Book Review: Andy and Spirit in the Big Rescue by Mary Jean Kelso

It's Thursday her at the v Zoo, and that means it's book review time. Hello everyone, Zebee here. Let's see what my boss Joy is going to read to us today.

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"Andy and Spirit in the Big Rescue" by Mary Jean Kelso

"Boo at the Zoo" is at a zoo near you!

With Halloween right around the corner, my boss Joy thought we should dedicate one last post to all the area zoos. I hope we got your local zoo in one of these listings. If not, call you zoo and see if they are having a Halloween party this year. Okay, here are some more zoos to check out:

Como Zoo

HallZOOween at the Minnesota Zoo

The Jackson Zoo

St.Louis Zoo

Kansas City Zoo

ZooMontana

Chahinkapa Zoo

Roosevelt Park Zoo

Riverside Zoo

Turtle Back Zoo

I sure hope we didn't miss yours. Whatever you do Halloween, be safe and have fun!

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Zoo News Sunday: More Boos, Babies and Update on Baghdad Zoo

Good Sunday morning everyone! Zebee here. Is it sunny where you are? Or is it snowing? What ever the weather is, enjoy your day. Now, let’s visit some zoos and see what’s happening around the world.

Zoo Welcomes the Spirit of the ADA
This is really a great thing.

Rare Okapi Calf Born at Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo
Mori would love to go see his newest relative. Want to join him?

Meet zoo’s new tiger Saturday
Okay, so this was for yesterday, but he’s still there and you can go see him.

Minnesota Zoo Grizzly Bears Destroy 500-Pound Pumpkin
Watch the video!

New Babies at the Virginia Zoo
See all the newest arrivals with the latest one being a giraffe.

Zoo celebrates birth of 82-lb. Zebra
Wow! I have a new relative too. Boy or girl? Don’t know but it’s sure cute.

Once-tame Baghdad zoo now a roaring success
See what’s new at the Baghdad Zoo.

Zoo animals get blessing
Now I like this. Zoo animals on a field trip!

Polar bear Flocke to move to France
Do you live near Antibes, France? Go say hello to Flocke if you do.

Now for this week’s list of Zoo Boo events:

Michigan City Boo at the Zoo

Akron: 'Boo at the Zoo' fun for kids of all ages

Dickerson Park Zoo Spooktacular

Ghouls Haunt Nashville Zoo

Norman zoo plans Howl-O-Ween events

See how your favorite haunts look in orange and black

Final Weekend to Catch Boo at the Zoo this Year

Staten Island Zoo's Spooktacular begins tonight

Boo at the Zoo Boise Style

Okay, next Saturday is Halloween. What are YOU dressing up as? My boss Joy said she’s making her costume. I heard her telling Rebekha she’s going as a fa…

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Zoo News Sunday:Boos, baby names and new exhibits

Good morning zoo news fans. Today we’re going to visit zoos from Austin, Moorpark and Peoria. Let’s get going. See you at the end.
Here are a bunch more “Boo at the Zoo” events.

Hardy crowds flock to 'Boo at the Zoo' in Duluth

Halloween fun at Moorpark's Zoo

Mesker's 'Boo at the Zoo' opens for scares Friday

Boo at the Zoo at the Bronx Zoo

Ghouls at Grassmere

"Boo at the Zoo" at Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park

They're boosting the Boo at Zoo

Zoo celebrates Halloween with 'Boo'

Boo! Night Eyes begins at the zoo

HALLOWEEN TALES

The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo presents Boo at the Zoo

Halloween is Coming to the Jacksonville Zoo

Austin Boo at the Zoo

OFFBEAT: Brookfield Zoo ready to welcome guests for weekends of Halloween fun


And in other zoo news:
Oregon Zoo Produces More than 25 Columbia Basin Pygmy Rabbit Kits
See how the Oregon Zoo is helping to keep this species alive. They really are cute too!

Milwaukee zoo seeks names for 2 tiger cubs
If you like the Milwaukee Zoo, then be sure to enter this contest. Winner gets a free year membership and other prizes. Hurry, not much time left.

Zoo’s Latest Jewel Opens to Public
Cool new exhibit. Read about it and see pictures.

Peoria Zoo well prepared for cold weather
See how this zoo is getting ready for winter. I’m glad that here at the V Zoo we don’t need to worry about that. I don’t like the cold.

Baby gorilla at Omaha zoo gets a name: Hadari
See how cute he is.

Baby chimpanzee in Arkansas needs a name, LR Zoo officials say
Get out your thinking caps and come up with the best name for this little chimp.

Milwaukee County Zoo Introduces Happy The Hippo
They also have a tiger naming contest going on.

Rescued manatee taken to Lowry Park Zoo
I’m glad there are places for manatees to go and recover, aren’t you?

Our joey koala has a name!
See which of the 700 names was picked. Was it yours?

White rhino calf is born at zoo
Have you ever seen a picture of a baby rhino? They don’t have a horn but they sure are cute. Check it out.

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I’m sure excited about al the zoos that are having ‘Boo at the Zoo’ events, aren’t you? Let me know if your local zoo is having one and I’ll post it next week. Hurry, next week is the last week before Halloween.

See you Tuesday. Now, I wonder where Rebekha and Sally hid those carrots I saw them come in here with. I bet they put them…

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Zoo News Sunday: Babies, conferences and Boo at the Zoo!

Good morning zoo fans, Zebee here. Let’s see where our journey takes us today. Sit back, grab your favorite juice and join me as I travel around to the world zoos.

First stop, The National Zoo Introduces a Baby Gazelle
She looks like she’s only minutes old. See her cute baby pics.

Columbus Zoo's 'Fluffy' May Set World Record
What kind of animal is Fluffy? Read this and see a picture.

Zoo Conference Continues This Week
This meeting is were lots of decisions are made about what happens in zoos on a global level.

Amarillo accepts grants for zoo
See what good things can happen when a community gets together for a common cause.

'Boo-At-The-Zoo' Expanding To 2 Days
Live in the Bakersfield area out in California? Then don’t miss out on this one.

Boo! at the Zoo gets underway Oct. 15
Here’s the skinny on the Knoxville zoo party.

Go “Boo” at the zoo this Halloween!
IF you're in england, this one's for you.

Here are a few more zoos that are having a “Boo at the Zoo” party this Halloween.

The Oregon Zoo

Miami Metrozoo They are having several different events. Check out the side bar for details.

L.A.Zoo Watch this super cool video! Animated talking pumpkin head.

Bronx Zoo Cool picture of snake in pumpkin face.

Birmingham Zoo 11 Nights of haunted rides, fun and games

Detroit Zoo Another cool video of years past.

Beardsley Zoo Several events, check down the list for the one for you.

Fresno Chaffee Zoo

Rhode Island Zoo Very Cool Pumpkin Picture! An event for pumpkin carving lovers.

Oklahoma City Zoo

Your zoo isn’t listed? Drop me a note in the comment section and I’ll include it next week.

Bye for now, Zebee out. Gee, I wonder what I should dress up as for Halloween? I know I’ll be a …

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Zoo News Sunday: Babies, Boo at the Zoo and home schoolers

Good Sunday all, Zebee here. We have lots of zoo news to get through today, so let's get to it. See you at the end.

Minnesota Zoo hosting three dolphins from Chicago
See why Noelani, Allison and Tapeko are visiting the Minnesota Zoo and how long they’re going to be there.

Zoo hopes to have new African Elephant Crossing area certified nation's largest 'green' animal exhibit
Watch the video and read about this interestingly new type of animal exhibit.

Brevard County Zoo seeks businesses to host treat stations at 'Boo at the Zoo'
It’s getting close to that time of year again. Check with your local zoo for their ‘Boo at the Zoo’ party. Oh, and if you live in Brevard County, FL, see if you can help out.

Boo at the Zoo is Back For its 20th Year at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Another zoo announcing their ‘Boo at the Zoo.’ Check out the dates and see what’s new this year.

Video of Baby Snow Leopard in Japan
Watch the video of this cute baby snow leopard. He’s got beautiful eyes.

Merlin Entertainments Group is Planning to Build a $15 Million Sea Life Aquarium at Phoenix
This looks really cool. Check it out. My boss Joy wants to go. Maybe she’ll take me. I hope, I hope.

Hogle Zoo's Elephant Gives Birth To a Baby Girl
She’s sure cute. See how much she weighed at birth. Amazing, more that many full grown adults.

Wild Michigan Rattlesnakes and Fox Snakes Studied by Potter Park Zoo Vet
If you like snakes, read this. Very interesting.

Oklahoma City Zoo chimp's ready for her debut
Great video with a keeper explaining all about this little girl’s life at the zoo.

Baby Elephant Born At Albuquerque Zoo
This baby elephant weighs even more than the one at Hogle zoo! See how much she weighs in at and the zoo’s plans to name her.

Baby Gorilla Has First Birthday at the Zoo
So, just what kind of cake do you give a gorilla for his birthday? Watch the video and you’ll learn what a gorilla considers a great birthday cake.

San Francisco Zoo Animail - September 2009
This is a copy of the San Francisco Zoo newsletter. See what all is happening at the zoo.

Zoo says goodbye to summer
IF the Buffalo zoo is where you call home, here are their new hours of operation.

Houston Zoo's Second Home School Day
If you home school and live in the Huston area on Sept. 22, this might be for you.

New chick at Woodland Park Zoo
A ball of white fluff with pink legs. Read all about this cute baby flamingo.

Smallest deer is born at city zoo
Learn about this tiny deer from Chile.

Well Bloggerville fans, that’s all for today. I’ll see you back here Tuesday with some news from the V Zoo. Hint: we have some new . . .

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‘V Zoo’ buzz and special Boo news!

Hi everyone out there, this is Mori. I just want to say Thank you for helping me celebrate my birthday. Wow! I didn’t think anyone noticed me way at the end of the zoo. My boss Joy is having lots of fun promoting the book. She’s going to a school this week to share it with a group of 1st, 2nd and 3rd graders. I’m sure she’ll tell us about it when she gets home from it.

Here comes Zebee, Lito and Elvis. I wonder what they have their heads together on now.

Hi guys! What’s going on? You look pretty excited.

Hi Mori, we are. We just found out that at the teaching zoo Rebekha went to they’re having a Boo at the Zoo this Friday.

Where is it Zebee? Can we go?

It’s at the Santa Fe Community College in Gainesville, Florida. I don’t think we can go, but we can help make sure all the people in the area do. Here’s a link to the page to get the details. I have heard Rebekha talk about it, from when she went there. Sounds like it’s lots of fun. Also, your admission is a can of food!
Oh and that’s the poster up at the top.

Hey Mori, Lito and I want to thank you for having a birthday. Now people all over the world know about us and more are buying the books each day, so more and more people are going to learn about us.

Gee, thank you Elvis and Lito for throwing me the best birthday party ever. Who’s birthday is next? What can we do for them?

I was thinking . . .

Well, looks like we are into another planning session here at the ‘V Zoo’. Got to go and listen in on the plans.

Zoo News Sunday: More Boo at the Zoo events, bongos,lions and more!

Happy Sunday all you people out there in Bloggerville. Zebee here with lots and lots of news today. Let’s get started with all the Halloween and other festival type celebrations and then move into other zoo news.
Here we go!

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Halloween and more Events:

Looking for Volunteers for Zoo Boo on October 25!
Albuquerque is planning the biggest ever Zoo Boo. Want to volunteer?

Boo at the Zoo will be Merry, not Scary
This is a great and safe way to take your kids out to Trick or Treat.

Watch this slide show and see how the volunteers at the Indianapolis Zoo get ready for Boo at the Zoo.

Bats, cats waiting in the wings at the zoo
Boo at the Zoo at the Milwaukee County Zoo. Read all about it here.

Boo at the Zoo
Lots of fun activities here. If you’re in the Evansville, Indiana area, go!

Tricks and Treats: Zoos go all out for Halloween
Here’s the Toledo Boo at the Zoo info. Looks like fun!

Spooktacular Halloween at Auckland Zoo
This is the first Boo a at the Zoo I have found outside of the US. What to go to New Zealand?

Crowd Runs Wild Through Zoo
Here’s a follow up to the Friend’s Zoo Run at the Henry Doorly Zoo. See how many showed up in support of the zoo.

Perth Zoo and Memphis celebrate birthdays
Stop by and wish the zoo and Mephis the Southern White Rhinoceros Happy Birthday.

Lights Before Christmas Returns to the Zoo
Wow! Christmas new already. Mark your calendars and go if you’re in the Toledo area.

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Other Zoo News:

Virginia Zoo: We have become ‘bongo heaven’
Two new baby bongos in a week. Now go here and look at how cute a bongo baby is. You’ll want to take one home with you.

Rare lion is zoo's pride and joy
Why is this lion rare? Read and find out. Cool picture too.

Zoo Breaks Ground On Sloth Bear Exhibit
This is great news for the Tautphaus Park Zoo. It’s been 15 years since they’ve had sloth bears. Look at the plans for the new exhibit.

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I guess that’s all for today. All next week we will be sharing information about our book Zooprise Party / Fiesta Zoorpresa. Mori doesn’t know, but the big party is set for next Wednesday! And the books go on sale next Friday! Big week ahead for all of us at the ‘V Zoo’ and Laughing Zebra – Books for Children.