The Love FM Morning Show, part of Belize’s leading newscast, hosted two special visitors recently. Little Guy and Jolley, young Barn Owls who call The Belize Zoo their home, were guests on this nationwide broadcast. Zoo officials were just a tiny bit nervous about a "reality TV appearance". True, LG and Jolley have done their fair share of travels. Meeting and greeting kids in schools in Placencia and Maya Center in Southern Belize seemed to please both curious birds. But a TV studio? With bright lights and cool temperatures, strange noises and big cameras? How would the two owls react?
A first time proud Dad is Frankie the Jaguar, originally from Frank's Eddy village on the Western Highway , and now a happy resident at The Philadelphia Zoo. Frankie, with his Philadelphia Zoo exotic new name, "Jutai", has an inspiring story. Left as a cub in the forests bordering the community of Frank's Eddy, it was believed that his mother was shot for preying upon cattle in the area. Less than one year old, Frankie was brought to the Zoo in a sack. Immediately after letting the cat out of the bag, TBZ officials begin giving Frankie tender loving care.
It was a great day for a very great animal. April the Tapir's 28th birthday celebration at the Zoo was kicked off with an amazing performance by the Belize Tumbler's Association. Talented young acrobats wowed the crowd with their aerial twists and turns. What a performance!! Then, over 100 children along with teachers and parents, joined together to bring birthday wishes to April. First, the "Mountain Cow Song" was sung by the La Democracia Pre-school Gibnuts.
All of us at The Belize Zoo are so happy about the Belize Telemedia Limited’s (BTL) 2011 Telephone Directory. Why, you ask? Because, the cover is graced by our very own Jaguar Ambassador, Junior Buddy! This eye-catching photo was taken by Telemedia’s senior graphic representative, Mr. Stephen Yarwood. So exciting! With appropriate ceremony and applause, the new Telemedia Telephone Directory was officially unveiled at the Zoo on Friday, the 1st of April.
Such a beautiful and full-of-character bird we will soon display at the Zoo! They are five in our new Blue-crowned Motmot club, and how they came to the Zoo is a must-share story. Recent, harsh fires proved to be devastating to so much of our native plants and animals. People suffered, too, from these, sadly, often human-set infernos. And many animals could not escape the fury of the constant flames, smoke and the lack of food and water resources.
The Love FM Morning Show, part of Belize’s leading newscast, hosted two special visitors recently. Little Guy and Jolley, young Barn Owls who call The Belize Zoo their home, were guests on this nationwide broadcast. Zoo officials were just a tiny bit nervous about a "reality TV appearance". True, LG and Jolley have done their fair share of travels. Meeting and greeting kids in schools in Placencia and Maya Center in Southern Belize seemed to please both curious birds. But a TV studio? With bright lights and cool temperatures, strange noises and big cameras? How would the two owls react?
A first time proud Dad is Frankie the Jaguar, originally from Frank's Eddy village on the Western Highway , and now a happy resident at The Philadelphia Zoo. Frankie, with his Philadelphia Zoo exotic new name, "Jutai", has an inspiring story. Left as a cub in the forests bordering the community of Frank's Eddy, it was believed that his mother was shot for preying upon cattle in the area. Less than one year old, Frankie was brought to the Zoo in a sack. Immediately after letting the cat out of the bag, TBZ officials begin giving Frankie tender loving care.
It was a great day for a very great animal. April the Tapir's 28th birthday celebration at the Zoo was kicked off with an amazing performance by the Belize Tumbler's Association. Talented young acrobats wowed the crowd with their aerial twists and turns. What a performance!! Then, over 100 children along with teachers and parents, joined together to bring birthday wishes to April. First, the "Mountain Cow Song" was sung by the La Democracia Pre-school Gibnuts.
All of us at The Belize Zoo are so happy about the Belize Telemedia Limited’s (BTL) 2011 Telephone Directory. Why, you ask? Because, the cover is graced by our very own Jaguar Ambassador, Junior Buddy! This eye-catching photo was taken by Telemedia’s senior graphic representative, Mr. Stephen Yarwood. So exciting! With appropriate ceremony and applause, the new Telemedia Telephone Directory was officially unveiled at the Zoo on Friday, the 1st of April.