Zoo News Sunday: Babies, free admission and homeschooling

Good day to all of you out there in Bloggerville, Zebee here. Boy did I do some traveling this week! I went to Florida, Texas, California and Germany to name a few places. Join me on my finds for the week.

Free Admission to Atlanta Zoo Today!
Cool way to spend your Sunday, and it’s free! Read here for how this works.

New Baby Gorilla in Germany
Watch this video of mom and baby.

NC Zoo hosts 'ZooCool' at the peak of summer
What a cool idea! See what kind of treats those lucky animals are getting.

Help name zoo's new snow leopard cub
Quick! If you want to name the baby, read this. There are only a few days left in the contest.

Zoo celebrates giraffe's birthday
Happy Birthday Jelani! What kind of cake did he get? Read about it and watch the short video.

Zoo Offers Military Appreciation
I like it when zoo communities honor or military families. Thanks Roosevelt Park Zoo!

Giant panda gives birth to fifth cub at the San Diego Zoo
It always amazes me how small pandas are at birth and how big the are when they are adults. Look at the picture here to get an idea.

It Is a Discount Weekend at Cincinnati Zoo
Hurry on over to the zoo for a great time. They are having some fun events like elephant bath time and shows. You get in for half price, so what are you waiting for.

Making the most of your family's museum and zoo memberships
Are you looking to get a last minute trip in before school starts? See how your family memberships can get you in free at other zoos in the country. Great ideas!

Homeschool Open House at the Central Florida Zoo
Now this is a great idea! All you homeschoolers in the Central Florida area, make your reservation today!

I guess that’s all for today. I don’t know about you, but I need to take a nap, right over there under my favorite tree. *yawn*
See you Tuesday with an update from zoo camp. Oh, and don’t forget to email us pictures of your arts and crafts for the week. Hop over to Observant Okapis and do them today.

posted by Zebee aka Joy Delgado
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Zoo News Sunday: pink pidgeons, snowball fights and bamboo

Good morning, Zebee here. Today we have an interesting list of zoos to visit. Grab your favorite juice and enjoy! See you at the end.

Rare pink pigeon awaits mate at zoo
This is a very rare species of pigeon. Check out her picture. She’s real pretty.

Jaguar settles into new home at Phoenix Zoo
This wild-born jaguar made his debut yesterday. Read about him and then go visit, if you live in the area.

Bristol Zoo Primates Get The Opportunity To Have A Snowball Fight
See what the some of the animals at the Bristol Zoo did with the snow. Some had never seen snow before!

County's 'pocket park' feeds zoo's red pandas
Question: What do you do when you run out of bamboo? See what the Columbus Zoo did.

Zoo bringing back penguins in new digs
Like penguins? Live near Woodland Park Zoo? Go visit!

Houston Zoo giraffe being bottle fed
Get the latest news on the baby giraffe.

Free Zoo admission
Live near Akron? Then you need to read this!

E.T. Currently Resides At Twycross Zoo
Look at this adorable gibbon.

Well, I’m tired from all that traveling. Hope you have a great rest of the day. See you Tuesday with a “Zooprise Party / Fiesta Zoorpresa” update.

Zoo News Sunday: new arrivals, food bank and be a keeper day

Hi everyone. Zebee here. Sorry I’m up a few hours late today, but I’ve been busy traveling all over the world to bring you today’s post. So, let’s get started. See you at the end.

Bristol Zoo Will Soon Be Opening A new Exhibit That Includes Allowing The Public To Feed Parrots
Want to hand feed some lorikeets? This is the place to be.

Erie Zoo to get another red panda breeding pair
This is good news. Do you know how few red pandas there are in the world? Read this to find out.

Bored at Work? Become a Keeper for a Day
If this is your dream, get the email address to send in to and the deadline.

First Baby Giraffe Born At HCM Zoo
A first for the Saigon Zoo. How exciting.

“Free Day” at zoo nets food bank donations
Wow! This was a great day at the Portland Zoo. See how many people came and how much food was donated.

Mexican Wolves come to the Cleveland Zoo
Wolves are such pretty animals. Come visit them in Ohio.

Famous Bear Gives Birth to Two Cubs in Zoo in Bulgaria's Lovech
Here the bears don’t hibernate! That’s different. Read about her new born cubs and life at the Bulgaria Zoo.

Rare endangered primate born at the Houston Zoo
The Houston Zoo is one of five to house this rare primate. Check out her picture.

Cute trumps brute in Philadelphia Zoo vote
Look at the picture of this adorable little pigmy loris. She really is a cutie.

Cute new arrival overload happening at the LA Zoo
Lots of new and very cute animals are arriving at the LA Zoo. Read about who they are and then go see them.

Well, I guess that’s it for today. I don’t know about you but I’m looking at that shade tree over there to lie down and rest. See you back here on Tuesday with more news.

Zoo News Sunday: Babies, zookeeper treats and special wheels for a turtle?!?

Good morning all. Zebee here. Another week with lots of zoo news. We sure are having lots of babies being born. This week we have an okapi and a few giraffes. Read about how the Jerusalem Zoo helped one of their turtles and what zookeepers are doing for enrichment ideas this week. Lots more, enjoy it all.

New arrival at Marwell Zoo

Look how cute a baby okapi is. Doesn’t he make you want to take him home and cuddle with him?

Cuba plans Venezuela zoo barter

What kind of animals is Cuba going to send to Venezuela? What are they getting in return? Read this and find out.

Animal Play Day at the zoo

Check out what the keepers are going to give the animals at the Gladys Porter Zoo in Brownsville. Learn about enrichment ideas and why it’s part of daily life at zoos all over the world.

An Icy Treat for Japan Zoo Animals

What did the keepers give the polar bears? This is a really cool enrichment treat. I think I’ll pass this one onto Rebekha and Sally.

Black whale puts on a show

Look at this whale. He sure looks like he’s having fun. Wanna join him?

Zoo turtle wheeled out of depression in Israel

Now this is something you have to read to believe. What an ingenious idea. Do you think the picture is real?

New giraffe at Birmingham Zoo is named Willow

There sure have been lots of giraffe births this summer. They are so cute, but even at birth I have to look up to them.

At the Zoo: A head above the rest

The Jerusalem Zoo is in the news again today with yet another giraffe birth. Congratulations!

I guess that’s it for this week. On Tuesday my boss Joy has some kind of blog award to share with everyone. See you then.

Zoo news Sunday Check out all the things going on around the world

Hello Blogerville fans, Zebee here with another week of zoo news from around the world. Boy is there a lot of news this week. I have 10 different picks for you. We’ve got babies, zoo birthdays, new exhibits and much more. So, grab a nice tall glass of cold lemonade, sit back and have fun.

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Getting nose to nose with a grizzly
At the Minnesota Zoo you can be just inches away from a grizzly bear. Look at the picture and see just how close you can really be. Also, read about the security measures the zoo is taking to keep you the visitor safe.

Zoo celebrates new giraffe claves
Look! Two baby giraffes. Did you know that giraffes are around 6 feet tall at birth?

In Central Park, Happy Birthday to Zoo
Wow! This zoo first opened in 1864. Read all about the history of the zoo and what they are up to now.

Fossil Exhibit Opens at the Pocatello Zoo
Cool! Digging for fossils! I always wanted to do that. Do you think I can with my hoofs? I’m going to try digging this afternoon.


Phoenix Zoo Acquires a Low Mileage Jag
Isn’t she pretty?

Made In The Shade: Keeping A Cooler Zoo
I’ve heard of Popsicles, but what’s a bloodsicle? Read this to find out.

Horses More of rare breed born at Wild Animal Park
This is great news because this is an endangered species that once was extinct in the wild.

Fly Me to the Zoo at the Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport
Cool show idea. Anyone live near Bridgeport?

Asian elephant Sabu returns to Cincinnati Zoo
Sabu was gone for 10 years! I bet they are going to have a big welcome home party for him.

US-bred Bengal tigers given to Baghdad zoo
Look at how much fun Riley and Hope are having in their new home.

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Okay, did you read the one about ‘bloodsicles’? I don’t know about you, but I’m glad my keepers don’t give that to me. See you Tuesday, until then have lots of fun!

Zoo news: Several elephant stories this week as well as lions, polar bears and more.

Happy Sunday all you people in Bloggerville. Zebee here. Well, since it’s Sunday, I get to bring you all the zoo news I’ve collected for you this week. Let’s get right to it.

Seneca Park Zoo in New York unveils elephant splash pool

Watch Lilly and Genny C in their new pool. Looks like fun. Think I could join them?

Video & Gallery: Abandoned lion cub set for future in Africa

Check out this video of the Zara, most adorable baby lion cub you’ve ever seen.

Maryland Zoo Welcomes New Polar Bear

Visit Anoki in her new home. Why did she move from her home in New Mexico? How does a Polar Bear get transported from one zoo to another? Read this and find out.

29 new guests at Dhaka Zoo

Look who’s come to the zoo! Elans, kangaroos, Oryx, Giraffe and Wildebeest.

Denver Zoo to build $50 million exhibit for elephants

I’d sure like to be an elephant in Denver. New exhibit looks really cool. Also learn why some zoos are shutting down their elephant exhibits.

See you Tuesday!

The ongoing adventures of Elvis

Last time we checked in with Elvis, he’d been having a wild time opening all the exhibits in preparation for the ‘big event’. I wonder how many he’s opened so far and how it’s going. Let’s go ask him.

Hey Elvis! The people in Bloggerville and I want an update on your night openings. Can you fill us in? How many have you opened? Any more escapes like Billy? Can I go with you on your next one?

Whoa! One question at a time Zebee. I know you and all the people out there are curious, so I will answer all your questions. Let’s see, so far I’ve opened Lito’s, the giraffes, Jabari the leopard’s, of course Billy the chimp’s, the bongos, kudus and tiger exhibits. Oh I almost forgot, I also looked at the Polar Bears and Penguins to figure out how I’m going to do that one. I think I’ve figured it out, but I need some help with these, so yes, Zebee you can go with me.

Great! When do we go? Tonight?

Let me check with Elvira. Now that she’s laid her egg, she wants me around at night. I haven’t gone out in a while, so maybe it will be okay. I’ll let you know.

Any more escapes, or is everyone behaving?

Jabari was a bit annoyed when I tried to get him out. He was in the middle of his nightly prowl and didn’t want to be disturbed. The giraffes were all a twitter and hard to keep quite, but the rest were really good about it. Everyone is excited and can hardly wait.

Okay Elvis, let me know if we are on for tonight. Bye for now.

Will do. Bye Zebee.

Most beautiful animal, giraffe, leopard or . . .

Wow! You’ll never believe what happened at the ‘V Zoo’ today, so I’m going to tell you. Okay, my exhibit is between Elvis the King Vulture and the giraffes Honey, Star and Jewel. Well, Honey started talking with Jabari the leopard about what animal is the most beautiful. Honey said giraffes were because of their sleek long necks. Jabari said leopards were because of their thick fur coat and beautiful eyes. The argument got so loud they could be heard all over the ‘V Zoo’.

All the keepers came rushing over. They obviously couldn’t understand what Honey and Jabari were arguing about. Rebekha, Tad and Sally got treats for both animals to try and distract them. That didn’t work. Finally Jewel piped up. She pointed out that both animals were the most beautiful in their own right. This seemed to calm the two of them down a bit, even though they didn’t agree. So, what do you think? What is the most beautiful animal? Drop me a comment and I’ll post the results next time.

Until then, Zebee out.
(mumbling to himself) I need to rest my ears from all that screaming today. I think I will go take a nap.