Gribbit! March 19, 2023
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: animals, frogs, Gribbit, nature, NYC, photography, wildlife
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Tomorrow, March 20, we celebrate World Frog Day as we join in the worldwide tribute to these amazing amphibians. World Frog Day was first established in 1995 as a way to raise awareness about frogs and other amphibians. Not only are frogs fascinating creatures, but they also play an important role in our environment. Five fun facts about frogs 1. A group of frogs is called an army. 2. Frogs drink water through their skin. 3. Frogs are found all over the world. 4..The world’s largest frog species is known as the ‘Goliath Frog.’ 5. A frog’s eyes and nose are on the very top of their heads.
Top o’ the mornin’ to ya! March 17, 2023
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: animals, Central Park Zoo, Mr. Pepe, nature, NYC, photography, St. Patrick's Day, Wearing of the green, wildlife, Zoos
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An infrequent mid-week photo montage is in order this special day. Happy St. Patrick’s Day to one and all. We will all be wearing some green today as do these amazing beautiful animals. Erin go Bragh!
Best in Snow Memories March 5, 2023
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: animals, Central Park Zoo, grizzly bears, nature, NYC, photography, Red Panda, Sea Ducks, sea lion, snow leopard, Snow Leopard cubs, Snow Monkey, wildlife, zoo babies, Zoos
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This winter has thus far been a bust in NYC. I know it has been hard in other places that normally do not get snow but for us…meh. I do not drive and do not have to shovel, so for me, the snow is an opportunity to simply admire nature and take lots of photos of beautiful animals at the Central Park Zoo. I searched my photo archives for some of my favorite snow photos. I enjoyed my trip down memory lane and hope you do too.
Love is in the Air February 12, 2023
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: animals, baby animals, nature, photography, Sea Ducks, sea lion, snow leopard, Snow Leopard cubs, Snow Monkey, Valentine's Day, wildlife, zoo babies, Zoos
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Happy Valentine’s Day (two days early). Lots of snuggling, kanoodling, breeding and nesting going on all over the animal world. Smooches to you all! 
End of the Year Tushes January 1, 2023
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: 2023, animals, Butts, Happy new year, nature, NYC, photography, Tushes, zoo babies, Zoos
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Today’s montage completes 19 years of my sending out these Sunday photos. By my calculations that’s over 960 Sunday photo montages. Oh my! Thanks for coming along for the ride. Some of you have been with me for the entire 19 years. I am very thankful for that. Hoping to do my best to keep posting on Sundays. I leave you as always with no ‘ifs, just ends, butts and tushes.’ Wishing everyone a happy and healthy New Year. 
Tradition, Tradition! November 6, 2022
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: Daylight Savings Time, fall foliage, nature, photography, Southwick's Zoo, travel, wildlife, Zoos
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Our annual tradition of visiting the always fun Southwick’s Zoo in Mendon MA continues. The visit did not disappoint and the foliage was glorious. For those that miss my traditional photo montage about daylight savings time, clocks, etc – here is last year’s post. 
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year October 30, 2022
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: animals, Central Park Zoo, nature, NYC, photography, Photography Workshop, Pumpkin enrichment, Red Panda, snow leopard, Snow Monkey, wildlife, Zoos
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The most wonderful time of year for me is pumpkin season. It is fun, colorful and enriching. Enjoy last Sunday’s photos from our fun photo session at the Central Park Zoo. 
International Snow Leopard Day October 23, 2022
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: animals, Central Park Zoo, International Snow Leoard Day, nature, NYC, photography, snow leopard, Snow Leopard cubs, wildlife, zoo babies, Zoos
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Full disclosure – I love taking photos of snow leopards. They are beautiful animals and especially captivating in the snow. A salute to the Central Park Zoo’s snow leopards on International Snow Leopard Day . Here’s to Mei Mei, Bo, Molly, Askai, Malala, River, Summit, Asha and Valens, all pictured here, our very special Central Park Zoo cats both past and present. 
Tisch Children’s Zoo at 25 October 2, 2022
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: animals, Central Park Zoo, nature, NYC, petting zoo, photography, Photography Workshop, Sea Ducks, Tisch Children's Zoo, wildlife, zoo babies, Zoos
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September was the 25th anniversary of the opening of the Tisch Children’s Zoo as an addition to the Central Park Zoo. The zoo was designed especially for children age 6 and under, allowing little animal lovers to meet gentle creatures up close. The “Enchanted Forest” features a petting zoo with goats, sheep and a cow that the kids can feed. I remember opening day very well and it is still one of my favorite spots at the zoo. I dedicate today’s montage to many of our beloved Tisch animals both past and present. Enjoy this trip down memory lane with some of our favorite animals such as Othello, Otis and Oliver, Beet, Turnip, Sid, Frankie and Milo, Curly, Abe, Spot, Major Mitchell’s and the Kookaburras. Want to visit Tisch? Come to my photo session at the Central Park Zoo. It is being held on Sunday October 23rd and you can sign up here. https://centralparkzoo.com/learn/adults/adult-programs. 
Don’t Bug Me! September 25, 2022
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: American Museum of atural History, animals, Central Park Zoo, Insects, Leon Biss, nature, NYC, photography, Photography Workshop
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The exhibit Extinct and Endangered at the Museum of Natural History is fascinating, beautiful and amazing. British photographer Leon Biss has created eye popping, way larger than life (some are over 8 ft wide) photos of insects. ‘Photographs in Extinct and Endangered are created from over 10,000 individual images using a bespoke camera system and microscope objectives, with the final artworks revealing intricate details normally hidden from the human eye’. This exhibit is available with general admission tickets. Go see it and avail yourself of this photographic wonder. Speaking of photos, I am happy to announce the Central Park Zoo will once again be holding adult photo sessions after a two year hiatus. This time we feature my favorite – PUMPKINS! It is being held on Sunday October 23rd and you can sign up here. https://centralparkzoo.com/learn/adults/adult-programs. See you there! 
While at the Zoo 