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 . . .

posted by Zebee aka Joy Delgado
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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 day: red pandas, elephants, snow leopards and hedgehogs are in the news this week

Hello and Wow! Can you believe another week has gone by? We have some interesting stories for you today. Births, strange adoptions and more. So let’s get to it. Sit back and enjoy the world of zoos for this week.

It's a girl! Baby elephant born at zoo
How cute! Look, she’s doing the splits.

Dutch house cat adopts rejected red panda
Check this out! There’s a picture too as well as sidebars of other interesting animal happenings.

Prickly pack of hedgehogs arrives at the zoo
The are so small! Check out the picture and see just how small they are.

Snow Leopard Cub Births at Zoo Important for Endangered Cats
This is truly an endangered species and there are only 150 in AZA zoos. Go see them if you live in the Oklahoma area. Oh, and if you do, please send me pictures.

Brookfield Zoo's programs give behind-the-scenes look
This is a bit different, but interesting what zoos do behind the scenes.

Well, that’s it for this week. See you Tuesday with more goings on at the ‘V Zoo’.
Zebee