Zoo News Sunday: Celebrations, tapirs, aardvarks and reindeer

Good Sunday after Christmas to you all. Zebee here. I hope you all had a great holiday and got all the presents you wanted from Santa. As for us here at the ‘V Zoo’, we had a ball, but that’s for another time.

Today we have a bunch of zoos to visit, so let’s get started. See you at the end.

Zoo shows off latest new arrival
Read about what a Tapir does if it gets threatened. Oh, also look at how cute this baby is.

Wild and woolly Zoo Year’s Eve party
Read about what the Little Rock Zoo is doing to ring in the new year.

Flies take off backwards... and other interesting animal facts
I know this isn’t about zoos, but it’s got all kinds of neat facts about animals.

Reindeer swoop into Bristol Zoo
I know Christmas is over, but here’s an up and personal look at a live reindeer.

Zoo welcomes baby aardvark
This baby is so cute! They don’t know yet if it’s a boy or girl, but they name the baby already. See the picture and find out the name.

Thurmont's zoo offers intimately wild experience
Get an up close and personal view of the animals here. Neat!

Weeklong celebration at zoo
Lots of great things are happening at the Philadelphia Zoo. This is a must do if you are anywhere near here.

The Zoo at Acadiana holiday fare
Watch the video and check out all the fun things going on at the zoo this holiday season.

Hope you enjoyed these stops today. See you Tuesday.

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!

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. . .