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Sunday, August 16, 2009

Zoo News Sunday: Babies, Zoo tips and Robotics?

Good morning everyone, Zebee here. Well, I visited a lot of zoos this week, and look what I found. . .

Zoo Animal Get Cool Treats to Beat the Heat
Last Sunday we shared this story, now watch the video.

'Corks for Conservation' wine tasting event at Binder Park Zoo
This one’s for the adults out there. Check this out for a fun time.

Endangered habitat Up Close and Personal
Cool new exhibit at Stone Zoo in Stoneham, MA. Great picture too.

Tips for having the best possible experience at the Columbus Zoo
These are good for most zoos.

Baby Elephant Born at Hogle Zoo
See the first pictures of newest baby at Hogle Zoo. When was she born?
How much does she weigh? Find out here.

New Babies at the Houston Zoo
What’s new at the Houston Zoo nursery. . . see their pictures and see if they’ve been named yet.

Rare Lion Cubs Unveiled at Zoo
Cool video of these rare lions. Learn why they’re rare.

Detroit Zoo Seeks Suggestions to Name Lemur Twins
Help name these babies. You have until September 2, so check this out now.

Denver Zoo Has the Ticket for a Wild Birthday
Is it your birthday? Do you live near Denver? Read this then and say “happy birthday to me!”

Brew at the Zoo – Adult fun
Are you busy next Friday? Do you live near Columbus, OH? If you said yes, then don’t miss this.

Endangered Red Panda Births Quadruplets At Denver Zoo
Read all about these cute cubs and see what other name Red Pandas are known by.

Indian Zoo Breeds “Endangered White Tigers”
Watch this very interesting video and learn about these beautiful animals.

Elephants, Robotics and Teens Together at Oregon Zoo
This is really cool! See what these three teens did and how it’s benefiting the elephants.

I just love visiting zoos, don't you? See what's going on at your local zoo and stop in for a fun family day. Oh, and if you do, send me a picture or two and I'll get my boss Joy to post them here. Thanks!

Now, next week over at 'Zebee's Summer Zoo Camp' we are going to be looking at SNAKES! Be sure to stop in and check it out.

One last thing before I sign off and go hunting for that great treat I saw Rebekha hiding, be sure to send in digital pictures of this week's art work from zoo camp. Remember, if you do my boss Joy will send you a penguin surprise.

Sunday, May 24, 2009

Zoo News Sunday: Babies, Videos and more!

Good Sunday morning all you people out there in Bloggerville, Zebee here. Well, my boss Joy decided I should hit the road again and visit some more zoos. So, today I’m back being a roving reporter. I’m glad, I missed getting out there traveling the world zoos. So, sit back and enjoy this week’s finds.

Madagascar! Exhibit to open Saturday at Hogle Zoo
What’s a Fossa? Madagascar is more than just a movie. Read about them here.

Blackpool Zoo is Celebrating the Birth of 3 Female Lion Cubs
Babies! They are so cute. These look like you could cuddle them, but don’t!

Minnesota Zoo Lets Bears Raid Campsite
This is kind of like what my boss Joy and her crew did here at the V Zoo.

Zoo’s Penguins Finally on View
Great video of penguins and children in action. Live near Seattle? Go in person!

Evansville Zoo’s Baby Camel, Miley, Makes Her Debut
Run to the Evansville Zoo to see this adorable baby.

Great Video of Penguin Chicks from the Twycross Zoo
Watch the video of these penguin chicks. Tow fit in the keepers hand!

Sedgwick County Zoo Shows off Their Tiger Exhibit
Watch the two videos of this very interesting tiger exhibit. Get to see some of the behind the scenes things zookeepers do.

Bouncing Baby Rhino Debuts at the Bronx Zoo
Lots of births going on at the Bronx Zoo. Check out this photo of the Rhino baby and read about the others.

Injured Female Manatee Gives Birth at Lowry Park Zoo
Aren’t zoos wonderful? Read this story about how this mom lived to give birth to her calf.

I guess that’s all for my first day back on the job. See you all Tuesday with some interesting information about our up coming Summer Camp at the V Zoo. I just know you’re all going to want to come!

posted by Zebee aka Joy Delgado
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Sunday, January 18, 2009

Zoo News Sunday with Elysabeth Eldering

Good day to you all in Bloggerville. Zebee here with Elysabeth Elering for our weekly trip around the world to visit zoos and bring you news. Hey, that rhymes! Anyway, Elysabeth, are you ready?

E: Hi Zebee and everyone. Yes, I’ve been looking forward to this all week. Where are we going today?

Z: Let’s see, Washington, D.C., The Falklands, Sarajevo, San Diego and a lot more places.

E: Sounds great Zebee. What do I have to do?

Z; Hold onto my left ear. Ouch! Not so tight. Yes, that’s much better. Here we go!

A Rare and Blessed Event
New baby gorilla born at the National Zoo. See the picture!

City zoo teaching Scottish wildlife in Falklands
This is a great idea. I hope more zoos do this sort of thing. Sharing knowledge of where you live with others can help them understand better what it’s like in a different part of the world.

Sarajevo Zoo renovations aim to draw tourists
The zoo was destroyed from the siege in the 1990’s. Today it’s coming back to life.

Rare tree kangaroo species has twins at Neb. Zoo
Tree kangaroos are so cute and cuddly looking. This one’s no exception. Can’t wait to see her babies.

Red panda comes out of hiding
Live near Zoo Boise? Like red pandas? Then you’ve gotta go see this baby.

Fixing a Tiger's Tooth at the National Zoo
Did you know that tigers get toothaches too? See what was done to make life more bearable for Soyono.

San Diego Soo hosts Koalapalooza this weekend
If you’re in the area, go to the zoo and join in the fun.

Attend Lincoln Park Zoo's Mid-Winter Party
A special party to raise funds for the Endowed Fund for Conservation and Science is being held on February 27. Read all about it here.

Kings of the jungle come to FL zoo
Cool video. Watch the lions being brought in and listen to Ron MaGill talk about the process.

MLK holiday offers free day at the zoo
Live in Oregon or Washington? Want a FREE day at the zoo? Read this!

E: Wow! Zebee that was so much fun. I want to come back and do this again sometime.

Z: I’d love to have you along for the ride. I’m kinda getting used to having guests go with me.

E: Well, I guess I’ll be back Tuesday to talk a bit more about my books and my life.

Z: Thanks Elysabeth. See you then.
Bye everyone in Bloggerville, see you Tuesday too.

Sunday, January 11, 2009

Zoo news Sunday: tigers, census taking and cell phones

Good morning! Zebee here with another fun trip around the world to visit zoos. Ready? Here we go!

Toledo Zoo's Frozentoesen sizzles with winter fun
Like ice sculptures? This is the place to be.

Zoo rated No. 1 for phone recycling
This is interesting. Who would have thought. More than 100 zoos participated. Way to go Louisville!

Want to be a Zoo Vet for a day?
Live in North Carolina? Have this dream? Read this and good luck!

Mumbai zoo celebrates new arrivals
More tiger cubs. There sure have been lots of them born in the past few months.

Potter Park Zoo history
This is the oldest accredited zoo in the country. Read it’s fascinating history here.

Let Your Children Go Ape At Twycross Zoo
Fun times at Twycross Zoo. You will want to participate if you live in the area.

Shuttle buses to serve Taipei Zoo route when panda house opens
Now this is a city seriously interested in getting their people to the zoo.

Meet penguins at the Lehigh Valley Zoo, take a hike and see the balloon man
Check it out. The zoo is having a weekend full of fun activities for all ages January 17,18,24 and 25. If you live in the area, go!

pictures: London Zoo headcount
Look at these pictures and then click on the two articles in the side bar to read more.

Abandoned wolf hybrids settle in at Austin Zoo
Now this is the type of story I like to share. Helping out our fellow animals in their time of need.

Check out the happenings at the Nashville Zoo.
Here’s a list of all upcoming events. There are lots, so if you’re in the area this is the place to be.

Well, our journey for today is over. See you Tuesday. My boss Joy got another award for what I do here. Come back and read all about it.

Sunday, November 2, 2008

Zoo News Sunday: Tigers, jaguars, black rhinos and more!

Welcome back everyone, Zebee here. Things at the world zoos have quieted down a bit now that Halloween is past. I did find some great stories for this week, so read and enjoy!

Zoo's tigers enjoy visit from great pumpkin
Now this is a neat enrichment. What a pretty tiger too.

Zoo offers exotic animal ringtones
What a COOL idea!

New jaguar cub at the Palm Beach Zoo
Check out the video and all the news about this new baby jaguar.

Buffalo Zoo plots more expansion
They just opened a cool rainforest exhibit and now are planning. . .

Rare black rhino calf born at zoo
This is the first one born at the Chester Zoo in 10 years. There are only 700 black rhinos in the worlds. Well, now 701.

Zoo gives a hoot for new owl exhibit
Nice new exhibit for these Indiana natives. See what companies are behind the building of this great new exhibit.

That’s all for today. See you Tuesday with more from the ‘V Zoo’.

Sunday, August 10, 2008

Zoo news Sunday Check out all the things going on around the world

Hello Blogerville fans, Zebee here with another week of zoo news from around the world. Boy is there a lot of news this week. I have 10 different picks for you. We’ve got babies, zoo birthdays, new exhibits and much more. So, grab a nice tall glass of cold lemonade, sit back and have fun.

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Getting nose to nose with a grizzly
At the Minnesota Zoo you can be just inches away from a grizzly bear. Look at the picture and see just how close you can really be. Also, read about the security measures the zoo is taking to keep you the visitor safe.

Zoo celebrates new giraffe claves
Look! Two baby giraffes. Did you know that giraffes are around 6 feet tall at birth?

In Central Park, Happy Birthday to Zoo
Wow! This zoo first opened in 1864. Read all about the history of the zoo and what they are up to now.

Fossil Exhibit Opens at the Pocatello Zoo
Cool! Digging for fossils! I always wanted to do that. Do you think I can with my hoofs? I’m going to try digging this afternoon.


Phoenix Zoo Acquires a Low Mileage Jag
Isn’t she pretty?

Made In The Shade: Keeping A Cooler Zoo
I’ve heard of Popsicles, but what’s a bloodsicle? Read this to find out.

Horses More of rare breed born at Wild Animal Park
This is great news because this is an endangered species that once was extinct in the wild.

Fly Me to the Zoo at the Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport
Cool show idea. Anyone live near Bridgeport?

Asian elephant Sabu returns to Cincinnati Zoo
Sabu was gone for 10 years! I bet they are going to have a big welcome home party for him.

US-bred Bengal tigers given to Baghdad zoo
Look at how much fun Riley and Hope are having in their new home.

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Okay, did you read the one about ‘bloodsicles’? I don’t know about you, but I’m glad my keepers don’t give that to me. See you Tuesday, until then have lots of fun!