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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Zoo News Sunday with Elysabeth Eldering

Good day to you all in Bloggerville. Zebee here with Elysabeth Elering for our weekly trip around the world to visit zoos and bring you news. Hey, that rhymes! Anyway, Elysabeth, are you ready?

E: Hi Zebee and everyone. Yes, I’ve been looking forward to this all week. Where are we going today?

Z: Let’s see, Washington, D.C., The Falklands, Sarajevo, San Diego and a lot more places.

E: Sounds great Zebee. What do I have to do?

Z; Hold onto my left ear. Ouch! Not so tight. Yes, that’s much better. Here we go!

A Rare and Blessed Event
New baby gorilla born at the National Zoo. See the picture!

City zoo teaching Scottish wildlife in Falklands
This is a great idea. I hope more zoos do this sort of thing. Sharing knowledge of where you live with others can help them understand better what it’s like in a different part of the world.

Sarajevo Zoo renovations aim to draw tourists
The zoo was destroyed from the siege in the 1990’s. Today it’s coming back to life.

Rare tree kangaroo species has twins at Neb. Zoo
Tree kangaroos are so cute and cuddly looking. This one’s no exception. Can’t wait to see her babies.

Red panda comes out of hiding
Live near Zoo Boise? Like red pandas? Then you’ve gotta go see this baby.

Fixing a Tiger's Tooth at the National Zoo
Did you know that tigers get toothaches too? See what was done to make life more bearable for Soyono.

San Diego Soo hosts Koalapalooza this weekend
If you’re in the area, go to the zoo and join in the fun.

Attend Lincoln Park Zoo's Mid-Winter Party
A special party to raise funds for the Endowed Fund for Conservation and Science is being held on February 27. Read all about it here.

Kings of the jungle come to FL zoo
Cool video. Watch the lions being brought in and listen to Ron MaGill talk about the process.

MLK holiday offers free day at the zoo
Live in Oregon or Washington? Want a FREE day at the zoo? Read this!

E: Wow! Zebee that was so much fun. I want to come back and do this again sometime.

Z: I’d love to have you along for the ride. I’m kinda getting used to having guests go with me.

E: Well, I guess I’ll be back Tuesday to talk a bit more about my books and my life.

Z: Thanks Elysabeth. See you then.
Bye everyone in Bloggerville, see you Tuesday too.

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.

Zoo New Sunday: babies, adoptions, hurricane Ike and Jack Hanna

Hello Bloggerville fans. Zebee here with more zoo news. There are some fun things going on in zoos as well as a few very interesting stories about Hurricane Ike, some babies and a special award for Jack Hanna. So, sit back and enjoy the picks for this week.

Lots of births at the Honolulu Zoo
Babys galore at the Honolulu zoo. Read all about them. Any zebras?

Slothful by nature
What a cutie! I didn;t know they could be so small.

Bristol Zoo Gardens Adopts Orphaned Lowland Gorilla
Read about Kera and her new home.

Kansas City Zoo becomes love nest for toads
Wow! I never knew how important the breeding programs at the zoos were. Read about it here. I sure learned a lot.

Elephant helps with zoo clean up after Hurricane Ike
What a great elephant Tucker is. Take a look at the pictures of him helping in the clean-up effort after Ike went through Houston. Way to go Tucker!

Zoo beasts hide from hurricane
Look at this picture! A lioness takes refuge from Ike in a church! Truly amazing.

Sparking young minds at the Gladys Porter Zoo
If you live in the Brownsville area, go there today, Sunday and take the kids along for the fun.

Zoo association gives top honor to Jack Hanna
How cool. He likes our book and gets a very prestigious award all in one week. Way to go!

Zoo camping allowed next week
I wanna go! Oh, that’s right, I already sleep in a zoo every night. Well, if your in the Lafayette, IN area you should go. There’s nothing quite like sleeping in a zoo. The price is good too.

Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
The pictures are breath-taking. Looks like a geat place to visit.

That’s it for today. I need to go get out of the rain, so, I’ll see you all Tuesday. Have a great Sunday.

‘V Zoo’ Slide Show Part 2

Okay, I know you have been waiting for the second part of our ‘V Zoo’ slide show, so, I have it for you today. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Please drop me a comment and let me know which is your favorite animal in our zoo. Oh, and if you want to see Part 1 just click here.

See you Thursday with another great book review.

Bye,
Zebee

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!

Zoo news: Lion slideshow, endangered Amur leopard (where?) and new hope for Congo rainforest animals

Happy Sunday everyone! Zebee here to play roving reporter. Okay, today I have some neat things for you. Hope you enjoy them as much as I did!

Slideshow: John Ball Zoo lions have room to roam

Cool slide show. I think my boss Joy should make one of our zoo. What do you think? Maybe if enough of you leave her comments, she will make one. Do it now. Leave a comment. Please.

Endangered Amur leopard spotted at Minnesota Zoo

Pretty animal, maybe we’ll get one someday.

New hope for Congo rainforest species

This is where Mori’s family comes from. It’s the only place in the world you can find them, in the wild that is. I sure am glad they are taking care of the area so the animals can thrive.

I’ll be back Tuesday. Until then, have a fun time what ever you are doing.