Snoopy in Style NYC September 20, 2026
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: animals, art, Art exhibit, Charles Schultz, Joe Cool, NYC, Peanuts, photography, Snoopy in Style
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Snoopy has tried on plenty of personas over the years: World War I flying ace, novelist, astronaut, college student and, of course, Joe Cool. Now, the famously imaginative beagle is adding fashion muse to his résumé with a sprawling new exhibition in the Meatpacking District. Peanuts presents Snoopy in Style NYC—a multifaceted exhibition celebrating Charles M. Schulz’ comic strip through the lens of fashion, creativity, and culture. The exhibition features richly detailed installations curated by the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center, a collection of one-of-a-kind Snoopy and Woodstock plush dolls dressed in custom designer creations, an exclusive gift shop, and rare archival pieces highlighting the legacy of Charles M. Schulz and his enduring impact on pop culture, fashion, sports, and music. It was a fun time for all. Coincidentally, when we attended this exhibit there was a Snoopy and Woodstock balloon across the street celebrating Macy’s 100th Thanksgiving parade this year. This Snoopy closes on September 26th. In 2016, we visited the Charles Schultz Museum and Research Center in Ca. Fun for all. 
A Salute to Tennis Balls September 13, 2026
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: animals, art, Audrey and Roberta, Benny the dog, fetch, Jack the dog, Mr. Pepe, NYC, photography, tennis anyone, tennis balls, US Open
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I was lucky to be able to work at the US Open for about five years. What did I do there? I was a ‘runner’ for the Associated Press. I essentially sat next to their photographer(s) at court side and when their camera’s memory card was either full or an amazing event happened on the court the memory card had to be ‘run’ back to the media center and given to their editors to send out across the ‘wire.’ It was always fun. It was sometimes hot. It was sometimes rainy. And by the end of my eight hours I was exhausted. I got to see some amazing tennis, talented athletes and probably saw enough tennis in those years to last a life time. I was lucky to be able to get some souvenir tennis balls to take home to my pets. Those years saw a lot of fetching to not only my fabulous dogs…but it turns out my cats enjoyed tennis balls too. Today’s montage salutes those chewed up tennis balls. Here are some photos I took while working at the US Open all those years ago.US Open 2015, the US Open 2014, the US Open 2013 and the US Open 2012 – Game, Set, Match!
Sweet Thirteen September 6, 2026
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: animals, Audrey and Roberta, Benny the dog, Happy Birthday, Jack the dog, Madison the cat, Mr. Pepe, NYC, photography
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My wonderful cats, Audrey and Roberta celebrate their thirteenth birthday this weekend. I adore them both. They came to me as kittens in 2013 and the smiles, laughs, celebrations of every major and minor holiday began. Their tenure with me included sharing their living space with Madison the elder cat, Benny the dog, One-eyed Jack, Mr Pepe and the arrival of another cat, Pete, some seven years ago. I started a Facebook account for them the week they arrived and ‘we’ post a photo every day of their shenanigans. They have over 1000 followers many of who comment daily. If you want to see their page – click here. Happy 13th my sweet Kitties!
Cat and Dog Days of August August 9, 2026
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: animals, art, Art exhibit, Audrey and Roberta, Benny the dog, cats, dogs, Madison the cat, NYC, Pet portraits, photography
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I recently saw some pet portraits on display and began to think about all of the pet portraits I was lucky enough to have been asked to create over the years. I did a deep archive dive into my voluminous photo files and found quite a few portraits that I have created. Honestly, some I remember clearly creating, and others…not so much. Anyhow – cheers to the Dog (and Cat) Days of August. In no particular order I present Turbo, Scoop, Jack (with two eyes), Buda, Amy and Jeffrey, Barney, Beamer, Cuba and Sophie, Benny 1, Benny 2, and of course my Benny. Bernie the Boxer, Binky (the logo for the Binky Foundation), Caledonia, Chaplin, Charlie Brown and Lucy, Coco, Corky, Darth and friend, Elsa, Salvador, Priscilla, Foster, Two German Shepherds, Jpeg, Audrey, Jazzie, Kaiya, Madison, Max, Paloma, Rocco, Dumpling, Susie Q, Tiger and Coco, Ty, Wilma the cat and my very first dog, Donald. Always remember, adopt, don’t shop. The shelters are full and your next pet companion awaits your visit.
2026’s Red, White and Zoo July 5, 2026
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: animals, art, blue, July 4, nature, NYC, photography, red, white, Zoos
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Summer is a time for reruns. Accordingly I share last year’s July 4th post. This was a fun montage to create. I didn’t realize how many animals could be included in this red, white and blue themed photo montage. Wishing you all had a safe, happy holiday and kept those pets inside as most are afraid of the noisy fireworks.
Pride Parade 2026 June 28, 2026
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: animals, art, Audrey and Roberta, Jack the dog, Madison Square Park, Mr. Pepe, NYC, NYC Pride Parade, photography, Pride
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My apartment has a perfect view of the beginning of the annual NYC Pride Parade. It is always festive, colorful, fun and very loud. Hope everyone enjoys the day wherever you are. Stay safe and have fun. My little gang (Mr. Pepe (RIP), Roberta, Audrey and Pete) have gone all out in colors of the rainbow. Most of these photos are from previous Pride Parades but since the Parade doesn’t start for another five hours enjoy my past photos.
Oh, My Papa! June 21, 2026
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: animals, baby animals, big cats, Central Park Zoo, Father's Day, photography, Snow Leopard cubs, Snow Monkey, wildlife, zoo babies, Zoos
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While most caregivers in the animal kingdom are mothers, there are some fathers who join in the role as caregiver. I salute some of those fathers in today’s photo montage. Coincidentally – tomorrow is also National Martini Day. Why not celebrate that special day today? Happy Father’s Day! The photo at the bottom of today’s montage is of my father and me. The photo was taken at the beginning of time.
Art Saves Lives June 14, 2026
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: Abram Champanier, Alice in Wonderland, animals, art, Art exhibit, baby animals, FDR, Museum of the City if NY, NYC, photography, WPA
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Art heals. Art Saves Lives. The Museum of the City of NY brings us an exhibition spotlighting the rescue and restoration of one of NY’s most whimsical and historically significant public art murals. FDR’s New Deal created the WPA and we are much better off for it. This 16 panel mural was created by Abram Champanier and is called Another Wonderland for the children’s ward at Gouverneur Hospital between 1938 and 1940. The idea that art could be therapeutic was just coming into the public psyche. Nearly lost after the hospital’s closure 15 of the original panels have been lovingly restored and displayed for the first time in 50 years. The mural is a reminder of what federal funding for the arts could do for cities like New York and how public art could inject light and energy into unexpected spaces. After the show closes on Sept. 20, the Alice Mural will be relocated long-term to NYC Health and Hospitals/Gouverneurs at 227 Madison Street on the Lower East Side, several blocks from the original Gouverneur Hospital. (That building, with two striking U-shaped wings is visible from the FDR Drive, is now called Governor’s Court and provides low-income housing for people with mental health struggles – pictured in today’s montage). What a treat this exhibit was for us. Avoid rabbit holes and catch it if you can before it closes on Sept. 20th.
World Sea Lion Day May 31, 2026
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: animals, baby animals, Central Park Zoo, nature, NYC, photography, Pier 39, pinnipeds, San Francisco, world sea lion day, Zoos
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Yesterday was World Sea Lion Day and is celebrated annually on May 30 to raise global awareness about these highly intelligent, social marine mammals and to highlight crucial conservation efforts to protect their ocean habitats. All of today’s photos (except title photo which was taken at Pier 39 in SF)) were taken at NYC’s Central Park Zoo. 
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.
While at the Zoo 