A morning zoo is a morning radio show format common to American radio broadcasting. The name is derived from the "wackiness and zaniness" of the activities, bits, and overall personality of the show and its hosts. The "Morning Zoo" concept and name is most often deployed on Contemporary Hit Radio (CHR-Top 40) radio stations. This article or section is missing references or citation of sources. ... CHR is a Habbo Hotel AU fansite with a online streaming radio station. ... Top 40 is a radio format based on frequent repetition of songs from a constantly-updated list of the forty best-selling singles. ...

The term Morning Zoo was first conceptualized by radio personalities Cleveland Wheeler and Scott Shannon. The "Zoo" concept developed and matured during the 1980s, beginning on the former Q105 (Tampa) with many elements of the "Zoo" philosophy continuing as benchmarks of morning radio today. Currently, few of the original radio stations promoting Morning Zoo morning shows continue to do so, with many abandoning live morning shows in favor of satellite/syndicated offerings; others simply have retired the concept. Scott Shannon is a legendary radio disk jockey and the official voice of the Sean Hannity Show. ... Nickname: Cigar City, The Big Guava, T-Town Official website: http://www. ...

The morning zoo typically consisted of two or three personalities, usually capable of comedic discourse as well as competent delivery of news and service elements. Most "Zoo" programs involved stunt personalities, on-air games and regular contesting.

Perhaps the industry's leading example of consistent, long-term morning zoo programming can be found by studying the history of WHTZ Newark/New York's Z100. WHTZ, also known as Z-100, is a radio station that serves the New York City area. ... WHTZ, also known as Z-100, is one of the most successful (and copied) radio stations in America today. ...