Welcome to the wild world of ZOONOOZ
What is ZOONOOZ? Well, for one thing the title is a palindrome: the same forward, backwards, and upside down! Beyond that, it is the San Diego Zoo's member magazine, 32 pages of colorful animal and event information published every month.
First published in 1926, it is one of the benefits included in becoming a member of the San Diego Zoo, and most of the 250,000 plus circulation is mailed to our members.
What will you find in ZOONOOZ?
- Feature-length articles about the animals that live at the San Diego Zoo and the Wild Animal Park.
- Articles about Zoo and Wild Animal Park exhibits and what animals you’ll see there.
- The regular feature CRES Conservation Corner, with stories about research and conservation projects from Conservation and Research for Endangered Species (CRES).
- The regular feature On the Botanical Side, with stories about the huge variety of plants found on the grounds of the Zoo and the Wild Animal Park.
- The special ZOONOOZ calendar issue every November.
- News about events, education programs, giving opportunities, and conservation efforts.
If you want to be in the know, ZOONOOZ is for you!
ZOONOOZ® Magazine: October 2008
The Meerkat Chronicles
When it comes to cute, the decks appears to be stacked in favor of the southwest African meerkat Suricata suricatta hahni—like the trio pictured on the cover. Is it their mesmerizing gaze? Their nonstop activity? Their superior posture? Whatever the draw, the colonies are visitor—and staff—favorites. Occasional squabbles and drama aside, when the chips are down, the mob sticks together. Read about the ongoing saga of the meerkats on Elephant Mesa in this month's issue of ZOONOOZ®
In this issue:
- As the Burrow Turns: Meerkat Life, Love, and Drama
Peggy Scott - What's So Great about Great Apes?
Karyl Carmignani - A San Diego Hotspot: The San Dieguito River
Wendyu Perkins - WorldWild Tours: Experience Animal Adventures with the San Diego Zoo in 2009
- Gorilla Genetics: Tiny Things Make a Big difference in Conservation
Anthony M. Nsubuga, Ph.D., and Oliver A. Ryder, Ph.D.
- A Masquerade of Orchids
Janette Gerrity
Recent issues
September 2008: Tall, Spotted, and Handsome
August 2008: Lovely Doves
July 2008: All Eyes on Lorises
June 2008: Our International Koalas
May 2008: Taking Steps for Polar Bears
April 2008: Birds of a Feather Walk Together
March 2008: Hey Baby!
February 2008: Spineless Wonders
January 2008: Leaping to the Aid of Amphibians
December 2007: Jumbo Size Fun at the Park
November 2007: The Many Faces of Conservation: Calendar Issue
October 2007: Make Way for Rhinos!
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