Zoo News Sunday: Hippos, Jaguars and the Salvation Army

Good day zoo lovers. I’ve got some fascinating treats for you today. Enjoy!

To start today off, I came across this incredible video about tow friends, Bella and Tara. Watch it, you too will be amazed.

Hippos crowd Israel zoo
That’s a lot of hippos! See how many and what zoos they are being sent to.

Minnesota zoo volunteers celebrate a shared birthday: one's 90, one's 100
See, age doesn’t make a difference. Read about these two interesting men.

African Painted Dog Litter Born At Pgh. Zoo
See these cuties and read their sad story.

Jacksonville Zoo Gets 2 Female Gorillas
Watch the video and meet Bulera and Madini.

Detroit Zoo hosts Salvation Army clothing drive
If this is your local zoo, go through your closets and help out this worthy cause.

New at the zoo: Two baby jaguars at Amazonia, public will name them LIVE VIDEO
Watch the video and learn about jaguars.

Akron Zoo To Add More Attractions
Something to look forward to at the Akron Zoo.

5 things you need to know about: panda names
Check out the 5 name finalists, learn their meanings. Sorry, voting polls are closed, but the winning name will be announced on Nov. 17.

Santa Fe zoo uses Halloween festivities to aid local food banks
This is where Rebekha went to lean how to be a zookeeper. Read about the fun time everyone had.

First Okapi Birth at the Lowry Park Zoo Since the Adult Animals Arrived in 2007
Babies are so cute, aren’t they? This one is no exception.

I’m going to end today with this fun quiz from Zoo and Aquarium Visitor. Test your IQ about the Giant Pacific Octopus.

See you back here Tuesday.

posted by Zebee aka Joy Delgado
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Laughing Zebra – Books for Children
Fun ways to help children learn
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New LOWER Prices Go into Effect Today!

Hi everyone, Zebee here. I have some exciting news for you!

My boss Joy has decided to lower the price on her book, "Zooprise Party / Fiesta Zoorpresa" starting TODAY!

This is huge! To tell you the truth, she's been thinking about it for a while. With the economy such as it is these days, she decided this was the right thing to do.

Okay, so here are all the particulars:

Over at the Laughing Zebra - Books for Children bookstore you can get the picture book for $8.95 now instead of $11.95! Also, if you buy the book and the activity book together you get an additional 20% off!

Then there's the Teacher's guide. She's dropped the price on it down to $3.00! This is a cool pdf. It gives parents and teachers lots of good questions but it also gives them the answers! How cool is that? They don't have to spend any time looking up the answers to questions like:

How long do okapis live?

OR

What are some of the things an animal keeper does?

Also, all the answers to the activity book pages are in it as well.

So what are you waiting for? Hop over there today, right now, and grab your copies while they still last. At these new prices they're going to go fast!

While you're there, check out some of the FREE games and other stuff our boss Joy has put together for all of you.

Have fun! I'm heading over there right now, are you?

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

Zebee's Summer Zoo Camp Update

Good morning campers and bloggers! Zebee here.

This is the end of week 5 and beginning of week 6 over at 'Zebee's Summer Zoo Camp.' We have two art project entries this week.

The first is from Wyatt. He made Mori's mask and I personally love the colors he used.

What do you think?

Our second project comes from Beth. She looks like she had fun making our jointed Mori this week.

Wyatt and Beth, look in your email box today for a special okapi surprise just for you.

Thanks for sending in your art work.

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This week is all about penguins. Hop over to Playful Penguins Week and watch the videos and have fun with the coloring pages. Remember, Wednesday we will add all the arts and crafts projects for you to do.

Send us a digital picture and you'll get a special penguin surprise next week.

posted by Zebee aka Joy Delgado
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Laughing Zebra – Books for Children
You learned that from a picture book!?!
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Zoo News Sunday: Frogs, okapis and Lanaia Lee as our guest for the week.

Good day to you all out there in Bloggerville. Today we are traveling the world zoos and I’m bringing another guest along. Let me introduce Lanaia Lee to you.

Hi Zebee. I’m glad I get to be your guest this week. Jennifer told me how much fun she had here at the ‘V Zoo’.

Thanks Lanaia. We had fun with her too and I know we are going to have a great week visiting with you.

So Zebee, where are we off to today?
Let’s see. . .South Africa, the USA and Canada. Ready?

Ready. This should be fun.

Okay, here we go!

South Africa's National Zoo Hosts A Fun Frog Walk
Great way to bring awareness to the plight of the frog. What’s that? You ask. Read here and find out.

KYLE'S KRITTERS: Okapi arrives from San Diego
More okapi news. I just love bringing news of our relatives here at the ‘V Zoo’.

Zoo’s holiday festival features live reindeer
Check this out, especially if you live in the Issaquah. Where’s that? Read this to find out more.

Edmonton’s Valley Zoo Opens Junior Zookeeper ProgramWhat a great Christmas gift. If you know a child and live in the Edmonton in Canada, you need to read this.

White tiger babies at Lowry Park on display Tuesday
Very cute! Love their blue eyes.

Zoo gets 5-year stamp of approval
This is a big deal and great news for the people in the area of Bridgeport, CT. They have a zoo that’s doing great things.


Unique California Birds Featured in Zoo's Backyard
Read about the additions to the Sacramento Zoo.

Lights turn Turtle Back Zoo into a holiday wonderland
Cool lights. I really like Christmas. All the special decorations. Anyway, if you’re in Essex County in New Jersey, check it out.

ZooLights: Wild fun at the Phoenix Zoo
Phoenix area? Don’t miss this. It goes from now until Jan. 11, 2009.

The Alexandria Zoo lights up the holidays with annual safari event
In the Alexandria, LA area? This one’s for you! Looks like this only goes until the 23rd of December, so go soon.

Bird tiles benefit Sequoia Park Zoo
Get your tile, personalized, for just $100. Great gift for the zoo.

Wow Zebee! I never knew we could travel so fast and see so many places. This was lots of fun.

I’m glad you went with me today Lanaia. I can’t wait to talk more with you on Tuesday. I’ve got to go over and check out what’s going on in the giraffe exhibit. I’ll see you Tuesday.

Okay, see you then.

What are those giraffes up to now? Star, could you please. . .

Zoo News Sunday, lots of babies and a few other things

Zebee the roving zoo reporter here. I hope all of you are having a great weekend. If you live in the US, Happy Labor Day!

Today we have lots more babies and some good news from the Phoenix zoo. Enjoy!

Monkeying around at the Budapest Zoo
Have you ever heard of a Javan Iangur? What type of animal is it? You will learn about them here and even get to see pictures..

Zoo’s vampire bat colony adds 3rd baby since June
Baby bats, vampire bats at that. Three have been born at the Little Rock Zoo. Learn more about the flying creatures in this article.

Hazina looks forward to earning her stripes
New okapi birth at the Marwell Zoo. Click on the video link to watch the birth of little Hazina. She sure is a cutie.

Geri Newest Charmer At Zoo
A baby bonobo at the Columbus Zoo. What is a bonobo? Check it out here.

Louisville Zoo's New Amur Tiger Sasha Steals The Show
New tiger at the zoo. What’s his favorite toy?

Phoenix Zoo has storm damage; no animals hurt
Good news for Phoenix that the storm didn’t do more damage.

Big, BIG News at the Houston Zoo
The Houston Zoo just got two new elephants. See a picture of them here.

Rare civet albino cat comes to Lucknow zoo
What is a civet? Where is the Lucknow Zoo? A civet is a type of cat and Lucknow is in India. Read how the zoo got the cat.

After success in Chicago, Fort Worth Zoo’s Komodo dragon is headed home
I think it’s cool that zoos loan their animals to other zoos. Read about Faust’s time away from home and what home has planned for him now.

Well, that’s it for today. See you Tuesday with more news from the ‘V Zoo’. In the meantime, have a great day.

Zoo News Sunday: Babies, zookeeper treats and special wheels for a turtle?!?

Good morning all. Zebee here. Another week with lots of zoo news. We sure are having lots of babies being born. This week we have an okapi and a few giraffes. Read about how the Jerusalem Zoo helped one of their turtles and what zookeepers are doing for enrichment ideas this week. Lots more, enjoy it all.

New arrival at Marwell Zoo

Look how cute a baby okapi is. Doesn’t he make you want to take him home and cuddle with him?

Cuba plans Venezuela zoo barter

What kind of animals is Cuba going to send to Venezuela? What are they getting in return? Read this and find out.

Animal Play Day at the zoo

Check out what the keepers are going to give the animals at the Gladys Porter Zoo in Brownsville. Learn about enrichment ideas and why it’s part of daily life at zoos all over the world.

An Icy Treat for Japan Zoo Animals

What did the keepers give the polar bears? This is a really cool enrichment treat. I think I’ll pass this one onto Rebekha and Sally.

Black whale puts on a show

Look at this whale. He sure looks like he’s having fun. Wanna join him?

Zoo turtle wheeled out of depression in Israel

Now this is something you have to read to believe. What an ingenious idea. Do you think the picture is real?

New giraffe at Birmingham Zoo is named Willow

There sure have been lots of giraffe births this summer. They are so cute, but even at birth I have to look up to them.

At the Zoo: A head above the rest

The Jerusalem Zoo is in the news again today with yet another giraffe birth. Congratulations!

I guess that’s it for this week. On Tuesday my boss Joy has some kind of blog award to share with everyone. See you then.

Zoo News Sunday lots of babies and Zookeepers Week Celebration

Hi everyone. Today we have lots of zoo news to cover. One of these zoos is where Rebekha, the author of ‘Zooprise Party / Fiesta Zoorpresa’ works. Try to guess which one.

Enjoy!

Houston Zoo welcomes birth of rare parrot
Look at this St. Vincent Amazon parrot. The egg he hatched from was the size of a chestnut!

Daisy protecting baby boy; zoo's George healthy, nursing
This is the first chimp to be born at the Knoxville Zoo in 20 years. He’s cute and his name is George.

Giant anteaters go for a nosey around ZSL London Zoo
Do you know how many ants an anteater can stick on their tounge in one day? Read this to find out, it will amaze you.

Lincoln Park and Rosamond Gifford Zoos Celebrate Zookeepers Week
I hope all you zookeepers had a great week. See what two zoos did to celebrate.


NEWS: Kidani Village opens in phases, new Savanna name, and new resident Okapi!
What a great picture of an Okapi. Cool place to visit too.

Oregon Zoo prepares for turtle release to wild
If you’ve never seen a baby turtle as it hatches, look here.

New residents at Denver Zoo descendents of famous flock
Baby flamingos, how cute!

Como Zoo Hatches First Baby Flamingo
Another really cute baby flamingo.

I guess that's all for this week. See you on Tuesday with more happenings at the 'V Zoo'.

With all this baby talk, I wonder if Elvis and Elvira had their baby yet. . .

What is an Okapi really? Watch this video and find out!

Hi everyone, This is Mori. I know I haven’t been on here to speak with you in a while, but I found this really cool video about one of my cousins, and, well, Zebee said I could share it with you today. Hope you enjoy it!

Drop me a comment and let me know what you think of my cousin.
Bye for now.
Mori

Okapi’s enrichment delight

Hi, Lito still here filling in for Zebee. Today Sally is getting to try out her new enrichment idea for Mori.
Join me as I watch over the fence and listen to her describe her idea to Rebekha.

“Okay, so I was planning on doing some tree baiting.”

“Good idea Sally. What types of treats are you planning on using? And how are you going to introduce this to Mori?”

“Well, I know that the Okapi’s like carrots and apples, so I was thinking of threading carrot chunks and apple slices on some twigs and then mixing them in with the tree branches.”

“Oh I like this. I think Mori will like it too. Need any help?”

“Thanks Rebekha, let’s go cut up the carrots and apples and get this up so we can watch Mori have fun with it before we go home.”

Sounds like Mori is going to have some fun today. I wonder when they will do something in my exhibit?

Oh, here’s a cool link I found about a mama Okapi getting ready to have her baby. Learn about how long the Okapi is pregnant, and find out why the keepers measure her girth on a regular basis.

Bye for now. . .