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Spring at the Central Park Zoo March 25, 2012

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Spring at the Central Park Zoo is terrific. Come visit us and meet our four new Rockhopper Penguins, who join the other three species, the Gentoo, Chinstrap and King penguins. We also have an adorable baby lamb and a beautiful new goat. Our large waterfowl collection all look beautiful and are fun to watch as they display to one another.  There’s also lots of nest building to watch in the Tropical Aviary.

If you like my photos and enjoy taking pictures yourself, why not come to the zoo for one of my photo workshops this spring? There are still a few spots left in each workshop. The three workshops  are highlighted below. You can read all about them and sign up on line here.

– On April14th (8:30 to 11:30) we are repeating our popular Breakfast With the Birds adult class where you will have the chance to hear all about our amazing collection and then are able to photograph the birds during morning census.  The class finishes up at the Apple store for a fabulous editing tutorial from the techies at Apple.

– We also have a family program scheduled for Earth Day (Sunday, April 22nd from 10:00 to 11:30) and is geared to adults and kids (ages 6 to 18). Share the joy of wildlife and photography with the family. It will be fun and you can take the memories home through your photos.

– And finally, a new workshop called Urban Birds of Prey on Sunday May 20th (9:00 to 11:00) where you will meet some of our raptor ambassadors up-close and personal. This will afford you great opportunities to photograph and learn about these beautiful birds. Looking forward to seeing some of you soon at the Zoo.

Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary March 18, 2012

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Here is the final stop on our zoo-cation to the Tampa area. The Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary is located on the ocean in Indian Shores, Florida.  ‘The sanctuary is the largest wild bird hospital in the U.S. based on the admission of over 8,000 injured birds each year. It is set up to immediately triage, stabilize, and administer fluids to malnourished or injured birds’. We were lucky to see a Brown Pelican chick that was only two hours old.  Enjoy the photos and watch the video of the chick. (If you subscribe to my weekly Sunday 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 the video selection.)

Homosassa Springs State Park March 18, 2012

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Homosassa Springs Florida has a fine wildlife park. ‘Visitors can see West Indian manatees every day of the year from the park’s underwater observatory in the main spring. The park showcases native Florida wildlife, including manatees, black bears, bobcats, white-tailed deer, American alligators, American crocodiles, and river otters’.

The Florida Aquarium – Tampa March 11, 2012

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Tampa’s Florida Aquarium was delightful.  While there you can also take a 90 minute boat excursion out into Tampa Bay and see some of their 500 wild Bottle-nosed Dolphins and some amazing diving Brown Pelicans.

Busch Gardens – Tampa March 11, 2012

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Our recent trip to Tampa was filled with terrific images.  Busch Gardens was great.  There were many memorable moments, but I have to say I loved the cheetahs most.  Enjoy my short videos of their daily Flamingo Walk and their delightful new Meerkat babies.

If you subscribe to my weekly Sunday 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 the video selection.

Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo March 4, 2012

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We just wound up a sensational four day zoo-cation in Tampa.  It is fun to visit new places and spaces.  The weather was warm and sunny, but very humid. Not good for my hair, but good for everything else. Here is the first of five photo montages –  the  www.lowryparkzoo.com. Enjoy!

Whose Toes Are Those? February 26, 2012

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For those that like games – try to guess whose toes are those? Yes, some of the photos feature hands and paws, but play along anyway.  See how many you can guess correctly. The answers are below today’s photo montage.

Row Above Title: Chinstrap Penguin
Row 1:  Tapir, Malaysian Flying Fox, Meerkat
Row 2: Eagle, Elephant
Row 3: Water Monitor, Collared Lemur, Amazon fronted parrot
Row 4: Ringtail Lemur, Tapir
Row 5: Polar bear, Sloth bear, Baboon
Row 6: Nicobar pigeon, Tree Kangaroo
Row 7: Turtle, Silvery Marmoset
Row 8: Andean Bear, Snow Monkey
Row 9: Cotton-top Tamarin, Baboon

Gotta Move it! February 19, 2012

Posted by judylobo in Central Park Zoo, Mammals, photography, Sea LIons, Wildlife, Zoo.
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The Central Park Zoo’s  four sea lions – Scooter, April, Katie and Edith sure know how to leap, play, soar and move the crowds.  Here are just a few of their acrobatics.

If you like my photos and enjoy taking pictures yourself, why not come to the zoo for one of my photo workshops this spring? We have scheduled three workshops and you can read all about them and sign up on line here.

– One is a family program scheduled for Earth Day (Sunday, April 22nd from 10:00 to 11:30)) and is geared to adults and kids (ages 6 to 18). Share the joy of wildlife and photography with the family. It will be fun and you can take the memories home through your photos.

– On April14th (8:30 to 11:30) we are repeating our popular Breakfast With the Birds adult class where you will have the chance to hear all about our amazing collection and then are able to photograph the birds during morning census.  The class finishes up at the Apple store for a fabulous editing tutorial from the techies at Apple.

– And finally, a new workshop called Urban Birds of Prey on Sunday May 20th (9:00 to 11:00) where you will meet some of our raptor ambassadors up-close and personal. This will afford you great opportunities to photograph and learn about these beautiful birds. Looking forward to seeing some of you soon at the Zoo.

Woo at the Zoo February 12, 2012

Posted by judylobo in Animal Video, Baby Animals, Birds, Cats and Dogs, Central Park Zoo, photography, Zoo.
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Zoos are a great place to see pairs of animals. This week’s photo montage is devoted to pairings of all sorts.  Happy Valentine’s Day to all and enjoy the video below that cracked me up. For those that are not familiar with my little dog, that is Benny above – looking as cute as he possibly can be.

Splish Splash at the Central Park Zoo February 5, 2012

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Splish splash they were takin’ a bath! The Central Park Zoo has a fabulous collection of waterfowl.  But they are not the only ones that enjoy splish splashing at the zoo.  Come visit!

My zoo-cation pal, Mary Schwalm has been in Indianapolis all week working for her newspaper, the Eagle Tribune, in North Andover, MA.  She went to the Indianapolis Zoo to see if their residents had an opinion on today’s Super Bowl.  She rigged it – but it was fun to watch.  Go Giants!