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.

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Zoo News Sunday: Baby names, Awards and birthday celebrations

Good Sunday to you, Zebee here. Is it getting cold yet where you live? Here at the V Zoo it stays a nice 80 degrees all year round. Can’t get any better weather than that. Anyway, let’s see what’s happening at the world zoos today. See you at the end.

Hogle Zoo opens new animal care center
This is great! Not only will this building help all the animals at the zoo, it’s also environmentally friendly. I think what it says about the floors is really cool. I never heard of floors that radiated heat or any of the other things it says.

San Diego’s Baby Panda Gets a Name.
See what name was chosen and watch the video.

Wildlights at the zoo makes perfect date night
Look at the picture and then head over to the zoo. How pretty all the lights and snow look.

Toronto Zoo gorilla picks a name for his son: Nassir
This is a very clever way to have an animal named. See how the dad picked his son’s name.

Australia Zoo Wins Top Awards
Do you live ‘down under’? Go visit your zoo today.

The Bronx Zoo turns 110: Here are 110 things you need to know about this NYC favorite
Read all 110. My favorite is # 86. Elvis likes #44. Which is your favorite?

Fundraiser planned for Bucks County Zoo Nov. 28
If you live In Pennsylvania, be sure to go by and show your support.

Giant cards add to holiday flavor at zoo light show
This looks really cool. If you near by, be sure to check it out.

Annual lights display at SC zoo begins
The Christmas light show starts this weekend. Make a date to go.

Critters perform, trees sing, lights glow at Zoo nighttime display
This one’s at the Columbus Zoo. Head on over.

Oregon Spotted Frogs Raised at Oregon Zoo Released into the Wild
I love the things zoos do for al of us animals. Here’s one more great example.

Zoo ready to turn on WildLights
Okay, this is the Living Desert celebration. Live nearby Palm Desert? Check it out.

Wow! Not much news, but the news that we found sure was great. So, make a date to go to your local zoo very soon. You never know what might be happening at the zoo.

See you back here Tuesday. Now, where was that apple? Oh, I see it over under the…

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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.

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Zoo New Sunday: Romp and Chomp, Bisons and Babies

Hi bloggerville fans. Zebee here with some more interesting zoo news. I traveled all over this week and here are my top picks. Sit back and enjoy!

An Evening All-You-Can-Eat Buffet at Nashville Zoo’s Romp and Chomp
This sounds like fun! The event will be held 4 times this summer. Read all about it and then make plans to go.

Katraj Zoo to Get Bisons from Mysore
Read about this zoo in India. Bisons are just one animal spices they are getting. See what other animals will call Katraj home.

New Elephant Exhibit at San Diego
This new exhibit is really something. I want to go! Oh that’s right, I already did. Well, you go then.

New Milwaukee County Zoo Exhibit Ruffles a Few Feathers
An exhibit where you can have birds land on you. If you like birds, you’ll love this new exhibit.

Students Help Zoo’s Black Rhino Project
Read this story. Elementary students are helping raise funds for Potter Park Zoo, started by an eight year old girl. Way to go Emily!

Oklahoma City Zoo’s Rhino Getting Used to New Digs
Niki’a checking out her new home. Have you ever moved? Read how she’s doing.

80th Anniversary Celebration & Fisher-Price® Presents "Little People® Musical Show"
Are you going to be in San Francisco June 27 or 28th? Yes? Then check this out and go.

It’s a Wild World AnimalShow Returns to Akron Zoo
The show starts June 2nd and will run for the summer season. If you’re in the area, this would be a fun day trip for you and your kids.

Baby Panda Born in Thai Zoo
Cool video of a baby panda. They are really small!

Okay, so I’m tired now and want to go take a nap. But before I go, I want to remind you all that starting tomorrow over at Books Go Beyond Reading the “Bounding for Books Blog Tour” starts. Monday’s schedule is:

Jennifer Gladen is over at Daily News with Kim Chatel

Mayra Calvani chats with Jennifer Gladen at Jen’s Blog

Joy Delgado visits with Mayra Calvani at Mayra’s Secret Bookcase

Shari Soffe shares her book with Joy Delgado over at Books go Beyond Reading

Margot Finke pops in to chat with Shari Soffe at “Out of My Mind” About Books for Children

Donna Shepherd and Margot Finke talk over at Margot’s blog.

Kim Chatel can be found at Topsy Turvy Land with Donna Shepherd.

So pop in. Each author is giving away something for comments, so leave comments.

See you back here Tuesday with more information about “Zebee’s Summer Zoo Camp”. (Yes, I got my boss Joy to name the camp after me.)

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Sunday Zoo News: Big Cats, cool videos and “Wildlights”

Good morning Bloggerville fans. Zebee here. Today we have Deborah Ramos joining me on my journey to the world zoos. Hi Deborah!

D: Hi Zebee. I’m real excited to travel with you to the sorld zoos today. Where are we going?

Z: Let’s see, the Jackson Zoo, National Zoo, Zoo Atlanta and Detroit Zoo for starters. We’d better get going to cover them all. Ready?

D: Ready! Lead the way.

3 big cats explore digs
Check this out! New tigers at the Jackson Zoo.

Cool videos of the National Zoo
This is a group of videos done over the past several months of the animals at the National Zoo by Joe Elbert.

Zoo Atlanta’s giant panda cub now on display
Why are all babies so cute? Here’s another one, and he’s adorable!

Zoo is special place in winter
Many animals like the snow, not just polar bears. Read about them and the goings o at the Detroit Zoo.

Last chance to see zoo's 'Wildlights'
If you haven’t seen the lights yet at the Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary in Arizona, best get on over as they aren’t going to last much longer.

Zoo Animals Enjoy Winter Wonderland
More animals playing in the snow.

Happening at the zoo
If you live near the Franklin Zoo, read this. It’s a great idea for your young ones.

Nashville Zoo Has Established A Tactile Safari
This is a great idea. Now those who are visually impaired can enjoy what the rest of us enjoy all the time.

Two new wolves welcomed at zoo
Come welcome the new addition!

D: That was fun! Thanks for taking me along Zebee.

Z: Glad you liked it. I guess I’ll see you back here on Tuesday, right?

D: Right. We’ll talk more then. Bye Zebee, have a great day.

Z: Bye Deborah, see you Tuesday. Now, where is my lunch? I’m hungry.

Zoo News Sunday: More Boo's, babies and hydrotherapy?!?

Zoo News Sunday

Good morning all my fans in Bloggerville. Today we have SO many Halloween events to mention I think I’m just going to list them as links with the name of the zoo or city they’re in. Also, there’s lots of other things going on in the world zoos to talk about. So, ready, set, here we go!

Boo at the Zoo – more places to go for good Halloween fun!

Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park

Hogle Zoo in Utah

Abilene Zoo

Utica Zoo

Fort Worth, Texas

Lowry Park Zoo in Tampa, Florida

Seneca Park Zoo

Potter Park Zoo, Lansing, MI

Louisville Zoo Hosts Spooktacular Event For Child Violence Victims

Fort Wayne

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Now for other news from around the world:

Amphibians displaced from Galveston zoo
The Fresno Zoo has opened their doors and taken in some interesting animals. Read about them here and go visit if you live in the area.

Bongo Population Increases By One At South Africa's National Zoo
Another baby bongo! They are so cute. Maybe we’ll have one at the ‘V Zoo’.

Animal Junction: Bucks County’s first and only traveling zoo
How interesting! A true traveling zoo. Read who they have gotten accreditation from and more.

American zoo treats wild animals to hydrotherapy, along with their trainers
The picture here is worth clicking through! You won’t believe your eyes.

Zoo Atlanta wants you to help name baby panda
So, what would you name a baby panda?

Audubon Zoo serves up a fall festival with a wild twist
Fun time in New Orleans just after Halloween. Go if you’re in the area.

Well, I don’t know about you, but I sure wish I could be in oh, about a hundred places at the same time. All these parties sound terrific. I hope that where ever you live you take advantage of your local zoo.

See you Tuesday with more news from the ‘V Zoo’. Now, where did that treat Rebekha and Sally had with them get hidden? Oh, I bet it’s . . .