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Central Park Zoo July 3, 2011

Posted by judylobo in Animal Video, Baby Animals, Birds, Mammals, Mongoose, Mountain Coati, Nature, photography, Sea Ducks, Sea LIons, Wildlife, Zoo.
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This week’s photos feature some of the smaller animals at the Central Park Zoo. Enjoy seeing one of the four baby Banded Mongoose, a young robin magpie and parent, two plumed whistling ducks, two stunning rajah ducks, a Eurasian Eagle Owl named Flaco, Lobo, one of our Coatis, a leaping baby sea lion named Edith, two of our fast growing goats, Lucy and Ringo, and more. Don’t forget to watch the King, Chinstrap and Gentoo Penguins swim for their fish at the Central Park Zoo below the photo montage.

Ida the Central Park Zoo Polar Bear June 5, 2011

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Ida, our wonderful polar bear, was euthanized on Friday, June 3rd after veterinarians determined she had liver disease brought on by cancer.  Ida was born at the Buffalo Zoo and came to the Central Park Zoo when she was two.  She was seen by millions of Zoo visitors throughout the years.  She thrilled the crowds when she would hang around one of the large windows and stare at the adoring crowds.  She played with her toys, her buddy, Gus and brought joy to all.  I adored taking photos of her and she always seemed to be extremely cooperative by gazing right into my lens. Below is my photo homage to sweet Ida. You can also view the short video clip I made of Ida in 2007 as she posed at her window.


New York Aquarium May 22, 2011

Posted by judylobo in Animal Video, Fish, Mammals, Nature, photography, Sea Ducks, Wildlife, Zoo.
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A recent trip to Brooklyn’s New York Aquarium did not disappoint.  The newly designed Conservation Hall is beautiful as is the refreshed Glover’s Reef.  My only regret was I did not walk down the street for a delicious Nathan’s hot dog.  Don’t forget to scroll down below this week’s montage to see my new video of the Central Park Zoo‘s Tufted Puffins, Spectacled and King Eiders.


Central Park Zoo – April April 10, 2011

Posted by judylobo in Amphibians, Animal Video, Baby Animals, Big Cats, Birds, Mammals, Nature, photography, Snow Leopard, Snow Monkeys, Wildlife, Zoo.
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Spring has sprung and the Central Park Zoo is lively and fun.  Come see another new baby mini-nubian goat named Barbara Rose and two adorable baby lambs.  If your timing is right you will also be able to see our male snow leopard, Bo, who made his public debut last week.


Sunday Zoo Photos on a Saturday February 19, 2011

Posted by judylobo in Animal Video, Baby Animals, Big Cats, Birds, Mammals, Mountain Coati, Nature, photography, Polar Bears, Red Pandas, Sea Ducks, Sea LIons, Snow Monkeys, Wildlife, Zoo.
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The third Sunday in February (tomorrow) means it is another of Central Park Zoo’s Early Birds’ Photo Safari mornings. The last two Sunday morning adventures have been a lot of fun.  Come on over and join me.  If not this Sunday – why not next Sunday, which will be the last in this winter series. The montage below shows you just a small portion of the Zoo’s terrific collection. Don’t forget to enjoy a delightful video of a little dancing goat below today’s montage.

Valentine’s Woo at the Zoo February 13, 2011

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Happy Valentine’s Day (a day early).  Woo at the Zoo is a common theme this year. Lots of snuggling, kanoodling and nesting going on all over the animal world.  See if you can spot two in the animal kingdom who live at Casa Lobo amongst the other furry and feathery faces.  Yes, it is not hard to spot both Madison the cat and Benny the dog.

And don’t forget – today is the second of four early opening hour Sundays for photographers at the Central Park Zoo. Get your tickets at 9 AM at the gate and enjoy the Zoo an hour before opening to capture the beauty of the Zoo’s collection. I’ll be there.
Watch the funny animals in love video below today’s montage.

Central Park Zoo Snow Days January 16, 2011

Posted by judylobo in Animal Video, Baby Animals, Big Cats, Birds, Mammals, Nature, photography, Polar Bears, Red Pandas, Sea LIons, Snow Leopard, Snow Monkeys, Wildlife, Zoo.
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We are truly having a winter this year in the Big Apple.  I know lots of human are not enjoying the snow but the residents at the Central Park Zoo are having a great time.  Don’t forget to watch Gus the Polar Bear enjoying some fun in the snow below today’s montage.

Snow Day at the Bronx Zoo January 9, 2011

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The lure of freshly fallen snow and seeing three eight month old tiger cubs frolicking was too much for us to ignore.  So we hopped up to the Bronx Zoo yesterday and had a snow-sational time.  Don’t forget to watch the tiger cub video below today’s snow montage. Zootastic!

Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow! January 2, 2011

Posted by judylobo in Animal Video, Big Cats, Birds, Mammals, Nature, photography, Polar Bears, Red Pandas, Sea LIons, Snow Leopard, Snow Monkeys, Wildlife, Zoo.
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It was a big and beautiful snowfall on December 27th (as long as you did not have to shovel or drive).  The Central Park Zoo was closed for one day as the hard and hearty zoo workers dug out the zoo environs.  The zoo reopened on the 28th and the animals went wild in the freshly fallen snow.  It was zootastic! Don’t forget to watch two snow videos below today’s montage.


End of the Year Zoo Photos December 31, 2010

Posted by judylobo in Amphibians, Animal Video, Baby Animals, Big Cats, Birds, Black and White Ruffed Lemurs, Fish, Mammals, Mongoose, Mountain Coati, Nature, Orangutan, photography, Pigs, Polar Bears, Red Pandas, Reptiles, Sea LIons, Snow Leopard, Snow Monkeys, Wildlife, Zoo.
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I continue my tradition of ending the year with a look from ‘behind’. It was a zoo-sational year for a zoo nut like me.  Along with some of my like minded zoo pals we were able to visit new zoos and places around the country and thanks to many wonderful new friends get some amazing behind the scenes access.  If you missed some of the visits, check out my photos from the Everglades, the Palm Beach Zoo, the Miami Metro Zoo, Flamingo Gardens, the Cleveland MetroParks ZooThe Akron Zoo, The Toldedo Zoo, The Erie Zoo, The Pittsburgh Zoo and a personal favorite there, the Polar Bear Plunge, The Columbus Zoo, The Louisville Zoo, The Cincinnati Zoo and the best Insect House anywhere, The Newport Aquarium, Pittsburgh’s National Aviary, the always wonderful San Francisco Zoo, a very worthwhile VIP tour of Six Flags Wild Safari, Southwick’s Zoo, Whale and Dolphin watching, out of Gloucester, MA, the Cape May Zoo, the Raptor Trust, the Philadelphia Zoo, and of course home base, the Central Park Zoo where we all met the newest residents, the Mountain Coatis, Lobo, Lev and Wolfie .  I am looking forward to new Zoo adventures in 2011. Don’t forget to watch Gus, the polar bear enjoying some snow in my video below.