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
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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. 
Happy Mother’s Day 2026 May 10, 2026
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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. 
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!
International Zebra Day February 1, 2026
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Yesterday was International Zebra Day and is observed every year on January 31. With their natural environment diminishing and increasing human development, these animals are in danger. International Zebra Day is all about raising awareness and what you can do to help in the conservation of this animal. Zebras are mostly found on the African continent, in the semi-desert areas of Kenya and Ethiopia, and the hilly areas of Namibia, Angola, and South Africa. Presently, three types of zebra can be found in the wild. They are the Grévy’s zebra, plains zebra, and the mountain zebra. Although the Grévy’s zebra, found in the northern regions of Kenya are extremely rare, they are an endangered variety having suffered a loss of more than 54% of its total population. The loss has occurred rapidly in the last three decades because of zebras being poached for their hides and pelts. The other two subspecies of zebra are less endangered than the Grevy’s zebra. Plains zebras are thriving and don’t face threats of endangerment. The mountain zebra lives in South Africa, Angola, and Namibia. Along with the dangers of poaching, these zebras are also in danger from locals who might hunt them for meat when the going gets tough. All of today’s photos were taken on the many zoocations that we took over the years. 
Quack! January 18, 2026
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: animals, baby animals, Central Park Zoo, nature, NYC, photography, Sea Ducks, waterfowl, wildlife, World Waterfowl Day, zoo babies, Zoos
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Yesterday (January 17th) was the second World Waterfowl Day. The goal is to spread awareness, knowledge, and interest for waterfowl, as well as the conservation of these birds and their habitats.This group of birds is comprised of more than 170 species of ducks, geese, and swans found throughout the world’s wetlands. Sadly, one-third of all wild waterfowl are considered threatened or endangered. Habitat loss and human population growth are the primary causes of waterfowl declines. Water pollution from agricultural runoff, waste, and other contaminants destroy the food sources for waterfowl. As wetlands are destroyed, so are essential spots for breeding, nesting, and feeding. World Waterfowl Day presents an opportunity for all to work towards the protection, conservation and reproduction of all waterfowl species to stop them from being in danger of extinction. Waterfowl are incredibly adaptable and can be found on every continent except Antarctica. In fact, they thrive in almost any environment that is near water. Protecting waterfowl is crucial. The loss of one species from our ecosystem can have an effect on other species. By protecting waterfowl, we are not only safeguarding the natural world but also the habitats that many other living things rely on – including humans! Enjoy just a small photo sampling of some of these beautiful species.
End of the Year Photos -2025 December 31, 2025
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: 2025, animals, baby animals, Butts, Happy new year, nature, NYC, photography, Red Panda, Sea Ducks, Snow Leopard cubs, Snow Monkey, wildlife, zoo babies, Zoos
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Today’s montage completes 22 years of posting my Sunday photos. By my calculations (and I won the math award in eighth grade) that’s about 1100 Sunday photo montages. Yikes! Thanks for coming along for the ride. Some of you have been with me for the entire 22 years. I am very thankful for that and welcome all the new subscribers. Hoping to do my best to keep posting on Sundays and an occasional mid-week post. I leave you as always, with no ‘ifs – just ends and butts.’ Wishing everyone a very safe, happy and healthy New Year. 
While at the Zoo 