Zoo News Sunday: Holiday Fare and baby names

Good morning zoo fans, Zebee here. It's December and I'm in the holiday spirit. Are you? Many zoos have their holiday lights and displays up, zo be sure to make a date the visit your local zoo soon.

So, on with the news from the week. See you at the end.

The National Zoo's popular panda cub heads home to China
Learn why this is happening. Will the rest of the Panda's in US zoos have to go to China too?

Zoo’s baby orangutan gets a name
What's her name and what does it mean?

Quebec zoo reports two polar bear births
Look at this cool picture of a mamma and her babies.

New babies join zoo kangaroo family
Great family picture.

Smithsonian's National Zoo's Animals Will be Lit Up This Holiday Season
See the schedule and all the info about the National Zoo's schedule this holiday season.

Minnesota Zoo joins holiday hunger fight
Go to the zoo and help fight hunger.

Two stories from the Bronx Zoo:
Green Global Headquarters Opens on the Bronx Zoo Campus
Learn about this latest addition.
Bronx Zoo Collects toys for the Needy
Take a toy with you and see what you get in return.

Hogle Zoo to switch on lights Saturday
If this is your zoo, check it out.

Santa is coming to the zoo
Tampa area, this is for you and the Lowry Park Zoo.

Okay, that's it for today. I'll see you back on Tuesday. In the meantime, stay warm. Zebee out.

posted by Zebee aka Joy Delgado
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Zoo News Sunday: Cheetah record, fund raisers and new exhibits

Good Sunday to you all, Zebee here. I hope that wherever you are the weather is as nice as it is here at the V Zoo.

I had a lot of fun this week checking out all the zoo happenings around the globe. Sit back and enjoy the best of the best. See you at the end.

Cheetah sets new 100m world record
Watch the video of how Sarah won and how fast she ran.

The zoo's $6.8 million exhibit, which houses three lions, keeps the roar alive
See a picture of the lionesses in their new place. Better yet, go to the Grand Opening of the Oregon Zoo’s new exhibit. It’s this weekend.

Jack Hanna coming back to Peoria Zoo
Jack Hanna is helping the Peoria Zoo out with a great fundraiser. Find out all the particulars here.

This Cute Baby Orangutan Will Soon Be Placed Outside at Audubon Zoo
Read all about Menari and see what she looks like. She’s a cutiepie!

Endangered baby bongo born at the Louisville Zoo
I know Ringo and Paul here at the V Zoo are excited about this news. Look how cute she is.

San Diego Zoo's Celebration for the Critters
Watch the video and see how you can help San Diego Zoo help some endangered animals.

Book fair to benefit Springfield’s zoo
If you live in the Dickerson Park Zoo area, stop in to Borders today. Read all about the fundraising event going on there now through Tuesday.

Berlin's Polar Bear Knut Gets A Female Friend
See where Knut’s new friend is coming from and what the zoo director is hoping for.

Littlest patients find distraction, comfort in live feeds from zoos
What a great program for these kids! Read how the zoo and children’s hospital have teamed up and how much fun the kids are having.

Fun Facts About the Hogle Zoo
Have you ever wondered what the most popular souvenir is at the zoo? Or which months more people go to the zoo? These and more answered in this article.

Brookfield Zoo helps restore addax antelope herds
Read what the zoo is doing to help this species survive. Oh, and meet about Chad, the baby addax they are pinning all their hopes on.

Zoo welcomes big baby rodent trio
Read all about Homer, Harley and Hokey and see a picture of them too.

Bronx Zoo is the Birdy Place to be During Bird Month
September is Bird Month and the Bronx Zoo is doing it up in style.

Detroit Zoo's Run Wild Event Benefits the Zoos Ruth Roby Glancy Animal Health Complex
There’s still time to sign up, the run is on the 20th of this month. Help out your zoo.

Well, I don’t know about all of you, but I need a snack after all that traveling. Oh look, Rebekha and Sally left me my favorite treat, a nice big . .

See you Tuesday! Yumm!!!

posted by Zebee aka Joy Delgado
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Zoo News Sunday: pumpkin soccer, surfing polar bear, what's next?!?

This week I ran all over the world digging up stories for you to read and enjoy. I sure found lots of stuff going on. Seems zoos are always doing something. Anyway, here are today’s picks.

Taipei City Zoo celebrates anniversary of relocation to Muzha
Looks like a fun event. Puppet show, activities and outdoor musical concert. Want to go?

St. Louis Zoo's baby tigers from Siberia are Khuntami's legacy
Great pictures of the 5 count them 5 tiger cubs!

Houston Zoo members enjoy early-bird look at active animals
Want to see the zoo animals as they wake up? Go to Houston Zoo. Read here to find out more.

Meet the Apes: Sunday at the Zoo
Want a picture with an orangutan? If you live near LA, you should go to the zoo this Sunday, that’s today. Learn all about apes, chimps and more. Have fun!

Miles of tiles in Croc Hunter mosaic tribute
What a nice tribute. I’m going to ask my boss Joy if I can be there for the unveiling.

Aust Zoo prepares for Steve Irwin Day
Read more about what’s going on for the celebration. Oh, and see how his kids have grown in the photo of them with their mom. This is a whole different article from the one above.

Chester Zoo to star in TV series from Monday
Get to see behind the scenes on Monday. Check it out to see what channel it’s going to be on.

Paighton Zoo Wants Your Left Over Pumpkins
What do they what left over pumpkins for? Find out.

‘Pumpkin soccer’ and baby rhino wow crowd at Chester Zoo
Looks like they are having lots of fun at the Chester Zoo these days. See what the animals are up to now!

Surfing polar bear thrills crowds at North Carolina zoo
What a fun enrichment! Willy is a big hit. See the picture and you’ll understand why.

Taronga Zoo's new pygmy hippo Monifa is a lucky baby
She’s cute and tiny.

National Zoo Set to Get a Makeover
Read about the plans for this huge renovation. It’s the first renovation since the 1920’s!

Zoo celebrates Chambeli’s 10th birthday
Happy Birthday Chanbeli! Read about this beautiful animal and the fact that she’s at one of the oldest zoos in the world!

Zoo prepares for pampered koalas
These two koalas are in for a big change. See where they are coming from and where they are going to.

New zoo center goes beyond the cages
Something different is going on in Tucson. Check it out.

Well, I think that’s quite a bit for today. I don’t know about you but I’m tired. I think I see a spot in the shade over there that is perfect for a nap. See you all Tuesday!

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 for the week, there sure is a lot!

Wow is there a lot of zoo news this week. Far too much for one little zebra to cover. So, I hunted, read, and looked at about 30 different new worthy links and came up with what I think is the best of the best. So, here they are for this week. Enjoy!

Over 40 and still going strong!
Hoppy the King Vulture is over 40 years old. Read about how he met the late Steve Irwin!

Detroit Zoo Welcomes Polar Bears Neil And Buzz
from Zoo and Aquarium visitor ezine
COOL pics of polar bear above your head in plexiglass tank


Two tiny red pandas at Edmonton zoo carry survival of species on furry shoulders
If you only hop on this for a minute, the picture of the babies is sooo cute!


Rare otter gets sanctuary in Cambodian zoo
The world's only captive hairy-nosed otter is living in a new home in a Cambodian zoo, in a move conservation officials said Wednesday could help ensure survival of the rare species. Read more about this.

And to end today, look at this cool video and check out the link for the other video about this very different carousel.

Chatanooga zoo carousel video of the making of:



A news reel of chatanooga zoo and carousel