Who’s Got the Munchies? January 25, 2015
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: animals eating, photography, travel, Zoo visitors, zoocation, Zoos
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Zoo visitors love to watch the resident animals eat. Not sure why other than it is fun to see what they eat, how they eat and for sure – when they are eating – they are not sleeping. Here are some of my favorites.
Winter Fun at the Central Park Zoo January 18, 2015
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: Central Park Zoo, Grizzly bears Betty and Veronica, photography, Photography Workshop, Sea Ducks, snow leopard, Snow Leopard cubs, Snow Monkey, zoocation, Zoos
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Yes, it is cold but if you are dressed correctly winter is just about the best time to visit a zoo. The crowds are gone and many of the temperate animals are more active and engaging. Today’s montage is devoted to that energy.
Want to see these gorgeous animals up close an very personal? Come to my next Wildlife Photo Workshop at the Central Park Zoo on Sunday, January 25th from 8:30 to 10:30. Click here, scroll to Adult Programs and sign up.
The First Snow of 2015 January 11, 2015
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: baby animals, Betty and Veronica, Central Park Zoo, grizzly bears, Grizzly bears Betty and Veronica, Malala the snow leopard cub, nature, NYC, photography, Sea Lion Pup, snow leopard, Snow Monkey, travel, wildlife, zoo babies
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There’s nothing quite like watching animals frolic in the snow. Tuesday’s few inches of snow made for some great zoo animal action. This week’s montage features Central Park Zoo’s debut of grizzly bears, Betty and Veronica and seven month old snow leopard cub, Malala, enjoying her first taste of snow. The snow monkeys and red pandas also enjoyed their first snow of 2015. Come visit.
The San Francisco Zoo – 2015 January 4, 2015
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: Central Park Zoo, photography, Photography Workshop, San Francisco Zoo, travel, zoocation, Zoos
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A New Year’s trip to the West Coast found us once again at the wonderful San Francisco Zoo. This zoo holds a special place for my California family and me. A loud shout out to Dom Dorsa, Curator of Birds and Reptiles for his generosity, spirit and time. You made our visit very special.
Want to see the animals at the Central Park Zoo up close and personal before public hours? Come to my next Wildlife Photo Workshop at the Central Park Zoo in three weeks, on Sunday, January 25th from 8:30 to 10:30. Click here, scroll to Adult Programs and sign up. 
No ‘ifs’ – Just Ends and Butts – 2014 December 31, 2014
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: End of the year, nature, photography, travel, vacation, zoo babies, zoocation, Zoos
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It has been a great year for new faces, places and spaces. Thank you for coming along for the ride. I celebrate the end of my 11th year of Sunday montages, and following tradition I leave you with with no ‘ifs,’ – just ends and butts. I am also taking a look back at some of the new places that we have visited. Looking forward to more zoo-cations in 2015 and wishing you all a very Happy Zoo Year!
–The National Zoo
–The San Francisco Zoo
–The Staten Island Zoo
–Zoos of New England
–The Detroit Zoo
–The Toledo Zoo
–The Knoxville Zoo
–The Chattanooga Zoo
–The Tennessee Aquarium
–The Nashville Zoo
–The Memphis Zoo
–The Arctic Landscape
–Land of the Midnight Sun
–Land of the Ice Bear
–The US Open
-Chihuly Garden and Glass
–Woodland Park Zoo
–Southwick’s Zoo
–Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo
–Philadelphia Zoo 
The Making of my Annual Holiday Card December 25, 2014
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: animals with hats, Audrey and Roberta, Benny the dog, holiday card, out takes, photography
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I love the holidays (actually any holiday that warrants the wearing of a hat for Benny and the cats). This year’s making of my annual holiday card was lots of fun (for all involved). Along with the final product, I thought you might enjoy seeing some of the photos that did not make the cut for this year’s card. A special shout out to Benny the dog, Madison the elder cat and the ever delightful one year olds, Audrey and Roberta. And a very happy holiday season to all of you. Salud!
Gifts That Keep on Giving December 21, 2014
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: baby animals, Betty and Veronica, Central Park Zoo, juvenile harbor seals, nature, photography, Snow Leopard cubs, Tis the season, travel, zoocation
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‘Tis the season for gift giving and one of the great things about zoos is that gifts are in abundance and they keep on giving all year long. Today’s montage is devoted to some of the 2014 gifts at the Central Park Zoo. Included are two adorable, recently arrived, juvenile harbor seals, two sunbittens, a Victorian crowned-pigeon, leaf-tailed geckos, red-crested turaco chicks, Papaya the sheep, a white-naped crane chick, poison dart frogs, oodles of endangered duckings and of course, Malala, the snow leopard cub. Stay tuned to meet Betty and Veronica, two grizzly bears who will be making their debut soon. Come visit the zoo and give yourself a gift.
Snow Leopards at the Central Park Zoo December 14, 2014
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: Bryant Park, Celsius Bar, Celsius Bar and Restaurant, Central Park Zoo, photography, Photography Workshop, snow leopard, Snow Leopard cubs, Snow Leopard Vodka, Zoos
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Winter is the best time to visit snow leopards at the Central Park Zoo. Come meet Zoe and her six month old cub, Malala in one habitat and daddy Askai in another. If you are in Bryant Park this winter, check out the Celsius Bar and Restaurant, which has great views of the skating rink, tree and shops. The Celsius Bar also features Snow Leopard Vodka along with four of my huge photos of the Central Park Zoo’s snow leopards on display thru March 1st. Very very cool indeed. You can get an idea of the facility as you scroll down today’s montage.
Want to see these gorgeous snow leopards up close an very personal? Come to my next Wildlife Photo Workshop at the Central Park Zoo on Sunday, January 25th from 8:30 to 10:30. Click here, scroll to Adult Programs and sign up.
The Eyes Have It December 7, 2014
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: Audrey and Roberta, baby animals, Benny the dog, Central Park Zoo, desk calendar, eyes are the windows to the soul, Mary Schwalm, Photography Workshop, snow leopard, Snow Leopard cubs, zoocation
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Zoo photography is both challenging and fun. They say the eyes are the window to the soul – I don’t know about that – but I do know if you can capture a gorgeous creature looking back at you – it is a great photo moment. A special connection is made between the subject and the viewer. Today’s montage is devoted to those moments.
Are you getting a new camera, lens or phone for Christmas, Hanukkah (or whatever you celebrate)? Why not try it out at my next Wildlife Photo Workshop at the Central Park Zoo on Sunday, January 25th from 8:30 to 10:30. Perhaps we will get lucky and have snowy photo ops but I can surely guarantee you will see some new residents at the zoo and have fun all before the zoo opens to the public. Click here, scroll to Adult Programs and sign up.
My zoocation buddy and good friend Mary Schwalm is again offering her amazing 2015 desk calendars. The images are from this year’s zoocations. The calendar makes a great gift for office an swap, holiday party, stocking stuffer, and a unique gift to enjoy throughout the year. Just $10 – for details click here.
Peek-a-Boo November 30, 2014
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: Audrey and Roberta the kittens, creative juices flowing, Mammals, nature, Peek-a-Boo, photography, Snow Leopard cubs, Snow Monkey, wildlife, zoo babies, Zoos
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I like photo themes – they keep my creative juices flowing while shooting. Here are some of this year’s themes –Whose Toes are Those?, Flip, Flop, Fly, Caption, Please, Mammal, Mammals, Mammals, Airborne, Open Wide, and many more. Enjoy today’s Peek-a-Boo and if you have any suggestions for new photo themes I would greatly appreciate your ideas.
While at the Zoo 