Winter at the Staten Island Zoo February 8, 2015
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: Arctic Fox pups, Baby Binturong, Cassowary, fennec fox, Ground Hornbill, Marc Valitutto, Oryx, photography, Staten Island Chuck, Staten Island Zoo, zoocation, Zoos
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It is always a treat to introduce friends to the fun at the always terrific Staten Island Zoo. Along with the terrific zoo collection, we got to meet up-close and personal, a young ground hornbill, Gregory the fennec fox, Foster the kangaroo, the now grown arctic foxes and of course, the popcorn smelling adorable, young binturong. Thanks again to Veterinarian and General Curator, Dr. Marc Valitutto for his time and energy. We loved our visit (and will be back).
September at the Staten Island Zoo September 7, 2014
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: Arctic Fox pups, Baby Binturong, CC the sloth. Gregory the fennec fox, Ground Hornbill, Marc Valitutto, photography, Staten Island Zoo, travel, zoo babies, zoocation, Zoos
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What a treat to introduce two out of town friends to the fun at the always terrific Staten Island Zoo. We got to meet a new young Ground Hornbill, along with old friends such as CC the sloth, Gregory the Fennec Fox, the fast growing Arctic Fox pups and of course, the popcorn smelling adorable, baby Binturong. Thanks again to Vet and General Curator, Marc Valitutto for his time and energy. We loved our visit (and will be back).
Staten Island Zoo (Part Two) March 23, 2014
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: baby animals, Baby Binturong, Baby Tamandua, Marc Valitutto, photography, Staten Island, Staten Island Zoo, travel, wildlife, zoocation, Zoos
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Back to back visits to the Staten Island Zoo was, as usual, terrific – thanks to General Curator and Veterinarian, Marc Valitutto. Once again, Marc generously showed us around. This week I focused my camera on some of the amazing and beautiful residents that I missed last week. Of course, a visit with the popcorn smelling Opal, the baby Binturong, was a must as was another chance to see the little baby Tamandua. More sensational things will be happening at Staten Island in the next few months. I will be back for sure.
Fall at the Staten Island Zoo October 13, 2013
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: Amur Leopards, baby animals, Baby Binturong, Central Park Zoo, Photography Workshop, Sloth, Staten Island Ferry, Staten Island Zoo, travel, wildlife, zoocation, Zoos
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We went to visit our friend, Marc Valitutto the General Curator and Veterinarian at the Staten Island Zoo. 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 250 to over 350 species and continues to grow. In a few weeks, their two gorgeous Amur Leopards will move into a 4,500 square foot exhibit which will be three stories high – making it one of the largest exhibits in the nation. We met the zoo’s new adorable baby binturong, (smells like popcorn) in the new nursery, which can also be viewed by the public, where we met a young fennec fox, sloth, baby crane and African porcupine. 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.
Upcoming fun Photo workshops at the Central Park Zoo:
1. October 20 – 8:30 to 10:30 – Fall Foliage Series – A few spaces left in next Sunday’s guaranteed fun pumpkin/fall foliage extravaganza.
2. November 17 – 8:30 to 10:30 – Grandparents Photo Series – A fun family experience spending time with the tropic zone birds, watching them eat breakfast, taking photographs with your kid(s) .
3. November 24 – 8:30 to 10:30 – Breakfast with the Birds – Spend time with the tropic zone birds, watch them eat breakfast, photography heaven.
While at the Zoo 