The Zoos of New England March 22, 2014
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: African Pygmy Falcon Chicks, baby animals, Franklin Park Zoo, New England, photography, Stone Zoo, travel, wildlife, zoocation
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A quick trip up to New England mixing zoo business and pleasure made for a nice winter break. A shout out to the staff at the Franklin Park Zoo for accommodating our mid-afternoon arrival and a big shout out to our friends in North Andover for their hospitality. Two zoos in two days makes for lots of fun and a mini-zoocation.
March at the Staten Island Zoo March 16, 2014
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: Amur Leopards, baby animals, Binturong baby, Marc Valitutto, photography, Staten Island Ferry, Staten Island Zoo, Tamandua baby, travel, wildlife, zoo babies, zoocation, Zoos
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This was my fourth visit to the Staten Island Zoo since my friend Marc Valitutto became the the General Curator and Veterinarian. Once again, Marc gave us a fabulous tour and showed us the amazing changes he has made in this 75 year old zoo. The collection has jumped from 750 to over 1500 animals and continues to grow. We met the zoo’s newest adorable female baby binturong, (who smells just like popcorn) plus got to greet the sweetest baby Tamandua and Mom. Their new Amur Leopard exhibit is now open and at 4,500 square feet makes for a great visitor experience. The cats are active and very close. A shout out to Marc for his generosity and continuing great work. The Staten Island Zoo, which proudly calls itself ‘New York’s Biggest Little Zoo’ is a great place to visit. We went via the Staten Island Ferry which in and of itself is a great adventure.
Polar Vortex and the Central Park Zoo February 2, 2014
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: baby animals, Central Park Zoo, photography, Polar Vortex, sea lion, Snow Leopard cubs, Snow Monkey, The Central Park Zoo, wildlife, zoocation
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As you all know – January was bitterly cold. The Central Park Zoo became a month long winter wonderland – and the forecast predicts more to come.
The National Zoo and Bao Bao January 26, 2014
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: baby animals, Bao Bao the panda, photography, travel, wildlife, zoocation, Zoos
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We could not resist a visit to The National Zoo to meet the adorable five month old panda, Bao Bao. She made her debut to the public last week. At only 18 pounds she is beyond adorable. We were lucky to catch her awake for a short time. Bao Bao means ‘precious’ or ‘treasure’ in Mandarin. Check out the video I took in 2008 when the last panda was born at the National Zoo. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaVrBTFtIJE
Airborne January 19, 2014
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: baby animals, Central Park Zoo, photography, Sea Lions, Snow Leopard cubs, Snow Monkey, wildlife, zoo babies, zoocation
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Leaping leopards, flying monkeys, soaring sea lions and bounding babies are a joy to see at the Central Park Zoo. It is even better when you can capture that moment with your camera. Today’s montage is all about those special moments.
Year Round Gifts from the Central Park Zoo December 8, 2013
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: baby animals, Central Park Zoo, photography, Sea Ducklings, Sea Lion Pup, Snow Leopard cubs, travel, wildlife, Zoos
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Giving and receiving gifts during the holiday is grand but at the Central Park Zoo gifts are given all year long. This week’s photo montage salutes just some of the Zoo’s arrivals during 2013. The twin snow leopard cubs made their public debut last month and continue to draw happy visitors. The arrival of a young sea lion pup increases our collection to four females. This year also saw the birth of banded mongooses, baby Patagonian cavies, an adorable chinstrap penguin chick, swan goslings, a Victorian crown pigeon chick and a baby lamb. The Central Park Zoo has 23 different duck species on exhibit and has the largest public collection of sea ducks both by number of individuals and species represented in the world. Most of the species are either uncommon in zoos or endangered in the wild. Some of this year’s new hatchlings include both Pacific Common and Spectacled eiders, Long-tailed ducks, Scaly-sided and Red breasted Mergansers, Falcated, Baer’s Pochard and Radjah ducklings. It was a very good year. I cannot conclude today’s montage without including my own special gift, my two kittens, Audrey and Roberta below today’s montage.
Central Park’s Zoo new sea lion, Charlie November 24, 2013
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Meet the newest resident at the Central Park Zoo. Little Charlie the sea lion, now lives with April, Katie and Edith in the Central Garden pool. Come see her and our fast growing adorable snow leopard twins soon. The summer crowds have gone and it is a perfect time to have close-up and personal time with our beautiful animals. Take a shopping break this holiday season and bring your while family to the zoo.
Prospect Park Zoo Baby Bonanza November 17, 2013
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We headed to Brooklyn to see all of the zoo babies now at the Prospect Park Zoo. A terrific, fun visit included their five month old Red Panda cub twins, Geoffrey Marmoset twins, baby baboons and a young sea lion pup. Speaking of babies, below today’s montage you can see photos of my two adorable 2.5 month old kittens. If you are on facebook, you can ‘like’ their page (Audrey and Roberta). It is fun, you get a photo a day and they have a fast growing list of fans.
Snow Leopard Cubs at the Central Park Zoo November 10, 2013
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: baby animals, Bronx Zoo, Central Park Zoo, photography, Photography Workshop, Sacramento Zoo and Askai, Snow Leopard cubs, travel, wildlife, Zoos
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Two adorable snow leopard cubs made their public debut at the Central Park Zoo this week. The twins were born on June 2, 2013 and now weigh about 30 pounds each. When fully grown they can be anywhere from 60 to 120 pounds. Zoe, the mother is seven and was born at the Sacramento Zoo and Askai is six and came to us via the Bronx Zoo but was born in a zoo in Berlin, Germany. The ‘awwwwwwwwwww’ factor was loud and clear from happy visitors who came to see the cubs this week. I encourage you to drop everything and visit us as soon as you can. They grow up quickly. I dedicate this week’s photo montage to Zoe and the yet, un-named cubs. If you scroll to the bottom you can see the very handsome Askai, the cubs’ father.
For those of you that are signed up (or want to sign up – there are spaces left) for the two photo workshops at the zoo this month will get to have a few private moments with the cubs before the public runs up the hill to see them. Click here and under Family Programs you will find: Grandparents Photo Series: Breakfast with the Birds next Sunday, November 17 from 8:30 to 10:30 and under Adult Programs you will find: Photo Series: Breakfast with the Birds two weeks from today on November 24th from 8:30 to 10:30. Sign up – it’s fun and you will see these a adorable cubs for sure.
Kittens! November 1, 2013
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: Audrey and Roberta, baby animals, Benny the dog, Kittens, Madison the cat, photography
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Meet my two new kittens – Audrey and Roberta. They are seven weeks old and have been exploring every nook and cranny in my home. They are curious about Benny the dog (he seems to like them a lot) and rightfully cautious about Madison the cat. They are endlessly entertaining. Enjoy!
While at the Zoo 