‘Tis the Season (for Pumpkins) October 26, 2025
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: animals, banded mongoose, Central Park Zoo, kookaburra, nature, NYC, photography, Pumpkin enrichment, pumpkins, Red Panda, snow leopard, Snow Monkey, wildlife, zebu, Zoos
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My October obsession with bats and pumpkins has come to an end with today’s photo montage. Enjoy some of the Central Park Zoo animals diving into their seasonal treat. 
Feast for the Senses October 19, 2025
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: Audrey and Roberta, harvest, Mr. Pepe, NYC, photography, pumpkins, Union Square Greenmarket
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It is no secret that I love this time of year. I enjoy the amazing colors of the changing leaves and the fullness of the fall harvest. My love of pumpkins is well known. I went to the Union Square Green Market yesterday to feast on all of the fabulous colors and textures. I admit to not knowing what some of that produce was…but I enjoyed it fully. And yes, I added some of my pets to show you how much they too, enjoy this season. Enjoy!
City Spires October 12, 2025
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: architecture, NYC, photography, spires
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I walk the streets of Manhattan daily. Unlike people who are lots younger than me, I do not hold my phone as if I were clutching onto my beating heart. I enjoy my surroundings. I explore the architecture, reflections, and diversity of our buildings. I started taking photos of different spires as they related to one another either complimentary or clashing. It seems to me that over the last 20 years our zoning code has gone out the window.The NYC Zoning code determines the allowable size and use of buildings, where they are located and the densities of the city’s neighborhoods. The City is divided into three basic zoning districts: Residential (R), Commercial (C), and Manufacturing (M), which are then further divided into low, medium, and high density districts. I know that sounds good on paper but in reality it no longer works. The city is always changing – sometimes for the good and sometimes not so good. Enjoy today’s spires and next time you are walking in your own city, put down your phone and enjoy the architecture. 
Dear New York October 8, 2025
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: Art exhibit, Brandon Stanton, Grand Central Station, humansofny, Julliard, NYC, photography
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Another October Surprise! I walked to Grand Central Station yesterday to see this unique exhibition of photos of New Yorkers, by New Yorkers, including 600 students. It is a delight for the eyes. The 750,000 people that travel through Grand Central each day have a wonderful opportunity to stop, look and read about some of their neighbors. Humans of New York (HONY- ) is a photoblog and book of street portraits and interviews collected on the streets of NYC by photographer Brandon Stanton. For the next two weeks Grand Central Station will undergo the biggest transformation in its 112-year history, as it becomes a living, breathing celebration of the people of New York. All advertising has been removed from the building and replaced with portraits and stories from Humans of New York. There is also continuous music from the students at Julliard. When I was passing through I heard a wonderful pianist. Stop and smell the roses, as they say. You can follow him on Instagram at humansofny. This exhibition will only be on view until October 19, 2025. 
October Surprises October 5, 2025
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: animals, art, Bats, Flying mamals, Halloween, nature, NYC, October, photography, wildlife, zoo babies, Zoos
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I love October. I love pumpkins, the crisp fall air, the changing leaves, bats and Halloween. Since I always love art, I decided to combine art and bats for this Sunday’s photo montage. Enjoy! 
While at the Zoo 