Throwing Shade September 20, 2020
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: Audrey and Roberta, big cats, James Madison HS, photography, RBG, Sea Ducks, Snow Leopard cubs, wildlife, Zoos
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It is day 191 for me being home during COVID19. Today I address the changing upcoming season. Our shadows get longer as we head towards fall and winter. I thought you might enjoy seeing some shade being thrown by some of our zoo friends. I know it is not the contemporary meaning of ‘throwing shade’ but it did make me laugh. Stay safe, avoid crowds and wear a mask please. This Sunday’s photo montage is dedicated to the one and only RBG. At the bottom of today’s photos please note the dedicated chair in RBG’s name at our mutual 
high school auditorium. Brooklyn’s best – James Madison High School.
Lions and Tigers & Bear Cubs, Oh my! September 13, 2020
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: animals, baby animals, bear cubs, lion cubs, photography, tiger cubs, wildlife, zoo babies, zoocation, Zoos
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This is day 184 for me being home during the COVID19 pandemic. I needed some extra smiles this week so I decided to salute all of the adorable lion, tiger and bears cubs we have seen on our many zoo visits over the years. Hope they bring some smiles to your faces too. Stay safe, wear a mask and social distance please.
Monkey in the Middle September 6, 2020
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: baby animals, Bronx Zoo, Central Park Zoo, monkeys, nature, photography, Snow Monkey, wildlife, zoo babies, Zoos
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It is day 177 for me being home during the COVID19 pandemic. I continue my theme of cbhildren’s games with one that we used to play on the streets of old Brooklyn when we were kids. My sister and I could not remember our rules but we know for sure – that we played it. Monkey in the Middle, Piggy in the Middle, Pickle in a Dish, Keep Away or Pickle in the Middle, is a children’s game in which two or more players must pass a ball to one another, while a player in the middle attempts to intercept it. Yes, I have stretched the ‘monkey’ theme to include prosimians because – well, I liked the photos. Stay safe, avoid crowds and wear a mask this holiday weekend.
Happy Seven Years with Audrey and Roberta August 30, 2020
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: animals, Audrey and Roberta, baby animals, Jack the dog, Madison the cat, Mr. Pepe, NYC, photography
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Even though this is day 170 for me being home during COVID19 birthday celebrations must and should go on. Today is seven years since Audrey and Roberta came to live at Casa Lobo. They experienced different house mates over the years starting with Madison the Grumpy Cat and Benny the dog. Then came Jack the one-eyed dog, then Pete the cat and now of course, Mr Pepe the dog. They have gotten along with all and have brought great joy into my house. Here’s to many more years of fun with these two cats. They have their own facebook page with over 900 fans. Want to see daily photos of the gang? Click here and sign up. 
Go Fish! August 23, 2020
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: Fish, photography, travel
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This is day 163 for me staying home during the COVID19 pandemic. Today I continue with my salute to children’s games with Go Fish! It’s a card game that even I played as a kid. Today’s compilation of photos come from aquariums we have visited all over this country. I know that jellyfish aren’t really fish – but they are pretty – so I included them. Stay safe, stay healthy and wear your mask please.
Like Sitting Ducks August 16, 2020
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: animals, Central Park Zoo, photography, Sea Ducks, wildlife, zoo babies
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This is day 156 of staying home and waiting for the COVID19 pandemic to end. Like sitting ducks…we wait. Stay safe, wear your mask.
Pop Goes the Weasel August 9, 2020
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: nature, otters, photography, weasel, wildlife, Zoos
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This is day 149 for me being home during COVID19. Happy to continue with the theme of childrens’ games and songs. Today we salute the Mustelidae, a large family of carnivorous mammals including the weasel, badger, otter, ferret, marten, tayra, sable and wolverines. “Pop! Goes the Weasel” is an English nursery rhyme and singing game. It is often used in Jack in the box toys. For those that like to sing along…https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sazc2J5MO7M 
Hungry, Hungry Hippo! August 2, 2020
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: animals, Dickerosn Park Zoo, Hungry Hungry Hippo, nature, photography, sedgwick county zoo, Toledo Zoo, travel, wildlife, zoocation, Zoos
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This is day 142 for me being home during COVID19. At my good pal Mary Schwalm’s request I am continuing with my theme of children’s games. Since Mary’s favorite zoo animal is the hippo – here we go. Hungry Hungry Hippos is a table top game for 2–4 players. The idea for the game was published in 1967 by toy inventor Fred Kroll and it was introduced in 1978. The objective of the game is for each player to collect as many marbles as possible with their ‘hippo.’ These fun photos were taken at the Toledo Zoo (thanks Jeff), Sedgwick County Zoo and the Dickerson Park Zoo (thanks Katniss)). The two photos where both Mary and I are feeding the hippo is actually Henry, little Fiona’s father, before he moved to Cincinnati. RIP Henry. You were an amazing hippo. Stay safe please and wear a mask.
National Zookeeper Week 2020 July 26, 2020
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: animals, Central Park Zoo, National Zook, photography, wildlife, Zoos
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It is day 135 for me staying home during COVID19. I had a knee replacement on June 30. It seemed like a good time to do it since I needed it and was staying home anyway. I salute our dedicated zookeepers as we just celebrated National Zookeeper’s week. Zookeeper’s faces may change from year to year but the hard work, resourcefulness and commitment remain the same. I salute you all and especially the staff at my home base, the Central Park Zoo. You allow me to take your photos while you perform your tasks with good humor and I appreciate that. Hope to see you all soon. Stay Safe please and wear a mask.
Red, White and Zoo – 2020 July 5, 2020
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: Central Park Zoo, July Fourth, nature, photography, travel, zoo babies, zoocation, Zoos
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It is day 116 for staying home during the COVID19 pandemic for us. This was a fun montage to create. I didn’t realize how many animals could be included in this red, white and blue themed photo montage. Most of the animals depicted were taken at my home base, the Central Park Zoo. Obvious exclusions are the giant panda, cassowary (above) and the arctic fox (although we used to house that species) and the red-eyed tree frog (taken at the Prospect Park Zoo). Hope you all had a very safe and happy Fourth of July. Wear those masks please. 
