Traveling | While at the Zoo

Buffalo Zoo July 15, 2012

Posted by judylobo in Baby Animals, Nature, photography, Traveling, Wildlife, Zoocation.
Tags: baby animals, Buffalo Zoo, photography, travel, wildife, zoocation, Zookeeper Appreciation Week
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The 8th and final zoo on our zoocation, was The Buffalo Zoo – and what a zoo it is. There were surprises around every corner. It seems that sometimes a zoo map does not reveal all that there is to see. Not only did we see meerkat babies, we saw a tiny wallaby joey still in the pouch, agouti babies, a snow monkey baby, boat-billed heron chicks, and more. Their tropical rainforest is sensational (complete with occasional rain) and to add icing to an already delicious cake, a former Central Park Zookeeper now works at the Buffalo Zoo and we were able get some memorable behind the scenes access. Thanks Shanna!

Speaking of zookeepers, today is the start of Zookeeper Appreciation Week. If you happen to visit a zoo this week, why not tell a zookeeper how much you appreciate what they do – I know I will.

So this photo montage completes our 2012 summer zoocation. Does anyone have a favorite zoo they would like to tell me about? Maybe my zoo buddy and I can start planning a zoocation from one of your suggestions (assuming we haven’t already visited). She tells me we have been to 78 unique zoos together since we started this whole thing about five years ago.

Toronto Zoo July 12, 2012

Posted by judylobo in Traveling.
Tags: animals, lion cubs, nature, photography, Toronto Zoo, travel, white lion cubs, wildlife, zoocation
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Zoo # 7 on our zoocation was the enormous and beautiful Toronto Zoo. We were fortunate to meet some new Zoo friends who were very generous with their time and attention with some behind the scenes access. The Toronto Zoo has an adorable young polar bear named Hudson and three beautiful white lion cubs just in from South Africa. I made a short video of the adorable lion cubs that you can see below. Enjoy! If you subscribe to my weekly photos (and get them in your in-box) you are probably not able to view my videos from your inbox image. Just scroll up and click on the Blue link (which is the name of today’s send) and it will take you back to my ‘While at the Zoo’ website where you can watch today’s video selection.

Seneca Park Zoo, Rochester , NY July 4, 2012

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Tags: baby animals, Natre, ny, photography, Rochester, Seneca Zoo, travel, wildlife, zoocation
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Zoo #5 on our summer zoocation was the Seneca Park Zoo Rochester NY. Their new ‘A Step Into Africa’ habitat was great for both photographers and non-camera carrying visitors alike. It is great to see chain-link fencing becoming a thing of the past. Even though it was a hot, hot day most of the animals were active and engaging. It is always best to visit a zoo at the beginning or end of the day.

A June Day at the Central Park Zoo June 3, 2012

Posted by judylobo in photography, Traveling.
Tags: Central Park Zoo, Gus the polar bear, nature, NYC, photography, Sea Ducks, Sea Lions, wildlife, zoo
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June is busting out all over the Central Park Zoo. There’s so much to enjoy when you plan a day at the zoo. Along with our fabulous collection of penguins, puffins, sea ducks, black and white ruffed lemurs, red pandas and of course, Gus, our polar bear we now have a collection of bugs!

Staten Island Zoo April 22, 2012

Posted by judylobo in Traveling.
Tags: 9//11 Memorial, big cats, Groundhog Day, nature, photography, Staten Island Chuck, Staten Island Zoo, wildlife, Zoos
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We had a real treat this week. We were invited by my friend, Marc Valitutto, to visit him at the Staten Island Zoo. Marc is their new General Curator and Veterinarian. He gave us a fabulous tour and shared some of the plans that he has for this 75 year old zoo. I look forward to visiting Marc often and watch as his plans come to light. If you look carefully, you will spot the zoo’s famous Staten Island Chuck, who gives Punxsutawney Phil a run for his money each Ground Hog Day. Not only was the zoo lots of fun, but we got to ride the Staten Island ferry and on the return trip and stopped to visit the beautiful 9/11 Memorial that is right near the ferry and well worth your time. There is a photo of this lovely spot on the bottom of today’s montage.