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Sunday, November 1, 2009

Zoo News Sunday: Boo wrap up, fund raisers and research projects


Good morning everyone in Bloggerville. Zebee here. So, did you put your clocks back in you’re in the U.S.? Oh, did you have fun last night trick-or-treating? My boss Joy dressed up for work as “The Fairy godmother of the Sea Creatures.” Here’s a picture of the mask she made herself. Do you like it?

Okay, let’s get on with our weekly zoo tour. Now that Halloween is over, let’s see what some zoos have reported about their ‘Boo at the Zoo’ days. Then onto other zoo news. Ready, let’s go!

Halloween hits the world's zoos
Watch the slide show of animals having fun around the world.

Bristol Zoo Animals Enjoying Halloween
Neat slideshow!

Zoo animals enjoy Halloween treat
More pictures of animals enjoying pumpkin treats.

OFFBEAT: Brookfield Zoo hosts Halloween hoopla
Look at these very clever costumes. Which one is your favorite?

Pink Halloween at Isle of Wight Zoo
Okay, you’ve got to see this picture. What animal(s) did they choose to represent there pink Halloween? Pretty neat, I think.

So, here is the rest of the zoo news for the week…

Free Admission to See Potter Park Zoo's Artic Fox, Snow Leopards, Tigers and Other Winter Animals
Cool! Check and see if you qualify for free admission.

One Cent Means An Expanded World For Polar Bears
Great way for school children to get involved and learn the power of the penny.


Cincinnati Zoo's Staff Standing By Awaiting One Millionth Visitor
I’m glad to see zoo attendance is up this year. We get lonely when you don’t come to see us. We look forward to your visits and, yes, we know the regulars. But that’s a story for another time…

Zoo to add stars from Asia Take our poll
Yeah! This zoo’s growing. More for the locals to see when they visit.

6,300 send in names for zoo's new panda
Wow! That’s a lot of names. See when they’ll announce the winner.

Punjab zoo introduces battery-run vehicles for visitors
WTG Punjab zoo!

Orangutan baby causes a stir at Munich Zoo
Video of mom and her baby.

National Zoo to breed bats to study disease that killed 1 million
Interesting article about bat research. Zoos do a lot of research different projects.

Bristol Zoo Gives Their Aquarium Area a Make Over
See what’s back on display and what’s new.

Oregon Zoo's Polar Bears Come Right Up to the Window to Lick Off Cream Cheese
How cool is that for a special treat? I wonder how I can get some cream cheese?

Fresno zoo leaps to rescue imperiled frog
Another zoo doing very important research. Thank you Fresno.

I guess that’s it for this week. See you back here Tuesday with more fun happenings at the V Zoo.

posted by Zebee aka Joy Delgado
We go Beyond Reading
Laughing Zebra – Books for Children
Fun ways to help children learn
Books Go Beyond Reading

Sunday, July 12, 2009

Zoo News Sunday: Babies, babies and MORE babies

Good day to you all. I hope it’s nice and sunny wherever you are in this beautiful planet we all call home. Zebee here with yet another great week of zoo news.
This is baby news week. You’ll see what I mean as you read on.

Zoo Welcomes Kalispell, rare Okapi
Looks like Mori’s got a new cousin. See where she lives and watch the short video of her.

Endangered Baby Proboscis Monkeys Born in Zoo
More babies and another video. See where these live.

Piglets debut at New Orleans Audubon Zoo
And more babies. These are Babirusa (BAH-bee-ROO-suh) pigs. See what that means, oh and there’s a picture of them too.

A zoo full of babies
I guess this is just zoo baby week! See which zoo has a whole bunch of babies and what they are.

Zoo contest to name baby capuchin monkey
Want a chance to win something this summer? If you live near Norman, OK., check out what the rules are to win and what you’ll win if they pick you to name the baby capuchin.

L.A. Zoo's nursery is hopping (and crawling, and flapping) with baby animals
See how many different types of baby animals are at the L.A. Zoo this summer. Lots going on there too.

Utica Zoo welcomes baby sea lion - now a contest to name him
Watch this video and think up a name for the baby sea lion.

Memphis Zoo Welcomes New Baby Elephant
What’s this baby’s name? Find out when you watch the video.

Taronga Zoo's new-born elephant a massive drawcard
Another baby elephant. Watch the video to see just how cute he is.

Pygmy hippo born at Edinburgh Zoo
Learn about pygmy hippos and why this baby is so special.

There are other things going on at the zoos besides babies. Here are a few of them.

Zoo affords cheap fun
See how one zoo is doing this summer. Have you been to your local zoo lately?
Live in Brevard county, FL? For July and August go to the zoo for free Saturday evenings. Arrive after 5 p.m. and stay till 9 p.m.

Sleep With the Animals at NEW Zoo
I do this every night, but you don’t. See what all the buzz is about. IF you live in the Green Bay, WI area, this might be something you’d like to do.

So, when are YOU going to the zoo? Share with all of us here at the V Zoo what your favorite baby animal is.

Okay, so tomorrow is the second week of “Zebee’s Summer Zoo Camp” and we’re all about lizards. Pop in tomorrow and see what’s going on.

See you back here Tuesday! Have a great day!

posted by Zebee aka Joy Delgado
We go Beyond Reading
Laughing Zebra – Books for Children
You learned that from a picture book!?!
Books Go Beyond Reading

Sunday, February 8, 2009

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.