The Grizzlies – Betty and Veronica March 29, 2015
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The Central Park Zoo’s newest residents, grizzly bears Betty and Veronica, have settled in nicely to their new home. After a long cold winter they have truly begun to enjoy their streams, ponds and pools and can be seen bathing throughout the day. Come visit!
The Last Gasp of Winter March 22, 2015
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: Central Park Zoo, grizzly bear, nature, NYC, photography, Sea Ducks, sea lion, snow leopard, Snow Monkey
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As most of you know, on the first day of spring we got four inches of snow in the Big Apple. I thought it was a good time to share some of the last snowy day zoo photos for awhile (I hope).
Snow Day! February 1, 2015
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: Central Park Zoo, Grizzly bears Betty and Veronica, harbor seals, photography, Red Panda, snow days, snow leopard, Snow Leopard cubs, Snow Monkey
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I love snow days. We did not get the predicted amount of snow but we got enough to allow the Central Park Zoo animals to really enjoy themselves. (Me too). Here’s a a fun trip down memory lane. Zoe, at three years old, enjoyed her first snow at the Central Park Zoo on December 20, 2009. 
Winter Fun at the Central Park Zoo January 18, 2015
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: Central Park Zoo, Grizzly bears Betty and Veronica, photography, Photography Workshop, Sea Ducks, snow leopard, Snow Leopard cubs, Snow Monkey, zoocation, Zoos
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Yes, it is cold but if you are dressed correctly winter is just about the best time to visit a zoo. The crowds are gone and many of the temperate animals are more active and engaging. Today’s montage is devoted to that energy.
Want to see these gorgeous animals up close an very personal? Come to my next Wildlife Photo Workshop at the Central Park Zoo on Sunday, January 25th from 8:30 to 10:30. Click here, scroll to Adult Programs and sign up.
The First Snow of 2015 January 11, 2015
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: baby animals, Betty and Veronica, Central Park Zoo, grizzly bears, Grizzly bears Betty and Veronica, Malala the snow leopard cub, nature, NYC, photography, Sea Lion Pup, snow leopard, Snow Monkey, travel, wildlife, zoo babies
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There’s nothing quite like watching animals frolic in the snow. Tuesday’s few inches of snow made for some great zoo animal action. This week’s montage features Central Park Zoo’s debut of grizzly bears, Betty and Veronica and seven month old snow leopard cub, Malala, enjoying her first taste of snow. The snow monkeys and red pandas also enjoyed their first snow of 2015. Come visit.
The San Francisco Zoo – 2015 January 4, 2015
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: Central Park Zoo, photography, Photography Workshop, San Francisco Zoo, travel, zoocation, Zoos
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A New Year’s trip to the West Coast found us once again at the wonderful San Francisco Zoo. This zoo holds a special place for my California family and me. A loud shout out to Dom Dorsa, Curator of Birds and Reptiles for his generosity, spirit and time. You made our visit very special.
Want to see the animals at the Central Park Zoo up close and personal before public hours? Come to my next Wildlife Photo Workshop at the Central Park Zoo in three weeks, on Sunday, January 25th from 8:30 to 10:30. Click here, scroll to Adult Programs and sign up. 
Gifts That Keep on Giving December 21, 2014
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: baby animals, Betty and Veronica, Central Park Zoo, juvenile harbor seals, nature, photography, Snow Leopard cubs, Tis the season, travel, zoocation
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‘Tis the season for gift giving and one of the great things about zoos is that gifts are in abundance and they keep on giving all year long. Today’s montage is devoted to some of the 2014 gifts at the Central Park Zoo. Included are two adorable, recently arrived, juvenile harbor seals, two sunbittens, a Victorian crowned-pigeon, leaf-tailed geckos, red-crested turaco chicks, Papaya the sheep, a white-naped crane chick, poison dart frogs, oodles of endangered duckings and of course, Malala, the snow leopard cub. Stay tuned to meet Betty and Veronica, two grizzly bears who will be making their debut soon. Come visit the zoo and give yourself a gift.
Snow Leopards at the Central Park Zoo December 14, 2014
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: Bryant Park, Celsius Bar, Celsius Bar and Restaurant, Central Park Zoo, photography, Photography Workshop, snow leopard, Snow Leopard cubs, Snow Leopard Vodka, Zoos
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Winter is the best time to visit snow leopards at the Central Park Zoo. Come meet Zoe and her six month old cub, Malala in one habitat and daddy Askai in another. If you are in Bryant Park this winter, check out the Celsius Bar and Restaurant, which has great views of the skating rink, tree and shops. The Celsius Bar also features Snow Leopard Vodka along with four of my huge photos of the Central Park Zoo’s snow leopards on display thru March 1st. Very very cool indeed. You can get an idea of the facility as you scroll down today’s montage.
Want to see these gorgeous snow leopards up close an very personal? Come to my next Wildlife Photo Workshop at the Central Park Zoo on Sunday, January 25th from 8:30 to 10:30. Click here, scroll to Adult Programs and sign up.
The Eyes Have It December 7, 2014
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: Audrey and Roberta, baby animals, Benny the dog, Central Park Zoo, desk calendar, eyes are the windows to the soul, Mary Schwalm, Photography Workshop, snow leopard, Snow Leopard cubs, zoocation
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Zoo photography is both challenging and fun. They say the eyes are the window to the soul – I don’t know about that – but I do know if you can capture a gorgeous creature looking back at you – it is a great photo moment. A special connection is made between the subject and the viewer. Today’s montage is devoted to those moments.
Are you getting a new camera, lens or phone for Christmas, Hanukkah (or whatever you celebrate)? Why not try it out at my next Wildlife Photo Workshop at the Central Park Zoo on Sunday, January 25th from 8:30 to 10:30. Perhaps we will get lucky and have snowy photo ops but I can surely guarantee you will see some new residents at the zoo and have fun all before the zoo opens to the public. Click here, scroll to Adult Programs and sign up.
My zoocation buddy and good friend Mary Schwalm is again offering her amazing 2015 desk calendars. The images are from this year’s zoocations. The calendar makes a great gift for office an swap, holiday party, stocking stuffer, and a unique gift to enjoy throughout the year. Just $10 – for details click here.
Flip, Flop, Fly November 23, 2014
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: California sea lions, Central Park Zoo, photography, sea lion, wildlife, Zoos
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The four California sea lions who live at the Central Park Zoo never cease to amaze. They flip, flap, flop and fly across the pool and into the air. Come watch April, Katie, Edith, little Charlie and of course their dazzling zookeepers daily during their feed and demonstration at 11:30, 1:30 and 3:30 each day. 
While at the Zoo 