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.
Holiday Lights at the Stone Zoo December 7, 2010
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On my recent visit to friends in New England we went to The Stone Zoo‘s annual Holiday Lights event. It runs every night from Thanksgiving through January 2nd. Fun for one and all. Don’t forget to check out the ‘Deck the Halls‘ video for some smiles that appears below the photo montage.
The Franklin Park Zoo December 5, 2010
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I enjoyed a short voyage north to New England to visit friends this week. Of course we ventured to the Franklin Park Zoo to ooh and ah over their one month old gorilla. A collective ‘awwwwwwwwwww’ can be heard across the land. To see these images larger go here.
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.
Philadelphia Zoo November 28, 2010
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We made a special trip to the Philadelphia Zoo to visit thirteen month old Baby Batu, the sweetest orangutan. We had seen this adorable baby when she was one month old and could not resist revisiting her as she begins to grow up. If you want to see these photos larger click here. Check out my photos from one year ago if you would like to see Baby Batu as an infant here.
Don’t forget to watch the 44 second video of Baby Batu that I took last week directly below this week’s photo montage.
Happy Thanksgiving – 2010 November 25, 2010
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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.
The Raptor Trust November 21, 2010
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The Raptor Trust in Millington, NJ is a fabulous place to visit and support. We went out for a special visit this week and had an up- close and personal tour by owner and operator Len Soucy. Along with his wonderful stories we got to meet many of his education birds including the barn owl, barred owl, screech owl, snowy owl, broad-winged hawk, red-tailed hawk, American kestrel, and peregrine falcon. The Raptor Trust has been in existence since 1968. The Trust has taken in over 80,000 birds and managed to rehabilitate and release almost half that number. Check out their website for more information. To see these photos larger go here.
Central Park Zoo: Mid-November November 14, 2010
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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.
Central Park Zoo – 11.7.10 November 7, 2010
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Fall is a great time to visit the Central Park Zoo. The leaves are beautiful and the temperate animals are more active than ever. Check out Ida the polar bear as she plays with one of her toys. You can also ooh and ah at our four adorable Banded Mongoose babies and four Dwarf Mongoose babies. Don’t forget to walk up the hill to see our gorgeous Snow Leopards, Red Panda and Snow Monkeys. To see these photos larger go here.
Boo at the Prospect Park Zoo October 31, 2010
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Happy Halloween from Casa Lobo. Yes, that is Benny the dog, above, in seasonal garb. I always love Boo at the Zoo. It is fun, colorful and great for some unique photo ops. Yesterday’s visit to Brooklyn’s Prospect Park Zoo did not disappoint. The two baby baboons, Jabari and Azizi loved their first pumpkins. If you want to see these photos larger go here. Don’t forget to watch the short video of adorable Dwarf Mongooses with pumpkin and feather below.
While at the Zoo 