Zoo News Sunday: Oregon Zoo and flying reindeer?

Good morning everyone. Zebee here. This week I didn’t get out and about as much as usual. My boss Joy has been gone, and I’m in charge of the ‘V Zoo’ when she’s away. So, I have a few tidbits for you to enjoy. Ya know, you can always go to your local zoo and report back to us. First hand accounts of zoo happenings are always welcome.

Baby giraffe makes Detroit Zoo debut on first birthday
Happy birthday Jabari!

Zoo says ‘thanks’ as holiday attendance sets weekend record
What a nice gift to give to the community, free admission for the day to the zoo. I hope you went if you live in the Portland, Oregon area.

21st annual ZooLights kicks off at Oregon Zoo
More news from the Oregon Zoo. These lighted animals are really cool looking. Hop over and take a look.

Rescued rare macaws settle in at new zoo home
I like it when zoos take in animals that are in trouble.

Oregon Zoo Wants The Public To Come Along With Them To Belize
Looking for a Caribbean adventure, in Oregon??? Come to the zoo in March and go on an adventure in Belize.

Black bear siblings introduced at Naples Zoo
Visit Anna and Toby in their new digs.

Reindeer really do fly at Miller Park Zoo
Come watch Ealu practice flying Dec. 7, 14 and 21.

I guess that’s all for today. I’ll see you back here Tuesday with some interesting tales of what’s going on here at the ‘V Zoo’. Have a great day!

Zoo News Sunday lots of babies and Zookeepers Week Celebration

Hi everyone. Today we have lots of zoo news to cover. One of these zoos is where Rebekha, the author of ‘Zooprise Party / Fiesta Zoorpresa’ works. Try to guess which one.

Enjoy!

Houston Zoo welcomes birth of rare parrot
Look at this St. Vincent Amazon parrot. The egg he hatched from was the size of a chestnut!

Daisy protecting baby boy; zoo's George healthy, nursing
This is the first chimp to be born at the Knoxville Zoo in 20 years. He’s cute and his name is George.

Giant anteaters go for a nosey around ZSL London Zoo
Do you know how many ants an anteater can stick on their tounge in one day? Read this to find out, it will amaze you.

Lincoln Park and Rosamond Gifford Zoos Celebrate Zookeepers Week
I hope all you zookeepers had a great week. See what two zoos did to celebrate.


NEWS: Kidani Village opens in phases, new Savanna name, and new resident Okapi!
What a great picture of an Okapi. Cool place to visit too.

Oregon Zoo prepares for turtle release to wild
If you’ve never seen a baby turtle as it hatches, look here.

New residents at Denver Zoo descendents of famous flock
Baby flamingos, how cute!

Como Zoo Hatches First Baby Flamingo
Another really cute baby flamingo.

I guess that's all for this week. See you on Tuesday with more happenings at the 'V Zoo'.

With all this baby talk, I wonder if Elvis and Elvira had their baby yet. . .