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Simple Summary: Ovarian translocation and intravital window implantation surgery contribute to high-resolution imaging of the ovarian structure of female rabbits in vivo using UBM. High-resolution UBM could effectively detect the ovarian structure and measure the size of follicles. The combination of UBM and intravital window implantation provides a chance to achieve real-time dynamic and continuous imaging of the ovary. This study offers a relatively novel method to visualize ovarian dynamics, ovulation induction, and the cumulus–oocyte complex in vivo instead of conventional histological examination. Continuous ovarian imaging has been proven to be a method for monitoring the development of follicles in vivo. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of combining ultrasound bio-microscopy (UBM) with an intravital window for follicle imaging in rabbits and to monitor the ovarian dynamic processes. New Zealand White female rabbits (n = 10) received ovarian translocation to a subcutaneous position. The ovarian tissue was sutured onto the abdominal muscles and covered with an intravital window for the continuous monitoring of the follicles using UBM. Results show that physiological changes (red blood cell and white blood cell counts, feed intake, and body weight change) in rabbits induced by surgery returned to normal physiological levels in one week. Furthermore, UBM could provide high-resolution imaging of follicles through the intravital window. Daily monitoring of ovarian dynamic processes for 6 days displayed variabilities in follicle counts and size. Collectively, these results provide a relatively new method to monitor ovarian dynamic processes and to understand the reproductive physiology of female rabbits. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]