Zoo News Sunday: Oregon Zoo and flying reindeer?

Good morning everyone. Zebee here. This week I didn’t get out and about as much as usual. My boss Joy has been gone, and I’m in charge of the ‘V Zoo’ when she’s away. So, I have a few tidbits for you to enjoy. Ya know, you can always go to your local zoo and report back to us. First hand accounts of zoo happenings are always welcome.

Baby giraffe makes Detroit Zoo debut on first birthday
Happy birthday Jabari!

Zoo says ‘thanks’ as holiday attendance sets weekend record
What a nice gift to give to the community, free admission for the day to the zoo. I hope you went if you live in the Portland, Oregon area.

21st annual ZooLights kicks off at Oregon Zoo
More news from the Oregon Zoo. These lighted animals are really cool looking. Hop over and take a look.

Rescued rare macaws settle in at new zoo home
I like it when zoos take in animals that are in trouble.

Oregon Zoo Wants The Public To Come Along With Them To Belize
Looking for a Caribbean adventure, in Oregon??? Come to the zoo in March and go on an adventure in Belize.

Black bear siblings introduced at Naples Zoo
Visit Anna and Toby in their new digs.

Reindeer really do fly at Miller Park Zoo
Come watch Ealu practice flying Dec. 7, 14 and 21.

I guess that’s all for today. I’ll see you back here Tuesday with some interesting tales of what’s going on here at the ‘V Zoo’. Have a great day!

Tiger Walk !?!

Zebee here. It’s early here at the ‘V Zoo’ and everyone is sleeping. I should be too after the night we had here.

When Elvis was doing his rounds last night, it was Hania the tigresses turn. See, Elvis doesn’t get out much these days. He’s taking turns on parent duty with Elvin. Anyway, Hania is a very gentle tigress, but she is still after all a tiger.

So, Elvis lets her out and she decides she wants to take a stroll around the zoo. She sets off in the direction of the Petting Zoo. Mind you, all the goats and sheep in there are sleeping, well, at first. One of them, Suzie, wakes up, sees Hania and starts bleating. LOUD! She wakes up the whole zoo.

Haina paid no attention. Elvis on the other hand is begging Hania to go back to her exhibit. She tells him in no uncertain terms that she is going to walk around the zoo since she has never been able to do it before. What can Elvis do? He’s no match for her if she decides to get nasty, so he just flies along side her.

Okay, she walks past the Petting zoo and goes over to the giraffe exhibit. She tells Elvis that she’s always been fascinated by giraffes and wants to meet Honey, Star and Jewel. Elvis doesn’t want to upset Hania, so he goes in and gets the giraffes. Needless to say, the trio is scared.

When Honey, who is the bravest of the three, came over to the fence, Hania told her how beautiful she thought giraffes are and would like to be friends. Honey ran back and told the others, who then came to the fence and the four of them had a nice chat.

By the time they were done, Elvira was calling Elvis to come home, so, he convinced Hania to go back to her exhibit.

Well, I think this event showed lots of us here at the zoo that just because a particular species of animal has a reputation for being fierce and scary, they can be gentle and a great friend.

That’s all for today, I’m going home and back to get some sleep. See you Thursday.

Zoo News Sunday today we have babies, sculptures, top US zoos and more

Good day all you people in Bloggerville. Zebee here as your roving reporter. Today I have 6 zoo news stories for you. More births, giraffes and elephants, the top must visit zoos in the US and a few others of interest. Enjoy this weeks picks, I sure did.

Five American Zoos That No Family Should Miss Out On
Hey, Rebekha’s zoo is listed here. Can you guess which one?

N.C. Zoo offers walkable trails, natural habitat areas
This is cool! I like the section titled ‘Clip Joint’. Don’t know if I want to clip elephant toenails however.

Baby Giraffe Born at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
She is really cute, but then aren't all babies?

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo removing, restoring Schreckengost sculptures
Interesting sculpture method.

Baby Masai Giraffe Birth Witnessed by Visitors at San Diego Zoo
How cool is that? I’d like to see a giraffe being born. Iwonder if any of our giraffes are going to have babies.

It's a boy! Rose-Tu delivers 286-pound elephant calf
286 pounds! Mom must be proud. I wonder what they’ll name him?

Okay, that’s it for today. See you Tuesday.

Zoo News Sunday: Giraffes, elk, frogs and top ranked zoos

Good morning everyone, Zebee here. Today we are going on a visit to five zoos around the world. Enjoy this weeks finds.

Pretoria zoo is getting revamped
This zoo is ranked in the world’s top ten zoos and it’s almost 110 years old. Read about their plans for the future.

Giraffes return to Blackpool Zoo
Did you ever want to get face-to-face with the world's tallest creature? This is your big chance.

Travel guide ranks Honolulu Zoo near the top
Another top ranked zoo. Check out what they are saying.

Zoo welcomes unexpected baby elk
Wow! This one’s amazing. The zoo didn’t even know the mom was going to have a baby. Read why.

Oregon Zoo Exhibit Includes Endangered Oregon Spotted frog and its Predator
The frogs of the world are disappearing and the Oregon Zoo is bringing in a traveling exhibit to help us learn why.

Okay, I’m off to do some serious grazing. See you Tuesday.
Zebee out.