columbus zoo: Exotic animals leaving Columbus Zoo today - 05/04/12 05:10 AM
The surviving exotic animals housed at the Columbus Zoo since last fall are leaving Columbus today. Today?
Where were you last October when the lions, tigers and bears were let loose in Ohio? I was two counties west of Muskingum County, Ohio watching it on TV.
The next day the surviving animals moved to Columbus, to the Columbus Zoo. Columbus Zoo rescuse animals from Zanesville
The animals have been living in southern Delaware County at the Columbus Zoo. The Columbus Zoo has a Powell, Ohio address.
Mrs. Thompson, the owner of the surviving animals is taking them home to the … (4 comments)
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columbus zoo: Columbus Zoo Rescues Animals from Zanesville - 10/20/11 03:16 PM
The Columbus Zoo (the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium) rescued animals from the Zanesville, Ohio exotic animal farm tragedy.
According to an NBCi4 article:
"Six animals were caught and transported to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium: one grizzly bear, three leopards and two macaques (a breed of monkey)."
*"Sheriff Says He's Convinced There Are No Animals At Large" written by Denise Yost yesterday, says:
The rescued exotic animals are owned by Terry Thompson's widow The rescued animals will be quarantined at the Columbus Zoo The Wilds in Muskingum County a conservation center helped with the rescue The local zoo reached out … (4 comments)
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columbus zoo: Columbus - What are you doing today? - 09/19/09 07:58 AM
Columbus - What are you doing today? It's too early to rake leaves...Washing the car? Cleaning out the garage?
A poll brought to you by the pirate formerly known as Maureen McCabe It is supposed to be a beautiful day and Central Ohio has plenty to do today.
Central Ohio Event Calendar
In Cleveland for the OSU Buckeye game?
Worthington for Market Days?
On the Scioto River at the Santa Maria for Talk like a Pirate Day?
Columbus Zoo for Jack Hanna's Fall Fest?
Here's a poll:
Columbus - What are you doing today?
Me? … (2 comments)
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columbus zoo: Columbus Calendar of Events - August 2009 - 07/30/09 08:48 PM
Dublin Irish Festival - Dublin Ohio - July 31 to August 2
The Ohio State Fair - July 29 to August 9
Gallery Hop - Short North - August1
OSU Day at the Zoo - August 9
Festival Latino - August 15 to 16
Sabor de Columbus August 20 Columbus Zoo
Pelontonia Tour - August 28 to 30 (starts at OSU round trip to Athens and back, bike Tour)
Via Colori Ohio Histortical Center - August 29 to 30
Grange Insurance Audubon Center Grand Opening Weekend - August 28 to 30
Grange Insurance Audobon Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 10 … (7 comments)
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columbus zoo: Columbus Zoo Contest - 04/30/09 06:38 AM
The Name the Baby Elephant Contest ends May 6, 2009 at midnight... there are four names to choose from and you are not limited to voting once if you feel real strongly the baby pachyderm should have a particular name. The Columbus Zoo Name the Baby Elephant Contest says:
"Get your vote in early and often."
More about the Columbus Zoo:
It's a Boy!
Columbus Zoo is Top Zoo in the US
Some of the Columbus Zoo May 2009 Events are on the Central Ohio Event Calendar
It is a great time of year to visit the Columbus Zoo … (2 comments)
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columbus zoo: Central Ohio May 2009 Calendar of Events - 04/29/09 01:01 PM
Visit Experience Columbus for much, much more... music, theater, culinary, history, gardening, farmers markets, sports, and more... that is going on in May in Central Ohio
Some Central Ohio events in May:
May 2, 2009
Humane Society Delaware County Pet Adopt-A-Thon Cinco De Ohio Festival - The North Market May Gallery Hop in the Short North Arts District Saturday Evening Concerts on the Creek at Creekside Park & Plaza in Gahanna May 2-3, 2009
13th Annual Central Ohio Folk Festival at Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park Inniswood's Annual Spring Plant Sale at Inniswood Gardens in Westerville May 3, 2009- Walking … (2 comments)
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columbus zoo: Central Ohio Calendar April 2009 - 03/31/09 12:51 PM
A few Central Ohio events in April:
The April Gallery Hop in the Short North Arts District - Saturday April 4, 2009
Easter Sunday is April 12, 2009
Columbus Earth Day events are April 18 and 19 including Green Columbus's Picture This
April Columbus Zoo events include Party for the Planet Events
Columbus Metro Park Events FREE spring events ... it's always been free
Columbus Clippers Schedule Opening game is April 9, 2009 in Lousiville
Columbus Clippers Home Opener at the NEW Huntington Park - April 18, 2009
Visit Experience Columbus for much, much more... music, … (5 comments)
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columbus zoo: It's a Boy! - 03/27/09 06:35 PM
The Columbus Zoo announced the birth of a bouncing bundle of joy today, a baby elephant.
Born at about 2:35 PM today after a 655 day gestation period to Phoebe, a 21 year old Asian elephant. The daddy elephant (sire ) is Coco. Phoebe and Coco are the parents of Bodhi, the 4 year old elephant which was the first successful elephant birth at the Columbus Zoo... Phoebe has a third child from a previous relationship.
Columbus Zoo The news of the babies birth is for now right on the front page.
You can follow the Zoo on Twitter and Facebook … (2 comments)
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columbus zoo: Columbus location, location, location - 03/14/09 07:27 AM
The music video set in Columbus is called "Green in the Morning."
I spotted....
The statehouse reflected in a glass building across the street.
The carousel at the Columbus Zoo.
The Wonder Bread sign in Victorian Village (sadly in the news this week.)
A view of downtown from the north showing the train trestle. Does that train trestle have a name?
All locations and more are shown in this music video done for a competition.
What other Columbus locations can you pick out in this music video?
I had to go check if the carousel in the music … (6 comments)
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columbus zoo: Columbus Zoo is Top Zoo in the US - 02/11/09 07:23 AM
The Columbus Zoo tops the Top Ten Zoos in the USA according to USA Travel Guide.
Hooray!
Here's some photos from a visit to the Zoo a year or so ago.
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium website says
"Treat your cabin fever with a trip the Zoo. Now through March 1, 2009, Zoo ADMISSION IS HALF PRICE, so there's no excuse for staying home."
First Name Basis
In my slideshow I know the baby elephants name, Bodi yet I can't say for sure what the horned animal is or whether the spotted cat is a cheetah or … (0 comments)
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columbus zoo: Happy Birthday Colo - 12/22/08 08:21 AM
Happy Birthday 52nd birthday to Colo at the Columbus Zoo. Colo, named for Columbus Ohio was the first western lowland gorilla born in captivity. Colo was born on December 22, 1956. I think Colo is the oldest western lowland gorilla in captivity now too.
This Day in History Link for December 22 has Colo as a babe, wearing baby clothes!
There is a big birthday party at the Columbus Zoo today to celebrate, sponsored by Dunkin Donuts. It starts promptly at 11 AM. Don't you wish it was a warmer day. If you are a "December baby" like … (0 comments)
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columbus zoo: Come Play in our Backyard - Columbus Ohio - 09/22/08 06:34 AM
Columbus Day is celebrated on October 13, 2008
Columbus Ohio celebrates Columbus Day with a full weekend.
This year Experience Columbus Days in Columbus Ohio is October 10 to the 13th.
Special admissions (50% off for many, or buy one get one free) should be a reason for locals to experience something they never have before... or can't get enough of... and for others to visit and play in our backyard at venues and events like:
COSI
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Franklin Park Conservatory
BalletMet Columbus
Beulah Park Horse Races
Magic Mountain Fun Centers
Museums - The State … (2 comments)
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columbus zoo: Columbus Days 2007 “Come Play in our Backyard “ - 09/26/07 12:59 PM
"Come Play in our Backyard " for Columbus Days 2007. Columbus Day (not a national holiday) is celebrated on Monday October 8, 2007 this year, but Columbus Ohio celebrates Experience Columbus Days all weekend.
"Columbus Ohio" is just one of many cities in the United States named after Christopher Columbus. Columbus Ohio is the biggest and best Columbus in the United States. It says so in Wikipedia!
Experience Columbus Days is the Columbus Day Weekend Celebration in the biggest and best city named after Christopher Columbus. There are special events and discounts at local entertainment venues including the Columbus Zoo and … (8 comments)
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columbus zoo: Columbus "is cool" for kids - 09/22/07 05:05 AM
Columbus Ohio made a list of top cities for single adults, "How does your city rank for singles?"
Forbes.com says of the methodology and rankings of the US cities:
"We looked at 40 of the largest urbanized areas in the country and judged them on culture, nightlife, job growth, the cost of living alone, online dating, the number of other singles and that ever-elusive quality, cool."
Columbus ranked 19 out of 40 cities for singles but Columbus was the 40th of those cities in "coolness"
I wrote "Maybe we need to work on our "coolness." but I believe if Forbes.com ever did a feature on how … (0 comments)
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