Central Park Zoo Summer Fun July 14, 2013
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: baby animals, banded mongoose, Central Park Zoo, NYC, photography, sea lion, Titi Monkeys, wildlife, zoo babies, zoocation, Zoos
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This week the Central Park Zoo introduced a pair of Titi Monkeys who can be seen upstairs in the tropic zone’s mezzanine. While you are up there do not miss the adorable, very active six baby Banded Mongooses (and their big brother). If you get too warm, cool off in the chilly Penguin House where you can find four species of penguin – Chinstrap, Gentoo, Rockhopper and King. Come visit – it’s fun!
There’s no place like home… July 7, 2013
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: baby animals, banded mongoose, Central Park Zoo, Gus the polar bear, nature, NYC, photography, Sea Ducks, sea lion, travel, wildlife, zoo babies, zoocation
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It has been a couple of months of Sundays (and occasional Wednesdays) since I have featured my home base, the Central Park Zoo. There’s lots going on at NYC’s little gem of a zoo. We have three Swan Goose goslings, young Patagonian Cavy twins, baby Banded Mongooses and a young Victorian Crowned Pigeon. The usual cast of other wonderful animals includes Gus the polar bear, three acrobatic sea lions, April, Katy and Edith and the largest sea duck collection in a zoo in North America. Come visit – There’s no place like home!
The Raptor Trust – June 2013 June 30, 2013
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: baby animals, barbara rosenthal, nature, photography, red tailed hawk, The Raptor Trust, travel, vacation, wildlife
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The Raptor Trust in Millington, NJ is a wonderful place to visit and support. Owners and operators Len and Diane Soucy hosted us last Sunday on a return visit to this amazing place. Over the past 40 years Len has taken in, rescued, rehabilitated, released or housed as education animals over 90,000 birds. He has managed to rehabilitate and release almost half that number. Within the 14 acres there is a state-of-the-art medical facilities, quality exterior housing for several hundred birds, and an education building. My good friends who run the Binky Foundation and I plan another visit in the fall when they release a red-tailed hawk in memory of our dear departed friend, Barbara Rosenthal.
San Francisco Zoo – June, 2013 June 23, 2013
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: baby animals, photography, San Francisco Zoo, travel, wildlife, zoocation, Zoos
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When visiting my California family we always go to the San Francisco Zoo. Last week’s visit was extra special because Bird Curator, Dominick Dorsa was our host. He was amazingly generous with his time and gave my family some memorable extra special zoo access. A big shout out to Dominick and the staff at the San Francisco Zoo.
Happy Father’s Day – 2013 June 16, 2013
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: baby animals, nature, photography, travel, wildlife, zoocation, Zoos
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A big shout out to all of the father’s in the animal kingdom! Happy Father’s Day to one and all.
Blank Park Zoo – Des Moines, Iowa May 22, 2013
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: baby animals, Blank Park Zoo, Des Moines Iowa, marine mammals, photography, snow monkeys, travel, wildlife, zoocation, Zoos
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Zoocation Zoo #3, the Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines, Iowa was a delightful 22 acre surprise. Lots of terrific habitats, including adorable baby snow monkeys, free range joeys and active marine mammals. Their Africa Savannah was not quite open due to recent flooding but when it is open the zoo will be even better. If you are in the area – I recommend a visit.
Minnesota Zoo May 19, 2013
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: Apple Valley, baby animals, Minnesota Zoo, Penguin Chicks, photography, sea otter, travel, vacation, wildlife, zoocation, Zoos
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I credit good friend Jamie with our idea for zoocation 2013, when she relocated to the Minnesota Zoo, to become their Bird Supervisor. Zoo #2 on was an all access pass with Jamie and her colleagues as they showed us their fantastic zoo. We got an up close and personal visit with their two adorable penguin chicks, a behind the scenes visit in the enormous tropics trail aviary, the Grizzly coast, the sea otter area, Minnesota trail and much more. Looking forward to revisiting with Jamie in the coming years as we watch this already enormous zoo grow bigger and better. A big Lobo shout out to Jamie!
Happy Mother’s Day – 2013 May 12, 2013
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: baby animals, Mother's Day zoo animals, photography, Snow Monkey, travel, wildlife, zoocation, Zoos
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My mother, Lillian Wolfe, is long gone, but her advice, warnings and general ‘Lili-isms’ live on in my daily life. She taught me to fight the good fight and to write letters to City Hall when I was pissed. She also gave me my moral compass – one glance from Lillian told me instantly whether my 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, caregivers, nurturers, pamperers, surrogates and loving coddlers out there. You make it all work. And a huge salute to all of the Zoo mothers in today’s photo montage.
Zoocation 2013 has come to an end. It was a zoo-sastional. Stay tuned to see six new montages from our latest zoo-venture.
A Much Needed Dose of Cute April 21, 2013
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: baby animals, Benny the dog, Central Park Zoo, photography, wildlife, Zoos
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This past week was filled with many bad, sad and depressing news stories. I thought that everyone could use a Sunday ‘dose of cute’. Hope these photos (all taken at the Central Park Zoo) put that smile back on your face.
To add to your smile factor, check out a recent photo of Benny the dog, below today’s montage, with his favorite (albeit shredded) toy, Mr. Koala.
Happy Valentine’s Day – 2013 February 14, 2013
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: baby animals, Benny the dog, Central Park Zoo, Happy Valentine's Day, nature, photography, Valentine Dog, wildlife, zoocation
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While at the Zoo 