The Turtleback Zoo February 24, 2013
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: animals, essex county nj, Komodo dragon, nature, photography, rain frog, travel, Turtleback Zoo, wildlife, zoocation
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We visited Essex County NJ’s Turtleback Zoo this week. I have not been here in a long time and it sure has grown in size and scope. The collection is terrific and we adored the amazing komodo dragon. They are building a new sea lion exhibit that should be opening by summer. A return visit is in order.
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. This desert rain frog (not at the Turtleback Zoo) is arguably the cutest thing I ever saw (and heard). Enjoy this adorable creature. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBkWhkAZ9ds
Year of the Snake – I am a monkey – what are you? February 11, 2013
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: animals, Central Park Zoo, chinese year, Chinese Zodiac, nature, photography, Year of the Snake
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This is the Year of the Snake in the Chinese Zodiac. I am the Year of the Monkey. What are you?
Mirror Image January 13, 2013
Posted by judylobo in Nature, photography, Sea Ducks, Sea LIons, Wildlife, Zoo.Tags: animals, Central Park Zoo, mirror image, nature, photography, travel, wildlife, Zoos
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January seems to be turning into photo montage theme month. I had fun putting together this Mirror Image group of photos. All of the photos were taken at the Central Park Zoo.
Happy Thanksgiving – 2012 November 22, 2012
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: animals, Benny the dog, gobble gobble, nature, photography, Thanksgiving, turkey, Zoos
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There is much to be thankful for this year. I wish you all a happy, healthy and yummy Thanksgiving. Today is filled with food and thanks. Here are some images of some of the fabulous animals that I have seen enjoying food a plenty. I have to get going and try to figure out how to cook that 12 pound turkey that is in my refrigerator before my guests arrive at 4PM. Gobble, gobble.
Buffalo Zoo – November 2012 November 18, 2012
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: animals, Buffalo Zoo, nature, New York State, photography, travel, wildlife, zoo friends, zoocation
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Central Park Zoo business brought us to the corner of New York State and the beautiful Niagara Falls/Buffalo area this week. A return trip to the Buffalo Zoo to visit old WCS zoo friends who now work at the zoo was lots of fun. A special shout out goes to Shanna and Rob. They were generous with their time and it was greatly appreciated. If you recall the Buffalo Zoo was the eighth and final zoo visited on our last zoocation in June. If you are ever in the area I highly recommend visiting this ever growing zoo.
Central Park Zoo – Mid October October 14, 2012
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: animals, Central Park Zoo, nature, photography, snow leopard, Snow Monkey, wildlife
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Today’s visit to the Central Park Zoo features the always endearing banded mongoose, white-fronted parrot, snow monkey, mousebird, rajah shelducks, muntjac, Eurasian eagle owl, a scarlet ibis chick with parent, a red bird of paradise, a close up of a Puerto Rican Crested Toad, a Rodriguez Fruit bat, one of our two Patagonian Cavy babies, our senior snow leopard and goldfish. Come visit the zoo and see all of these featured beauties and so much more.
Six Flags Wild Safari – 2012 September 23, 2012
Posted by judylobo in Animal Video, Baby Animals, Nature, photography, Wildlife, Zoo.Tags: animals, baby animals, Central Park Zoo, nature, photography, Photography Workshop, safari adventure, Six Flags Wild Safari, travel, wildlife, zoo website, zoocation, Zoos
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For the fourth time in so many years I traveled to Jackson, New Jersey with friends to experience the fun of the Six Flags Wild Safari adventure. The first time I visited Six Flags we drove our own car and had a blast. Since that time I have dipped into the Lobo piggy bank to experience their VIP private ‘off road’ adventure. I have loved it each time. Sorry to say they are renovating their entire park for the 2013 season. I am sure it will be fun – but I will cherish all of the good times we had in our private tours these past years. If you want to see what they are up to in the coming year, click on this link and watch the video.
Check out the woman’s expression in the first photo of today’s montage. I imagine she is thinking how she will explain this event to her insurance agent. If you are wondering – it all ended fine and she (and we) shared a hearty laugh over the entire rhino traffic jam situation.
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 below today’s montage from Wild Safari.
Finally, it is now officially fall and registration is open for my Central Park Zoo Fall Photography workshop. The workshop is Sunday, November 11th from 9:00AM-11:00AM. This class fills up quickly. Click on this Central Park Zoo link, read all about the workshop and sign up for some guaranteed photo fun. There are many programs and classes for all ages. Check them all out and plan for a fun fall and winter zoo experience.
This video bear and giraffe encounter was taken on a visit in 2010.
Tennis, anyone? September 2, 2012
Posted by judylobo in Mammals, photography.Tags: animals, Benny the dog, photography, sports, tennis, travel, US Open, vacation
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I interrupt the usual Sunday zoo photos to bring you shots from the US Open where I am enjoying a two week stint. The action is great, the sun is hot and it is a chance to watch other mammals strut their stuff. Hope you enjoy this week’s send. Oh, and yes – that is my dog Benny – prominently featured above today’s photo montage.
Enrichment at the Central Park Zoo August 19, 2012
Posted by judylobo in Nature, photography, Red Pandas, Sea LIons, Snow Monkeys, Wildlife, Zoo.Tags: animals, Central Park Zoo, enrichment, nature, photography, travel, vacation, video selection, wildlife, zoo animals
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Enrichment is a big part of daily life at zoos. Hidden treats are a great way to keep the animals interested, busy and stimulated throughout the day. Summertime gives them even more enrichment as our many Central Park Zoo campers create enrichment for many of the zoo residents. This photographer is enriched by being able to snap away as the animals enjoy their treats. Check out this video of zoo animals eating that I created back in 2007. 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.
Lazy, Hazy Crazy Summer Central Park Zoo Days August 12, 2012
Posted by judylobo in Central Park Zoo, Mammals, Mongoose, Mountain Coati, Nature, photography, Red Pandas, Snow Leopard, Snow Monkeys, Wildlife, Zoo.Tags: animals, Central Park Zoo, chinstrap penguin, crepe myrtle trees, nature, photography, poison dart frog, snow leopard, Snow Monkey, travel, vacation
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Those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer are lots of fun at the Central Park Zoo. This week’s assortment of fabulous animals features a very wet snow monkey, Hana, Zoey the snow leopard, Lobo the coati, one of the riot of colors poison dart frog, Biru the red panda, a white-naped crane, a bathing red bird of paradise, mousedeer, Chinstrap penguin and more. That amazing pink color behind the snow monkey photo is the sensational crepe myrtle trees that bloom through the late summer. Come visit!
While at the Zoo 