Birding While Arting (Part 3) May 17, 2026
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: animals, art, Art exhibit, Arting, Birds, culture, nature, NYC, photography
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As I said in a Sunday post about nine months ago ” My friend Donald and I have been ‘arting’ about once a week in the museums and galleries of NYC for the past two years. I thought I had made up the word ‘arting’ but recently searched its roots. It turns out the term ‘arting’ is not a standard English word, but it is sometimes used to refer to the act of creating art, or the process of using art to understand oneself and the world. Anyhow, it’s a good word and serves our purposes. From the beginning, whenever I saw a bird in a work of art, I would text that photo to one of my bird nerd friends. There is never any context in the text – I just send it to her. Sometimes she responds and other times she laughingly asks if I can buy it for her.” So today’s montage once again features a number of these birds we saw while arting. This was a fun montage to put together. Hope you enjoy today’s beautiful birds.
Happy Mother’s Day 2026 May 10, 2026
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: animals, baby animals, baby birds, banded mongoose, big cats, nature, NYC, photography, polar bear cub, snow leopard, Snow Leopard cubs, Snow Monkey, wildlife, zoo babies, Zoos
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7/1/16
A very Happy 2026 Mother’s Day to all to all of the mothers, caregivers, nurturers, pamperers, surrogates and loving coddlers out there. Our mother, Lillian Wolfe, is long gone, but her advice, warnings and general ‘Lili-isms’ live on in our daily lives. She taught us to laugh at life, to think, to question authority, to march, to protest – to fight the good fight. She also gave us our moral compass – one glance from Lillian told us instantly whether our behavior was acceptable or not – and I got a lot of glances. My sister Terry and I remember many childhood events differently but we both agree that our mother was a pistol. Here’s to Lillian Wolfe and all of the other mothers out there who formed and informed what we all are today. 
Mr. Pepe – In Memorium May 3, 2026
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: animals, Audrey and Roberta, Benny the dog, Binky Foundation, In Memorium, Jack the dog, Madison the cat, Mr. Pepe, NYC, photography, Rainbow Bridge
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It is with a heavy heart that I share the news of Mr. Pepe’s passing. We enjoyed 6.5 years of fun, goofy antics, costumes, special walks with friends and tolerating our three cats as room-mates. He had a series of issues in his declining health. Arthritis, cataracts, dementia, incontinence and more. We held on as long as we could but I knew the day was coming. Our 16 year old chihuahua was ready to cross that Rainbow Bridge. Not sure I believe in heaven or hell but I most definitely believe in that Rainbow Bridge that all of our companion animals get to cross. As he lay dying I named all of the friends he would meet as he crossed. In no particular order he will greet Madison the Elder cat, Sweet Benny the dog, One-eyed Jack, Binky, Chaplin, Sam, Scoop, Jr, Jpeg, Jazzie, Henri, Porkchop, Linda, Coco, Kaiya, Cloud, Sophie, my first dog, Donald, my first cat, Fang, Sugar, Pushkin, Buda, Finn, James and dozens of other wonderful companions. Hug your pet today for me please. It would be greatly appreciated if you made a donation to the Binky Foundation in Mr. Pepe’s name. He was a very good boy.
Happy Feet April 26, 2026
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: Adelie penguins, animals, Antarctica, baby animals, Falk, King Penguins, Macaroni penguins, Penguins, photography, seals, South Georgia, travel, wildlife
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Yesterday was World Penguin Day. I set aside what I was going to post this week to celebrate these charming birds. They surely deserve more than one day of celebration. I was lucky to take the trip of a lifetime in 2005 to Antarctica, the Falklands and South Georgia. It was fun to look at our trip through my old photos. I selected some to share with you today. I hope they bring a smile to your face. 
Zoo Day! April 12, 2026
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: animals, baby animals, big cats, Central Park Zoo, photography, Red Panda, Sea Ducks, snow leopard, Snow Monkey, wildlife, zoo babies, zoocation, Zoos
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April 8th was Zoo Lovers Day. Since I love zoos everyday I thought I would share some of my favorite photos ‘while at the zoo.’
Brackets April 5, 2026
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: animals, art, baby animals, Central Park Zoo, Grizzly bears Betty and Veronica, Gus the polar bear, nature, NYC, photography, snow leopard, wildlife, Zoos
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I am not a sports fan. I still mourn the Dodgers leaving Brooklyn. But since everyone is talking about brackets and basketball I thought I would share the type of ball playing that I like to watch. It was great fun searching my photo archives looking for balls as enrichment. Score!
Kermit et al. March 22, 2026
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: amphibian, animals, Central Park Zoo, Gribbit, nature, NYC, photography, poison dart frog, Prospect Park Zoo, red eyed tree frog, smokey jungle frog, Toledo Zoo, Zoos
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March 20, was World Frog Day. Today I join in the worldwide tribute to these amazing amphibians. World Frog Day was first established in 1995 as a way to raise awareness about frogs and other amphibians. Not only are frogs fascinating creatures, but they also play an important role in our environment. Five fun facts about frogs 1. A group of frogs is called an army. 2. Frogs drink water through their skin. 3. Frogs are found all over the world. 4..The world’s largest frog species is known as the ‘Goliath Frog.’ 5. A frog’s eyes and nose are on the very top of their heads. Gribbit!
Erin Go Bragh! March 17, 2026
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: animals, erin go bragh, nature, NYC, photography, St Paddys Day, Wearing of the green, wildlife, zoo babies, Zoos
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Today is St. Patrick’s Day. It is customary to wear green clothing, shamrocks or an accessory; which is called the “wearing of the green“. Many animals sport green everyday. Erin go Bragh! 
Year of the Horse February 22, 2026
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: Air Horse One, animals, art, Art exhibit, Asia gallery, Lunar New Year, Metropolitan Museum, NYC, photography, Year of the Horse
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On perhaps the coldest day of the year (it was two degrees) we went to the Metropolitan Museum to check out their exhibit in the Asia galleries celebrating the Year of the Horse. The traditional East Asian lunar calendar marks time through a twelve-year cycle, each year represented by the animals of the Chinese zodiac: rat, ox, tiger , rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, ram, monkey, rooster, dog, and pig. First associated with the Chinese calendar in the third century BCE and firmly established by the first century CE, these symbolic creatures are believed to embody certain traits that are manifested in the personalities of people born in that animal’s year. February 17, 2026, marked the beginning of the Year of the Horse, a creature symbolizing power, strength, and vitality. I am the Year of the Monkey. What are you? I also just learned there is also an airplane dedicated to flying horses around the world it is called ‘Air Horse One‘.
All Dogs Go to Heaven February 15, 2026
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: AKC Meet the Breeds, All dogs go to heaven, animals, dogs, Javitts Center, NYC, photography, show dogs, Westminster Dog Show
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We got to spend back to back weekends with amazing dogs who I am sure all go to heaven. Two week ago we got to see the 150th Westminster Dog Show and last week we went to Meet the Breeds sponsored by the AKC. Meet the Breeds is more low key than Westminster. You can pet the dogs, speak with the breeders, ask questions and generally have a fun time. It gets very crowded and is filled with lots and lots of children, strollers and noise. That said – we enjoyed ourselves immensely and surely will return next year. Woof! 
While at the Zoo 