Archive for September, 2006

90th Birthday: First Gorillas

Posted at 7:44 am September 28, 2006 by Dennis Corbran

Celebrating 90 years: San Diego ZooLouis with gorilla sculptureWindows Media version | Quicktime version

A guest services representative, relates the story of how Belle Benchley got the Zoo’s first gorillas, M’Bongo and N’Gagi.

“First Gorillas” is the seventh selection of our 90th Birthday Podcasts series. Download all the 90th Birthday videos here.

90th Birthday: Mother Meerkat

Posted at 7:42 am September 18, 2006 by Dennis Corbran

Celebrating 90 years: San Diego ZooMother Meerkat with BahatiWindows Media version | Quicktime version

Mother Meerkat, also known as Vik Cowan, San Diego Zoo educator, shows us her favorite Zoo ambassador, Bahati.

“Mother Meerkat” is the sixth selection of our 90th Birthday Podcasts series. Download all the 90th Birthday videos here.

90th Birthday: Joyce’s Memories

Posted at 10:34 am September 11, 2006 by Dennis Corbran

Celebrating 90 years: San Diego ZooJoyce RomeroWindows Media version | Quicktime version

Long-time Wild Animal Park employee Joyce Romero recalls her lifelong love for the Zoo and Park.

“Joyce’s Memories” is the fifth selection of our 90th Birthday Podcasts series. Download all the 90th Birthday videos here.

90th Birthday: Belle Benchley

Posted at 9:59 am September 6, 2006 by Dennis Corbran

Celebrating 90 years: San Diego ZooBelle BenchleyWindows Media version | Quicktime version

Web site editor Debbie Andreen tells the story of the woman who ran the Zoo for over 25 years!

“Belle Benchley” is the fourth selection of our 90th Birthday Podcasts series. Download all the 90th Birthday videos here.

90th Birthday: White Elephants

Posted at 9:58 am September 6, 2006 by Dennis Corbran

Celebrating 90 years: San Diego ZooelephantWindows Media version | Quicktime version

Wild Animal Park education specialist Pam Meisner tells how Dr. Harry Wegeforth financed the Zoo’s first elephants in 1923.

“White Elephants” is the third selection of our 90th Birthday Podcasts series. Download all the 90th Birthday videos here.

90th Birthday: Dr. Harry Wegeforth, Founder of the Zoo

Posted at 9:58 am September 6, 2006 by Dennis Corbran

Celebrating 90 years: San Diego ZooDr. Harry WegeforthWindows Media version | Quicktime version

Former San Diego Zoo Director Art Risser talks about the Zoo’s founder, Dr. Harry Wegeforth.

“Dr. Harry Wegeforth” is the second selection of our 90th Birthday Podcasts series. Download all the 90th Birthday videos here.