Calling All Photographers! January 29, 2011
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The Central Park Zoo will open an hour early at 9AM on all four Sundays in February for photographers to have a unique, up-close experience with the Zoo’s collection. Shooting at the zoo is exciting. In one location you will get to see a collection of animals from around the world. Take your time, plan your shots and enjoy the Central Park Zoo animals before the doors open to the public.
In addition to the early entry to the zoo, participants will enjoy an exclusive close-up photo session with one of the animals in the collection.
Photographers will have the opportunity to explore on their own the Tropical Rain Forest as well as the outdoor habitats. The cost is $30 per person and includes a great variety of photographic opportunities for the entire day! Get your tickets at the Gate when you arrive.
Join me (Gus and Ida the polar bears, Zoe and Chocolate the snow leopards, our nine snow monkeys and more) at the Central Park Zoos’ Early Morning Photography Event in February.
If you have any questions about these special events contact me at judylobo@gmail.com
Photos taken at the Central Park Zoo are for your personal use only.
Central Park Zoo Brrrrr Days January 23, 2011
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The winter drones on for us humans but for the animals at the Central park Zoo it is just another great play day.
Central Park Zoo Snow Days January 16, 2011
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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.
Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow! January 2, 2011
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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.2 comments
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 Zoo, The 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.
Prospect Park Zoo December 19, 2010
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A visit to Brooklyn’s Prospect Park Zoo was filled with delightful surprises. The baboons received some holiday presents, the tufted deer family, including the new fawn were visible to all as was the adorable rock wallaby joey. The zoo also also has some new Sebastopol ducks and some very active tamarins. Check them out below and to see these photos larger, go here.
Central Park Zoo’s Winterfest December 12, 2010
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Winterfest at the Central park Zoo is new. And what fun it is. You still have one more weekend to enjoy the festivities. There are pretty lights, delightful music, goodies to eat, presents for the penguins (fishcicles) snow leopard and polar bears. Friday was extra special because Gus, our celebrated polar bear turned 25. To view these photos larger go here. Don’t forget to watch a short video of the Central park Zoo’s snow monkeys getting some holiday treats last year below the photos.
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.
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.
Central Park Zoo: Mid-November November 14, 2010
Posted by judylobo in Birds, Mammals, Mongoose, Mountain Coati, Nature, photography, Pigs, Red Pandas, Sea LIons, Wildlife, Zoo.1 comment so far
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.
While at the Zoo 