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Tuesday, February 26, 2008 3:36:52 PM
Nichta Hopps wrote a blog post titled Sunrise Surprise 12/15:
Nichta said, "This morning we took a new group of guests up to the Zoo's fascinating hospital. This time we were treated to a blue crowned imperial pigeon, also known as the Victoria crowned pigeon. It's an incredible bird, classified vulnerable, that is found in..." more
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 3:36:52 PM
Nichta Hopps wrote a blog post titled Special Speaker 12/05:
Nichta said, "Tonight's special speaker was a woman from CRES, Conservation and Research for Endangered Species, at the Wild Animal Park in Escondido. She began her talk with science literacy in America and comical examples by college graduates of some common..." more
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 3:36:51 PM
Nichta Hopps wrote a blog post titled Sunrise Surprise 12/01:
Nichta said, "The morning started off too chilly for Zoo bunnies to be out feeding, but there were plenty of squirrels on my way in. Before we began, I found out that the grizzly cub brothers, now out of quarantine, finally had names: Scout and Montana! The..." more
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 3:36:50 PM
Nichta Hopps wrote a blog post titled Panda Naming Ceremony 11/26:
Nichta said, "Today marked the 100th day since the new baby panda was born at the San Diego Zoo. As such, it was the traditional time for her to receive a name. Over 2,400 names were submitted for consideration, and the final four were voted upon online by people..." more
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 3:36:50 PM
Nichta Hopps wrote a blog post titled Sunrise Surprise 11/18:
Nichta said, "On the way to the Sunrise Surprise Stroll, I begin my mornings by seeing how many Zoo bunnies I pass going in. "Zoo bunnies" are wild California brush rabbits that live around, and even in, the Zoo. As I arrive in the very early dawn, I always see..." more
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 3:36:49 PM
Nichta Hopps wrote a blog post titled Special Speaker 11/08:
Nichta said, "The topic for the evening was “Training Animal Stars”, presented by a long-time Zoo animal trainer who “lives” at Hunte Amphitheater. She and the keepers brought several animals up to the Otto Center, which is a rare treat for the Special..." more
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 3:36:49 PM
Nichta Hopps wrote a blog post titled Educator Event 11/07:
Nichta said, "The Zoo holds an annual event for teachers and educators to promote conservation in the classroom and provide educational resources. The night also gives teachers a much deserved evening of fun and appreciation. It includes a bus tour, education..." more
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 3:36:48 PM
Nichta Hopps wrote a blog post titled Horticulture Visit 11/06:
Nichta said, "I was lucky enough to be able to spend part of the morning with a new friend, a horticulturist at the Zoo. I followed him as he worked, and he taught me about several of the plants we passed and some of the challenges they faced “keeping green”..." more
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 3:36:47 PM
Nichta Hopps wrote a blog post titled CRES and Wild Animal Park 11/02:
Nichta said, "Lilly and I went to CRES for a seminar on the endangered Tonkin snub-nosed monkies of northern Vietnam, presented by Burt Covert. It was our first time in the CRES building in Escondido, and we were both impressed! The talk was interesting, and..." more
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 3:36:46 PM
Nichta Hopps wrote a blog post titled Short Visit 11/01:
Nichta said, "I went to the Zoo this morning and sat in Cat Canyon for awhile. It was overcast and cool, and most everyone was pretty active. Tayma, the Persian leopard, was giving her morning "I'm awake and this is my spot" call, which kind of sounds like a loud..." more
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 3:36:46 PM
Nichta Hopps wrote a blog post titled Sunrise Surprise 10/27:
Nichta said, "The "Sunrise Surprise Stroll" is a behind-the-scenes tour at the Zoo. Each month is a new surprise, but we actually have the same tour three times per month. However, guests may only come once a month. We took care of a few little things before the..." more
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 3:33:24 PM
Nichta Hopps wrote a blog post titled Sunrise Surprise 12/16:
Nichta said, "Our final tour to the Zoo's hospital brought a new group of guests and a bright, chilly, Zoo bunny-less morning. (The Zoo bunnies have been sleeping in while the mornings are cold.) The vet arrived and led the group the long pretty route to our..." more
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 3:33:23 PM
Nichta Hopps wrote a blog post titled After the Stroll 12/16:
Nichta said, "My Zoo morning continued after the Sunrise Stroll was over. After each Stroll, the day's educator and I deliver muffins to the keepers that helped us out that day. Muffins are great schmooze! We're very appreciative of all that everyone does to help..." more
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 3:33:23 PM
Nichta Hopps wrote a blog post titled Animal Walk 12/19:
Nichta said, "Bandar, the binturong, is a long-time Children's Zoo resident and very popular. Every morning, Bandar accompanies a keeper or educator on a walk through his favorite spot- the Otto Center! Today I was able to accompany Bandar and his Educator on a..." more
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 3:33:22 PM
Nichta Hopps wrote a blog post titled Botanical Bus Tour 12/21:
Nichta said, "On the third Friday of the month, the Zoo hosts a free botanical bus tour accompanied and narrated by some of their very knowledgeable horticulturalists and gardeners. The Zoo is an accredited living museum and botanical garden, with over 6,000..." more
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 3:33:21 PM
Nichta Hopps wrote a blog post titled Sunrise Surprise 1/6:
Nichta said, "The morning began with a slight drizzle, and I saw the first Zoo bunny I'd seen in over a month. The early mornings in December had been pretty chilly, and I imagine those bunnies had been sleeping in, all snuggled up. The drizzle was kind enough to..." more
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 3:33:20 PM
Nichta Hopps wrote a blog post titled Special Speaker 1/16:
Nichta said, "Tonight's topic was "Solving Disease Mysteries- Cases from the files of the Wildlife Disease Labs". There are four separate labs: pathology, Zoo clinical, Animal Park clinical, and molecular diagnostic. A spectacular and interesting doctor paid a..." more
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 3:33:19 PM
Nichta Hopps wrote a blog post titled Sunrise Surprise 1/19:
Nichta said, "The morning was very chilly, and the Zoo bunnies were once again snuggled in their burrows. The red Zoo squirrels are always out, though, and each morning that I pass them, they seem to be questioning my audacity at doing so. :)Once again, we headed..." more
Friday, January 21, 2011 4:41:16 AM
Nichta Hopps made friends with Daniel Errico