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. 
SNOWPOCALYPSE February 9, 2014
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: Central Park Zoo, nature, NYC, photography, Sea Ducks, sea lion, Snow Leopard cubs, Snow Monkey, snowpocalypse, zoocation
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New York City’s snowfall in 2013 amounted to 27 inches. It is only February and we have already tracked 40 inches with more snow coming later today. SNOWPOCALYPSE!
End of the Year Photos – No ‘ifs’ – Just Ends and Butts (2013) December 29, 2013
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: nature, photography, travel, vacation, wildlife, zoocation, Zoos
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It has been a great year for new faces, places and spaces. Thank you for coming along for the ride. I celebrate the end of my 10th year of Sunday montages, and following tradition I leave you with with no ‘ifs,’ – just ends and butts. I am also taking a look back at some of the new places that we have visited. Looking forward to more zoo-cations in 2014 and wishing you all a very Happy Zoo Year!
Fort Worth Zoo –
Dallas World Aquarium –
Oakland Zoo –
Beardsley Zoo –
Dickerson Park Zoo –
Kansas City Zoo –
Blank Park Zoo –
Minnesota Zoo –
Como Zoo and Conservatory –
The Raptor Trust–
St Louis Zoo –
Cape May County Zoo –
Staten Island Zoo –
Toledo Zoo –
Southwick’s Zoo –
Franklin Park Zoo –
Turtleback Zoo–
Philadelphia Zoo–
San Francisco Zoo–
Reflections on a Winter Day – Madison Square Park December 21, 2013
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: Benny the dog, Madison Square Park, nature, NYC, photography
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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. 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.
First Snow of the Season at the Central Park Zoo December 15, 2013
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: Central Park Zoo, nature, NYC, photography, Sea Ducks, sea lion, snow in NYC, Snow Leopard cubs, Snow Monkey, wildlife, zoo babies, zoocation
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We did not get much snow earlier this week but we got enough for some fun snow photos of the zoo residents (especially the snow leopard twins) enjoying their first snow of the season. My own kittens, Audrey and Roberta, enjoyed watching their first snowfall too. Check out the video below today’s photo montage.
Say Cheese! December 1, 2013
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: Central Park Zoo, Mary Schwalm, nature, NYC, photography, travel, wildlife, Zoos
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Zoo photography is lots of fun. Special moments happen when you are patient and observant. Suddenly your subject is staring right back at you with a priceless expression as if they were saying ‘cheese.’ Click! Click! Click! All of today’s photos were taken at the Central Park Zoo. Come visit. We are open every day from 10 to 4:30.
It is that time of year. My zoocation buddy and photographer extraordinaire Mary Schwalm is once again offering her 2014 desk calendar. The 2014 Galapagos themed month by month calendars are ready for shipping! They are $10 each plus shipping at cost. They make great holiday party/office party gifts. Order now! You can e-mail Mary directly at mary@maryschwalm.com for details and orders. I am placing my order today.
Southwick’s Zoo – Fall 2013 October 25, 2013
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: fall foliage, Mary Schwalm, nature, photography, Southwick's Zoo, travel, wildlife, zoo babies, zoocation, Zoos
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Rounding out a leaf-tastic fun visit to New England with my zoo-cation buddy, Mary Schwalm, was a visit to the Southwick’s Zoo in Mendon MA. This autumn visit proved to be the best one ever. An abundance of color combined with having the zoo almost all to ourselves made for a fine mini-zoocation.
Franklin Park Zoo – Fall 2013 October 20, 2013
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: Central Park Zoo, fall foliage, Franklin Park Zoo, nature, photography, Photography Workshop, travel, wildlife, zoocation
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Took a quick trip to New England and a mini-zoocation ensued. Lots of beautiful foliage, fabulous animals and fun friends. Off to my sold out Fall Foliage Photo Class this morning. It promises to be a pumpkin-tastic experience. Want some photo fun for yourself? Check out two more photo classes at the Central Park Zoo in November here.
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Releasing a Red-tailed Hawk – The Raptor Trust October 6, 2013
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: barbara rosenthal, Binky Foundation, Len Soucy, nature, photography, Raptor Trust, red tailed hawk, rehabiliated raptors, wildlife
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Not a dry eye in the house as we released a rehabilitated red-tailed hawk in the memory of our dear friend, Barbara Rosenthal. Barbara remembered both the Raptor Trust and the Binky Foundation in her will and it seemed appropriate that we gather together to salute Barbara with this breath-taking release. A special shout out to Diane and Len Soucy of the Raptor Trust and to Mickey and Peter Bickford of the Binky Foundation. We know that all of her birding, opera, travel and zoo friends remember her well. Here’s to the good times.
While at the Zoo 