones you lost on earth rejoiced seeing you enter Gods kingdom. RIP Sweet Angel!
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Kathleen Hawk
November 12, 2025
Sue, you were so wonderful and caring with your bird family. I am so glad you got to do what you loved. Namaste, lovely woman.
Ellie Enright
October 9, 2025
Thank-you, Susan, for the love you shared with birds. You will always be our family´s favorite.
Mark Brinson - Myrtle Beach SC
August 4, 2025
As I write this I am watching The Zoo, noticing for the first time that Susan has lost her hair. Out of all the keepers on this show, Susan was the one with the most personality and it was so easy to be drawn to her.
She obviously cared so much for the birds "under her wing" and her knowledge of her birds was second to none. It is such a pleasure to watch and get to know someone in a documentary show like this, and she excelled at reaching your heart representing all of her birds. What a horrible loss to the Bronx Zoo. My heart goes out to her family's, both winged and human. So sad to lose such a great ambassador.
Sue Hull
August 2, 2025
Sending heartfelt condolences and blessings to everyone. Sue , I only knew from watching the Zoo. Loved you with the Penguins and all the animals you loved and cared for. Rest in peace, sweet lady.
Dania Salerno
July 8, 2025
Like so many, I only knew Sue Schmid through the series The Zoo, which I loved EVERY SINGLE EPISODE and have rewatched some several times!
The enthusiasm AND education that Sue showed us with birds, hatchlings, the care needed, the "fruit cups" for the Toucan and the way she effectively and affectionately cared for her birds touched me, I felt as though I was watching my college room mate enjoy her job - I hope she is at peace, she is missed by many <3
Brenda Hapner
June 25, 2025
I´m so sad hearing the passing of Sue Schmid. I loved watching her on Animal planet The Zoo. The enthusiasm and care that she gave to all of the World of Birds animals was not only amazing but so heartfelt. I´ve missed seeing her and will be forever grateful to have watched her at the Bronx Zoo for years. My heart aches for her families as well as the Bronx Zoo families.
Cheryl O´Connor
June 6, 2025
I have never been a bird person. Watching the zoo and Sue & Kevin have changed my perspective. Thank you Sue
StellarView
May 23, 2025
I just started watching The Zoo on Amazon Prime a couple weeks ago and fell in love with it. At first, I wasn't sure if I liked Susan but it only took seeing her a couple times and the way she cared for the animals for me to really start enjoying and looking forward to seeing her. If she touched my heart so quickly through a TV series, I can only imagine how much she touched the people in her daily life. I am sad to hear of her passing. She is in the rare category of people who left the world a better place for simply having lived in it... R.I.P.
Amberle McCabe
May 22, 2025
Bird lover. I Loved learning about birds from susan via the zoo television program. It´s very obvious how much she cared for the animals and could see the love she had for them. Just now watching end of the last season. Animal lovers are lucky to have been able to watch her care for the animals
Kit
May 2, 2025
She made the Zoo show. Her expertise and love of the birds she cared for was wonderful to watch.
Donna Tantillo
March 1, 2025
I love watching "The Zoo". My favorite zoo keeper is Sue, the bird lady. I was sad to find out that she had passed. I still love watching all the reruns of the show. Still feel sad when Sue comes on. I say a prayer for her and tell her how much miss her. I'm sure The Lord is having you take care of all the beautiful birds in heaven with you.
Sue you might be gone but you will never be forgotten.
Kimberly
January 14, 2024
She was absolutely wonderful with the birds and I enjoyed watching her so much. You're home now with your heavenly Father Susan. Bless you.
John d Palmer MA
May 1, 2023
I am so sad about Susan´s passing. She was such a big part of a show that set the stage for series about the behind the exhibits, the work and the passion of these people.
Susan Hunter
January 17, 2023
I am so sad to hear you passed away. You were my favorite at The Bronx Zoo. I to love birds ! RIP
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