Zoo News Sunday: Miami Dade Zoo

Hi everyone in Bloggerville. Zebee here. Today we’re off to the Miami Metro Zoo in Florida. Ready? Let’s go!

I’m checking out the interactive Zoo map!
This is really cool. You can move things around, zoom in and when you move the cursor over one of the little circles, up pops what ever it is. If it’s an animal, you get a picture and information about them. I really like this, but we must move on. . .

There’s a new exhibit, Amazon and Beyond. Read about the Village Palza, Cloud Forest and more.

Want to ride a camel? You can in the children’s zoo.

At Animals and Attractions you can check out the Featured Creature, children’s zoo and more.

What to know what’s going on? Check the Events and private party link. Here you’ll learn about close encounters, tours and more.

Interested in finding out about their educational programs? They have lots of field trip options, teachers resources, zookeeper for a day and overnight programs to name a few.

They have a Meerkat camera. Cool! You can see them at feeding time in the morning and lunch.

Wow! The Miami Metro Zoo has lots going on. Maybe my boss Joy will take me there one day soon so I can see it all again. Got to go, we are having a party in a few days for Jabari, he’s going to be 5 years old. See you Tuesday.

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

We’re getting Meerkats!

Hi everyone, Zebee here. I’m really excited today. My boss Joy has added a new exhibit. An exhibit of Meerkats. Do you know what they are? They are a small mammal, part of the mongoose family.

I think they are a hoot to watch. I just know all our visitors will love them. We’re getting 10 of them. I don’t know their names yet, but since the new exhibit is going to be off a side road between the elephant and white rhino exhibits, I guess Elvis will have to let me out one night so I can go visit.

So, here’s a little bit of information about meerkats.
* They live in the desert of Botswana and South Africa.
* They pal around in groups called “mob”, “gang” or “clan”.
* They live 12-14 years normally.
* Like Lito, they stand on their hind legs a lot.
* They live in burrows underground.
* They are very social animals, they groom each other and lick each others faces.
* They have some that stand watch, like a look out, while the rest forage for food.

Pictures thanks to Wikipedia.

I’ve got to go. I hear Elvis calling me and I want to see when he can let me out so I can go visit with our newest additions.

See you Thursday with a book review about a blue dinosuar.

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

Zoo News! Zoo News! Read all about it!

Today I found all kinds of neat zoo news from around the country. Oh, I got so excited I forgot to tell you that Zebee is still off ‘on assignment’, so I am playing roving reporter today. Lets’ get right to it.

First we have The Lowry Park Zoo in Tampa working out a new program to get teens involved. They have a ‘zoo school’ and lots more. Cool!
Zoo Program Targets Teens

Next we have some baby news. First, baby meerkats, how cute are they. I don’t know about you, but, I find them adorable.
Baby meerkats to make zoo debut

More babies. This time they are 5 count them 5 baby tigers. Their mom must be very busy.
5 endangered tiger cubs born at Saint Louis Zoo

More tiger news. Look who’s getting two new tigers.
Zoo to get rare tigers

Whew! I guess that’s enough for today. Happy reading.