Dominic Ehrler: 5 Things You Should Never Say to a Goose

It's been months since Maria the Goose made he

She's been in and out of quarantine and now commands her own zone in the Winnick Family Children's petting area,

It's got a pool and a concrete seat for those who would visit, including BGF Dominic Ehrler. He was on hand Thursday as the media swarmed.

Ehrler looked healthy--if cast-encased--after the recent scooter accident that sent him to the hospital and a Silver Lake nursing home.

Ehrler told us that geese are a lot like dogs: "They're social and loyal. Geese hate 'em."

And, he added, geese--like dogs--tend to communicate telepathically, reading the minds of those closest to them.

But he went ahead and made this list of Five Things You Should Never Ever Say to a Goose for us anyway:

• 1.  "Foie Gras." (for obvious reasons)

• 2.  "Silly goose!" (This would invite hisses.)

• 3.  "Don't bite the dog." (Maria would try regardless.)

• 4. "You deserve a big hug." (Geese don't like to be touched.)

• 5.  "Go on a wild goose chase." (Maria is a domestic bird.)

Ehrler also said an invitation to Christmas dinner--and any direct comparison to a canine--are probably also things to avoid.

You can visit Maria yourself in the Winnick Family Children's area at the L.A. Zoo.

Here's a link to hours and ticket information.