Birds of the Toledo Zoo – Part Two October 8, 2014
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: Bird show, flamingos, Keet Retreat, nature, Penguins, photography, Toledo Zoo, travel, wildlife, zoocation, Zoos
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The Toledo Zoo has an exceptional bird collection. This year a new, terrific, fun, Bird Show was introduced and three new bird habitats were opened including Flamingo Key, Keet Retreat and Penguin Beach. Enjoy!
Toledo Zoo – Part One October 5, 2014
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: Central Park Zoo, nature, photography, Photography Workshop, Toledo Zoo, travel, wildlife, WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY workshops, zoocation, Zoos
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Last weekend’s whirlwind visit with old friends at the Toledo Zoo was nothing but fun. So much to see and photograph there will be two, count ’em, two – photo montages dedicated to this great zoo during the week.
For all of you wildlife photographers out there, we are running two WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY workshops at the Central Park Zoo this fall. Along with the fast filling up workshop being held on Sunday, October 19th (Pumpkintastic) there is another opportunity on Saturday, November 8th from 8:30 to 10:30. Check out all of the details (workshop includes breakfast and a chance to speak with our hard working keepers at their exhibits) for both workshops here (scroll down to Adult Programs) – I promise we will have fun – all before the zoo opens to the public.
Caption Please! September 14, 2014
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: amusing photos, banded mongoose, Central Park Zoo, nature, NYC, photography, Photography Workshop, Sea Ducks, sea lion, snow leopard, Wildlife photography, zoo
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Wildlife photography is great fun – especially when you get amusing photos that cry out for captions. Here are some photos for you to enjoy and caption. Feel free to share your wit with the rest of us on my website comments space.
For all of those camera enthusiasts out there, I’ll be running a Fall Foliage photography workshop at the Central Park Zoo on October 19 from 8:30 to 10:30. I will arrange some special pumpkin and other activities so you can get great animal shots. Here is a link to last year’s photos from this event. Pumpkintastic! 
Pop Quiz August 3, 2014
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: nature, photography, Pop Quiz, wildlife, Zoos
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Nothing like a Pop Quiz to get that resting summer brain to start working again. Have some fun trying to figure our Whose Toes are Those? All of the answer are below today’s photo montage. (No peeking).
Above the montage – Black and white ruffed lemur
Title photo- Baboon
Row 2- Ring-tailed Lemur, Polar Bear, African Fronted Parrot
Row-3- Nicobar Pigeon, Puffin
Row-4- Saki Monkey, Sloth
Row-5- Snow Monkey, Snow Leopard
Row-6- Chinstrap Penguin
Row-7- Black and White Panda, Echidna
Row-8- Tamandua, Waxy Monkey Frog
Row-9- Bonobo, Fennec Fox
Row-10-Binturong, Poison Dart Frog
Row-11-King Penguin
Summer Fun at the Central Park Zoo July 27, 2014
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: baby animals, banded mongoose, Central Park Zoo, nature, NYC, photography, Sea Ducks, sea lion, snow leopard, Zoos
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It has been almost four months since I shared photos from my home base, the Central Park Zoo. Our May, all Tennessee Zoocation, my June Arctic adventure and visits to other terrific zoos have made me derelict in sending out photos from my favorite zoo. Enjoy!
Svalbard: The Arctic Landscape July 13, 2014
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My Arctic adventure ends with Part Three – the landscape. Yes I was thrilled to see polar bears, walrus’, seals, reindeer and more but I was most captivated by the compelling landscape of ice, snow and water. The blues, blacks, turquoises and grays of the landscape kept me staring for hours as we sailed through this cold and beautiful land. I hope you have enjoyed the journey through my photos and if you are overwhelmed by the summer’s heat – that these photos have cooled you down a bit.
Svalbard: Land of the Ice Bear July 6, 2014
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: 80 degrees north, National Geographic/Linblad, nature, North Pole, Norway, photography, polar bears, Svalbard, travel, vacation, wildlife
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I just returned from an amazing adventure to Svalbard, Norway with National Geographic/Linblad to visit the land of the midnight sun – the Arctic. The grand prize was seeing polar bears in the wild but the Arctic has so much else for adventurers including walrus’, seals, Arctic foxes, whales (Beluga, Humpback and Fin) and reindeer. The richness of it’s bird life kept us busy scanning the skies and the waters. We reached the 80th parallel north and were about 600 miles from the North Pole. Part two will feature more mammals, birds and the beauty of the landscape. A special shout out to a great crew and expedition naturalists. For those interested in maps, I have included a map of Svalbard below today’s montage.
The Chattanooga Zoo June 11, 2014
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: Chattanooga Zoo, nature, photography, travel, wildlife, zoocation
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Our third zoo on our all Tennessee Zoocation was the delightful Chattanooga Zoo. Acreage-wise it was the smallest on our trip but the most memorable. They have a terrific collection of animals with wonderful sight lines for both casual visitors and photographers. A huge shout out to Director Darde Long and education specialist and great guide, James Brantley for their hospitality, spirit and generosity of time.
The Bronx Zoo – Spring, 2014 April 27, 2014
Posted by judylobo in Black and White Ruffed Lemurs.Tags: baby animals, Bronx Zoo, nature, nursing giraffe, photography, sea lion, zoocation, Zoos
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It’s been about six months since I last visited the Bronx Zoo. It is a big zoo with lots of wonderful things to see. Comfortable walking shoes are a must.
Tropical Respite February 23, 2014
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: Central Park Zoo, nature, NYC, photography, Photography Workshop, wildlife
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After weeks of snow and ice I decided to spend a little quality time in the Central Park Zoo’s Tropic Zone. It was just what the doctor ordered. It is warm, colorful, and filled with wonderful sounds and calls. If you like today’s montage how about signing up for my next Central Park Zoo Photography Workshop on Sunday, March 9, from 8:30 to 10:30. Experience breakfast and a photo shoot with our Tropical Birds and maybe we will be lucky and there will still be some opportunities for snow photos too. 
While at the Zoo 