My Sister Jennie Turns 50 This Summer-Many Similarities

A gorilla recognized as the world's oldest in captivity celebrated her 55th birthday by munching down a four-layer frozen fruit cake and banana leaf wrapped treats.

Jenny's caretakers at the Dallas Zoo say she's having a few joint issues and her eyesight isn't what it used to be but she still looks good for an old ape.

"It's a special milestone for us," said Todd Bowsher, curator of the zoo's Wilds of Africa exhibit. "It signifies that we've made great strides in veterinary care, nutrition and animal husbandry."
 

Neil and Buzz Land Again! 

The Detroit Zoo today introduced 12-year-old twin polar bears Neil and Buzz, namesakes of Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin. The bears have touched down at the Arctic Ring of Life for a two-year stay while their habitat at Como Zoo in St. Paul, Minn., is being renovated.

 “We have a great environment for polar bears and we’re pleased to share it with Neil and Buzz,” said Director of Conservation and Animal Welfare Scott Carter. “There’s plenty of room for the bears to roam and swim.”
 

He Was Killed and His Mate Kidnapped

A male spider monkey killed early Wednesday at the Greater Vancouver Zoo likely died a hero's death trying to protect his mate from being kidnapped, according to B.C. RCMP.

 Jocko, a 17-year-old male monkey, most likely attacked the culprit or culprits after they broke into his cage where he lived with a female spider monkey named Mia.
 

Now You Can Obtain A Personally Guided Tour At The Oklahoma Zoo

Visitors to the Oklahoma City Zoo have a new way to see the exhibits, have fun and learn more about the animals while exploring the 110 acre park. BarZ Adventures Inc and the Oklahoma City Zoo collaborated to introduce Zoo Ranger™, a self-guided video tour system that gives visitors a behind-the-scenes tour of the zoo that’s the closest thing to a personal tour with a zookeeper.

 Zoo Ranger is a patented handheld video tour guide system that delivers informative and entertaining full-color videos, audio, photography and animation based on location using the power of GPS (Global Positioning System) technology. The tour includes about 30 tour stops throughout the zoo and is hosted by Tara Henson, the zoo’s Director of Marketing and Public Relations.
 

Zoo and Aquarium Visitor Magazine
premieres October, 2008

Every year over half the residents of the United States visit a zoo, an aquarium or an animal attraction. These visits come in many forms; field trips for children, a day's visit during vacation, or a one day local trip.

Zoo and Aquarium Visitor Magazine will maintain a position as the leading authority for consumer information regarding the zoo, aquarium and wildlife attraction marketplace. Each month we will take our readers on tours of at least 3 facilities in the United States and one internationally. Our readers will learn what makes each place unique, and what to expect when they arrive for their own visit. For the readers who will never visit the facilities profiled, we will provide them with a sense of familiarity and a taste of what the attraction is really like.

Christina's Wildlife Photography Blog
by Christina Bush, V.P., Sr. Financial Consultant, Wells Fargo Investments PR Director, Forever Wild Exotic Animal Sanctuary

Eco-Touring in Australian Rainforest
by Prue Hewett, Owner, Co-Director, Cooper Creek Wilderness

Eco-Touring in Ecuador
by Renato Gregorini, Co-owner, Reserva Ecologica Pachijal

Eco-Touring in Mexico
by Kenneth Johnson, General Director, EcoColors

Eco-Traveler - Carol's Journeys and Observations
by Carol Patterson, Principal, Kalahari Managment, Eco-Tourism/Communication Consulting

GPS - Video Zoo Tours
by Lee Little, Founder and CEO, BarZ Adventures

Life as a Wildlife Educator
by Allison Blankenship, Owner and Head Wildlife Educator, Zooniversity, LLC

Launching Zoo and Aquarium Visitor
by Rudy Socha, CEO, Zoo and Aquarium Visitor

Responsible Travel - EcoTraveling
by Brian T. Mullis. President, Sustainable Travel International
 
Wildlife Rehabilitation in the Midwest
by Jane Schnelker, Founder, Wildlife Haven
 
Wildlife Rehabilitation Through the Eyes of Two Young Rehabbers
by Brittany Davis, Clinic Supervisor and Alicia Eastham, Clinic Supervisor, Second Chance Wildlife Center

Zoos, Aquariums and Wildlife
by Alice L. Lockhardt, Freelance Zoo & Aquarium Writer

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Zoo and Aquarium Visitor's goal is to help zoos and aquariums build positive relationships with the public, and increase the number and frequency of people's visits. Once there, the zoos and aquariums teach visitors about the species in their exhibits, and why the species are important to us as humans.

Become a Featured Zoo and Aquarium Visitor Blogger

Everyone who registers for a user name and password can set up their own blog on our site. On our home page we want to feature bloggers who will provide our visitors with informative and entertaining reading.