Winterfest at the Central Park Zoo November 30, 2010
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Tis the season at the Central Park Zoo’s Winterfest! During the first three Fridays and Saturdays in December, the Zoo will be open until 6:30 p.m. so visitors can celebrate the season and stroll paths decked with thousands of sparking lights and festive greenery.
Guests will delight in the polar-themed performances by the WCS’ Wildlife Theater and enjoy live animal encounters in the Zoo Gallery. Don’t miss the snow leopards, polar bears and penguins receiving presents filled with their favorite treats, including fishsicles and festive fruits. All activities are included with Zoo admission ($12 for adults, $9 for senior citizens, $7 for children 3 to 12, and free for children under 3)* so don’t miss this “cool” experience for the whole family!
Winterfest Schedule: December 3-4, 10-11, 17-18.
2-6 p.m.-Wildlife Theater performances on the hour in the Zoo Gallery
2:30-5:30-Live Animal Encounters on the half hour in the Zoo Gallery
2-6 p.m. – Crafts in the Zoo Gallery
3:30 p.m.-Penguin Presents
4:30- Snow Leopard Presents
5:30- Polar Bear Presents
*Please note the Children’s Zoo will be closed after 4:30 p.m.
Philadelphia Zoo November 28, 2010
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We made a special trip to the Philadelphia Zoo to visit thirteen month old Baby Batu, the sweetest orangutan. We had seen this adorable baby when she was one month old and could not resist revisiting her as she begins to grow up. If you want to see these photos larger click here. Check out my photos from one year ago if you would like to see Baby Batu as an infant here.
Don’t forget to watch the 44 second video of Baby Batu that I took last week directly below this week’s photo montage.
Happy Thanksgiving – 2010 November 25, 2010
Posted by judylobo in Amphibians, Birds, Fish, Mammals, Nature, photography, Red Pandas, Reptiles, Sea LIons, Snow Monkeys, Wildlife, Zoo.1 comment so far
This very special holiday is all about giving thanks and lots and lots and food. Here are some photos of some of my favorite animals eating some of their preferred foods. Thank you all for your comments and support as I share my love of these remarkable animals with you each week. If you want to see these photos larger go here.
Don’t forget to watch the short video below of some of these beautiful creatures eating.
The Raptor Trust November 21, 2010
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The Raptor Trust in Millington, NJ is a fabulous place to visit and support. We went out for a special visit this week and had an up- close and personal tour by owner and operator Len Soucy. Along with his wonderful stories we got to meet many of his education birds including the barn owl, barred owl, screech owl, snowy owl, broad-winged hawk, red-tailed hawk, American kestrel, and peregrine falcon. The Raptor Trust has been in existence since 1968. The Trust has taken in over 80,000 birds and managed to rehabilitate and release almost half that number. Check out their website for more information. To see these photos larger go here.
Central Park Zoo: Mid-November November 14, 2010
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While at the Central Park Zoo this week I saw five adorable new goats at the Tisch Children’s Zoo. Also look for the new muntjac and the fat growing baby mongooses and mountain coatis. To see these photos larger go here. Don’t forget to view the short video of Central Park Zoo’s penguins below.
Central Park Zoo – 11.7.10 November 7, 2010
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Fall is a great time to visit the Central Park Zoo. The leaves are beautiful and the temperate animals are more active than ever. Check out Ida the polar bear as she plays with one of her toys. You can also ooh and ah at our four adorable Banded Mongoose babies and four Dwarf Mongoose babies. Don’t forget to walk up the hill to see our gorgeous Snow Leopards, Red Panda and Snow Monkeys. To see these photos larger go here.
While at the Zoo 