Zoo News Sunday: Orangutans, Turtles and Field Trips

Good Sunday to you all, Zebee here. I’ve just finished another week of zoo travels and here are the best of the best for the week.

Meet the Real Spider-Man™ and Celebrate our Insect Zoo's 30th Anniversary
This is going on today. If you’re under 14 you can get $1.00 off if you dress up like your favorite bug. Cool! Who are you going to dress up like? I think I’ll go as a . . . ladybug or maybe a cockroach.

Upcoming Events at the Oakland Zoo
If you live in the area, check this out. You’ll find out everything that’s going on at the zoo.

Toledo Zoo announces October events
Here’s what’s happening at the Toledo Zoo for October. Looks like fun.

Phoenix Zoo celebrates National Elephant Day
What a fun day they had over at the Phoenix Zoo. Read all about it and learn about Reba.

Pumpkins are Returning to the Bronx Zoo
This must be the week for October Event calendars to be released. Here’s what’s happening at the Bronx Zoo.

Perth Zoo Simmo the croc moves into new environment
See Simmo’s new home and learn all about this special croc.

N.C. Zoo ranks third for field trips
I think this is cool. Zoos rank high for field trips. See what ranked higher.

Binghamton Zoo Wins Back Accreditation
Great video. See what this zoo has done to get it’s accreditation back and what it plans for the future.

San Diego Zoo expands to valley with tortoise center
See how far reaching zoos can be to help endangered speices survive.

Erie Zoo announces birth of baby orangutan
Read all about this new baby. I’m sure we’ll get to see pictures soon.

So, what are you going to do this afternoon? Why not visit your local zoo. Be sure to let me know what's happening at your zoo and I'll share it here next week.

Bye for now, I'm going to take a nice nap under that maple tree over there. *yawn*
See you Tuesday.

posted by Zebee aka Joy Delgado
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Zoo News Sunday: Shows, preschool and food drives

Good Sunday morning everyone, Zebee here. I visited lots of zoos this week and found out some pretty amazing things that are happening at zoos. Let’s get started.

Get Up Close and Personable With the Houston Zoo’s Elephants
I know the event is over, but look at these cool elephant pictures!

Zoo to Host Classic Car and Bike Show
What a fun day this is going to be today. Do you live in the Racine, WI area? Then what are you waiting for? This happens today.

Timing Is Everything
In Washington D.C.? Planning a trip there? Be sure to read this and then stop by the National Zoo.

Denver Zoo Raising Orphaned Monkeys
These babies look like toys, they are so cute. You’ve got to watch the video. See why they are being raised by the keepers.

Zoo Celebrates Adopt-An-Animal Day
Cool idea! Check this out. It’s past but not over. Oh, and if you want, you can send me some toys, I like to play with balls and jump ropes.

Drink Up the Sounds of a Pink Martini Evening at Oregon Zoo
Looks like another fun adult event. Worth checking out.

Food Donated at Fresno zoo
I just love it when communities pull together and use the zoo as the place to do it. Way to help out your neighbors Fresno!

35,000 Name Zoo’s Snow Leopard Cub
See pictures of these rare cubs and check out the name s.

Gorillas at the Columbus Zoo

The Columbus Zoo has a fascinating gorilla exhibit. Read about it and then go see it.

Zoo Atlanta: A great place for animal lovers
Reading this makes me wish I could spend more time at this great zoo. If you live in the area, be sure to read this and help keep your giant pandas.

Sedgwick County Zoo Now Offering Preschool
I think this is one of the coolest ideas a zoo has had yet. What a great way to start out a little one’s education.

Zebra gives birth at Mesker Zoo
Yeah! A Zebra story! Watch the video. You humans can’t run around like that when you’re only a day old.

These zoos sure have lots going on. What’s happening at a zoo near you? Share it here.

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Tomorrow starts the last week of ‘Zebee’s Summer Zoo Camp.’ It’s all about those amazing antelope. Be sure to check it out over at zoo camp and send in your art work. Who knows you just might win one of the 5 prizes my boss Joy is giving away.

Check back here Tuesday and see all those slithering snake art projects from our dedicated campers.

Okay, it’s time for me to go take a nap. See you Tuesday!

posted by Zebee aka Joy Delgado
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Zoo News Sunday: Babies, birthdays and a wine tasting for mom and dad

Good morning! Zebee here. Today’s trip to the world zoos has us going from New Jersey to India. So sit back and relax, and as my boss Joy would say “ENJOY!”

Kamper Park and Zoo is family favorite
This zoo is a jewel. If you are passing through the Hattieburg, MS area this summer, stop in and check it out. Oh, read this to see what’s going on there.

Crocodile pair gives birth to 10 babies in city zoo
Wow! Ten babies all at once. They aren’t all crocodiles. See who else has babies at this India Zoo.

July 5th is Otter Day at Lincoln Children's Zoo
Learn all about otters and water safety Monday. Find out when and where here.

Denver Zoo unveils rare albino baby duck, makes national news
How cool is that! Learn all about this unique baby.

Zoo lets tiger out of cage - to put him in new one
Watch a video of this magnificent animal and learn about why he was moved.

Zoo unveils black wildebeest calf
The Newquay Zoo in Cornwall has this adorable addition. Check out how cute he is.

Bundaleer is Lowry Park Zoo's new bundle of joy
I just love koalas, don’t you? What’s that man in the picture doing? Go look and find out.

Endangered kangaroo comes to the zoo
Another favorite. Learn about tree kangaroos and where they come from.

Brookfield Zoo marks its 75th anniversary
Happy Birthday Brookfield zoo.

Red panda birth a coup for zoo
Watch the video of this tiny baby.

Name now graces zoo's newest camel
So, what did they name him? Oh, and there’s a picture of him too.

A Wild Wine Tasting Event At Cosley Zoo
This one’s for mom and dad. Enjoy!

Oregon Zoo's Baby Elephant Helps Smash Attendance Records
IF you haven’t been to the Oregon Zoo yet this summer, what are you waiting for? Lots going on here.

Two Angolan Colobus Monkeys, Will Begin Cruising Zoo Atlanta's Ford African Rain Forest
Learn about these interesting monkeys and see a picture of one.

Cincinnati Zoo holds contest to come up with names for 4 Malayan tiger cubs now on display
Enter to win. I’m going to. Lets’ see….

Whew! I don’t know about you but I need to take a nap now right over there under that tree. See you back here Tuesday for my first report on “Zebee’s Summer Zoo Camp.” We have over 60 children signed up at last count. What? You haven’t signed up yet? Well, hop over to our zoo camp page to sign up now. First week: Meerkat Mania.

posted by Zebee aka Joy Delgado
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Zoo News Sunday: Babies, Videos and more!

Good Sunday morning all you people out there in Bloggerville, Zebee here. Well, my boss Joy decided I should hit the road again and visit some more zoos. So, today I’m back being a roving reporter. I’m glad, I missed getting out there traveling the world zoos. So, sit back and enjoy this week’s finds.

Madagascar! Exhibit to open Saturday at Hogle Zoo
What’s a Fossa? Madagascar is more than just a movie. Read about them here.

Blackpool Zoo is Celebrating the Birth of 3 Female Lion Cubs
Babies! They are so cute. These look like you could cuddle them, but don’t!

Minnesota Zoo Lets Bears Raid Campsite
This is kind of like what my boss Joy and her crew did here at the V Zoo.

Zoo’s Penguins Finally on View
Great video of penguins and children in action. Live near Seattle? Go in person!

Evansville Zoo’s Baby Camel, Miley, Makes Her Debut
Run to the Evansville Zoo to see this adorable baby.

Great Video of Penguin Chicks from the Twycross Zoo
Watch the video of these penguin chicks. Tow fit in the keepers hand!

Sedgwick County Zoo Shows off Their Tiger Exhibit
Watch the two videos of this very interesting tiger exhibit. Get to see some of the behind the scenes things zookeepers do.

Bouncing Baby Rhino Debuts at the Bronx Zoo
Lots of births going on at the Bronx Zoo. Check out this photo of the Rhino baby and read about the others.

Injured Female Manatee Gives Birth at Lowry Park Zoo
Aren’t zoos wonderful? Read this story about how this mom lived to give birth to her calf.

I guess that’s all for my first day back on the job. See you all Tuesday with some interesting information about our up coming Summer Camp at the V Zoo. I just know you’re all going to want to come!

posted by Zebee aka Joy Delgado
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You learned that from a picture book!?!
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Zoo News Sunday – check out what’s happening at the world zoos

Hello everyone, sorry we’re up a bit later today. My boss Joy went out swimming and forgot to leave me the computer. So, now that she’s back, I have lots to share with you today. We have babies, Christmas celebrations, awards and more, so, sit back and enjoy. I’ll see you at the end.

Visit Indianapolis Zoo's "Marsh Christmas at the Zoo"
Christmas at the zoo. What could be better?

Celebrate the holiday at Cosley Zoo
This is a different type of zoo. Check it out if you’re in the Chicago area.

New addition is born in the Petting Zoo
See who Buttercup and Reese are and how cute she is.

Holiday Lights Planned At Chattanooga Zoo
If you live in the Chattanooga area, mark this on your calendar.

A Belize Zoo: Tapirs, Vultures and Jaguars...OH MY!
A fun and different zoo. If you are in or go to Belize, you just have to visit.

Palm Beach Zoo introduces baby jaguar
She’s cute, but doesn’t have a name yet. What would you name her?

Jaguars Phil and Jeanne spotted at zoo
Strange names for jaguars. Read the story and find out where the names came from.

The Cincinnati Zoo introduces three cheetah cubs
Check out this video of the babies. If you go down the page, there’s a video of a baby okapi too. This is a great link.

Chimp grows strong, confident with his extended zoo family
Baby George is cute and cuddly. Read about his life at the Knoxville Zoo.

Paignton Zoo Wins Green Environmental Award
What is the Green Environment Award? Check it out here.

Hope you had as much fun as I did. I’ll see you back here on Tuesday with something a little different.
Zebee out.