Spring at the Central Park Zoo March 31, 2013
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Rarely a holiday goes by (whether we celebrate it or not here at Casa Lobo) that doesn’t cry out for a new hat that Benny the dog can wear. Enjoy this year’s Easter Benny..
Spring has sprung at the Central Park Zoo. The flowers are waking up after a long winter, and our animals are more active than ever. Come visit us.
Our Breakfast with the Birds class (April 28th) is sold out but there are a few spaces left in our Family Program, Images in Spring (Sunday, April 14th from 9 to 10:30). This family program is designed for parents and kids to share a photo adventure before the zoo opens. Click here for details and to sign up.
Dallas World Aquarium March 17, 2013
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: Benny the dog, Dallas World Aquarium, photography, rainforest ecosystem, south american rainforest, Texas, travel, wildlife, zoocation, Zoos
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The Dallas World Aquarium is an AZA facility is located in downtown Dallas, Texas. My favorite part of this terrific facility was the seven-story Orinoco Secrets of the River exhibit that highlights the unique bio-diversity of the South American rainforest ecosystem. The culture of the Maya also comes to life in an eight-story Mundo Maya exhibit. Plants and animals prevalent in Mayan folklore are featured in this immersion experience. The highlight is a 400,000-gallon walk-through Cenote exhibit filled with sharks, rays and sea turtles of the Yucatan Peninsula. Black-footed penguins and Shoebill storks also greet us year round in their outdoor South Africa exhibit. If you ever find yourself in Dallas (and I never thought I would) this is a must see stop. Also, for those that clamor for a Benny photo – check him out (above) in his St Patrick’s formal wear.
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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Open Wide January 6, 2013
Posted by judylobo in Baby Animals, Big Cats, Central Park Zoo, photography, Wildlife, Zoo.Tags: Benny the dog, Central Park Zoo, nature, photography, Photography Workshop, Sea Ducks, snow leopard, wildlife
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Photo themes are fun. Sometimes a theme pops into my head while at the zoo and other times the themes are generously offered by my subjects. Today’s theme is ‘Open Wide.’ It was fun to put together. And yes, that is Benny the dog, opening wide for my camera at home. If you liked today’s photos check out these three other themed montages from 2012.
The early bird…
Whose toes are those?
Gotta Move it!
For those that are looking for a fun zoo photo outing, on Saturday, February 2nd (Groundhog Day) I will be running a Winter Photo Adventure for adults and children at the Central Park Zoo. We will go on a family scavenger hunt in the zoo using our cameras (there is a ‘theme’ involved). Ticket price includes 1 child and 1 adult. (Ages 6-18 with adult.) Sign up here – it is listed under ‘family programs.’
‘Tis better to give… December 23, 2012
Posted by judylobo in Big Cats, Central Park Zoo, Mongoose, Mountain Coati, Nature, photography, Red Pandas, Snow Leopard, Snow Monkeys, Wildlife, Zoo.Tags: Benny the dog, Central Park Zoo, coati, lemur, nature, NYC, photography, saki, saki monkeys, snow leopard, Snow Monkey, travel, zoo
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‘Tis better to give than to receive. It is a great adage and we saw it first hand when some of the animals at the Central Park Zoo got surprise food treats this week disguised in festive holiday casing. Check out our snow leopard, snow monkeys, red pandas, Southern coatis, saki monkeys, black and white ruffed lemurs, banded mongoose, muntjac and cotton top tamarins being enriched by our gifts.
The handsome dog above is of course Benny, my oft photographed pooch. A very Happy Holiday season to all of you from the gang at Casa Lobo.
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. Enjoy this video I took on December 20th, 2009 when we had a foot of snow fall in the City. Along with the snow our then three year old snow leopard got a holiday gift to play with all day.
Madison Square Park Reflections December 16, 2012
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: baseball, Benny the dog, holiday tree, Madison Square Park, NYC, photography, Statue of Liberty torch, travel
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Madison Square Park is the park where Benny, my dog, and I spend lots of time. Benny’s time is spent sniffing and dreaming of catching that elusive squirrel and I daydream, reflect, chat with neighbors, other dog walkers, and strangers. Beginning in 1912, Madison Square Park was home to the first public holiday tree in the nation. Considering the special 100th year anniversary Benny and I spent some quality time admiring this year’s tree. If you look closely you can see both of us in the reflections. Madison Square Park was home to the torch of the Statue of Liberty for six years to raise funds for the completion of the statue and its pedestal. There is also a suggestion that the southwest corner of Madison Square Park is where America’s pastime, baseball, got its mid-19th century start.game.. Whatever the history – enjoy today’s reflections.
Prospect Park Zoo and a Happy Hanukkah December 9, 2012
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: baby animals, Benny the dog, Brooklyn, Happy Hanukkah, nature, photography, Prospect Park Zoo, wildlife
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Growing up in Brooklyn, the Prospect Park Zoo was my first zoo and will always have a special place in my heart. I hope you enjoy this week’s visit to Brooklyn where I feature an adorable new male calf, twin Geoffroy Tamarin babies, a red-eyed tree frog, dingo, red panda and much more. Enjoy all of these fabulous faces and a very special Hanukkah greeting to one and all from my house to your house. If you subscribe to my weekly photos (and get them in your in-box) you are probably not able to view my videos directly from your inbox. 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 from Marley the Hanukkah singing dog. Marley is very talented. I have not been able to teach my dog Benny how to sing but he is excellent at striking a pose as soon as I approach him with my camera. 
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.
Pumpkin Fun at the Central Park Zoo November 4, 2012
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: banded mongoose, Benny the dog, big cats, Central Park Zoo, Halloween, nature, Photography Workshop, pumpkins, Snow Monkey, wildlife, zoocation
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The day before Hurricane Sandy hit New York City we innocently enjoyed some pumpkin enrichment fun with many of the beautiful animals at the Central Park Zoo. Hope these photos make you smile as much as I did while taking the shots. There are still a few spaces left in my Fall Photo Workshop next Sunday, November 11th from 9 to 11 AM. Guaranteed fun. Click here and sign up.
That’s my dog Benny (above) showing off his Halloween costume. Sadly, Halloween was cancelled in the City but Benny got to wear his costume around Casa Lobo and get many treats.
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 – mongooses and pumpkin fun from 2011:
The View from Casa Lobo November 3, 2012
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: Benny the dog, Casa Lobo, Hurricane Sandy, Madison the cat, photography
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It was a very rough week for those who suffered through Hurricane Sandy. I am only now beginning to see the devastation on TV after emerging from four days without power at Casa Lobo. The above photo of Benny and me was taken by our doorman before the more difficult days that were to come. Each day got more difficult and I apologize to those that crossed my path as my mood became darker and edgier – and I lost my sense of humor somewhere along the way. Probably during one of those wretched climbs up 11 flights of stairs with Benny the dog. In Benny’s defense – he was a trooper and Madison the cat just continued to do her thing (as cats do). I took some photos along the way and thought I would share them with you.
Here is a link that depicts some great shots from more daring photographers who roamed the City during this past week. The very popular HighLine suffered as well. Closer to my heart, the he NY Aquarium got hit very hard. Here is a link for photos and if you are inclined to help there are instructions on the NY Aquarium link.
I hope all of you out there are warm dry and safe from harm.
While at the Zoo 