There’s no place like home… July 7, 2013
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: baby animals, banded mongoose, Central Park Zoo, Gus the polar bear, nature, NYC, photography, Sea Ducks, sea lion, travel, wildlife, zoo babies, zoocation
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It has been a couple of months of Sundays (and occasional Wednesdays) since I have featured my home base, the Central Park Zoo. There’s lots going on at NYC’s little gem of a zoo. We have three Swan Goose goslings, young Patagonian Cavy twins, baby Banded Mongooses and a young Victorian Crowned Pigeon. The usual cast of other wonderful animals includes Gus the polar bear, three acrobatic sea lions, April, Katy and Edith and the largest sea duck collection in a zoo in North America. Come visit – There’s no place like home!
The Raptor Trust – June 2013 June 30, 2013
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: baby animals, barbara rosenthal, nature, photography, red tailed hawk, The Raptor Trust, travel, vacation, wildlife
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The Raptor Trust in Millington, NJ is a wonderful place to visit and support. Owners and operators Len and Diane Soucy hosted us last Sunday on a return visit to this amazing place. Over the past 40 years Len has taken in, rescued, rehabilitated, released or housed as education animals over 90,000 birds. He has managed to rehabilitate and release almost half that number. Within the 14 acres there is a state-of-the-art medical facilities, quality exterior housing for several hundred birds, and an education building. My good friends who run the Binky Foundation and I plan another visit in the fall when they release a red-tailed hawk in memory of our dear departed friend, Barbara Rosenthal.
Happy Father’s Day – 2013 June 16, 2013
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: baby animals, nature, photography, travel, wildlife, zoocation, Zoos
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A big shout out to all of the father’s in the animal kingdom! Happy Father’s Day to one and all.
Turtle Back Zoo at 50 June 9, 2013
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: 50th anniversary, big cats, essex county nj, nature, photography, travel, Turtle Back Zoo, wildlife, zoocation
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Essex County’s Turtle Back Zoo is celebrating its 50th anniversary this weekend. We took a short trip out to West Orange to share their joy. I am sure that my Jersey friends have many sweet memories of childhood trips to the zoo. Turtle Back is a growing Zoo with something for everyone. Happy Anniversary to you!
Dickerson Park Zoo – Springfield, MO May 29, 2013
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: Aldabra, Dickerson Park Zoo, hippo, nature, photography, Springfield MO, travel, vacation, wildlife, zoocation, Zoos
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The penultimate zoo of zoocation 2013 was the fabulous Dickerson Park Zoo in Springfield MO. A huge shout out to Erin Sorensen and Pam Gwin for making our visit so very memorable. They were super generous with their time and spirit. We got to feed Henry the hippo, tickle a few black and white ruffed lemurs, hold a joey and nuzzle an Aldabra – memories that will last a lifetime. This zoo packs a big punch and if you are in the area I urge you to visit.
Yum! April 14, 2013
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: animals eating, Central Park Zoo, herbivore, nature, photography, wildlife, zoo
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Zoo visitors love to watch the animals eat. Why? Maybe it is a shared connection or a chance to watch them doing what every sentient creature on earth does. Whether the animal is an omnivore, herbivore or carnivore we like to watch them eat. All of today’s photos were taken at the Central Park Zoo. If you have not seen this hilarious video about animals eating – check it out here:
Flip, Flap and Fly April 7, 2013
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: accredited zoos, Central Park Zoo, nature, Philadelphia Zoo, photography, travel, wildlife, Zoo Lover's Day - April 8th., zoocation, Zoos
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Today’s beautiful animals were all photographed at my favorite zoo, the Central Park Zoo. Enjoy!
Tomorrow, April 8th, is Zoo Lover’s Day.
– It is estimated that over 600 million people visit zoos each year.
– There are more than 2,800 zoos and aquariums in the world.
– Germany has more zoos than any other country – 414!
– The US has more than 350 zoos. The total number of AZA accredited zoos and aquariums is 221.
– Over 30 US zoos have more than 1 million visitors a year. Disney’s Animal Kingdom has the most with 9.5 million visitors each year.
– The Philadelphia Zoo is the oldest zoo in the US. It opened on July 1, 1874.
– The oldest running zoo in the world is the Vienna Zoo in Schonbrunn. It was founded in 1752.
– With over 1,500 species, Germany’s Berlin Zoo has the largest variety of animals in any zoo in the world.
– The largest zoo in the US is Red McCombs Wildlife with over 12,500 acres.
Why not go out and visit your favorite Zoo, enjoy the outdoors and see some amazing animals?
San Francisco Zoo – March 2013 March 24, 2013
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: nature, photography, San Francisco Zoo, sumatran tiger cub, travel, wildlife, zoocation, Zoos
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On our recent trip to California we visited, as always, the terrific, San Francisco Zoo. Unfortunately their new Sumatran tiger cub was not available for the public to see yet – but I do hope to see her when next we visit in June. The weather was perfect and it was fun to see some new exhibits.
Oakland Zoo March 11, 2013
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: goat kids, nature, Oakland Zoo, photography, travel, vacation, wildlife, zoocation, Zoos
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It has been a number of years since we have visited the Oakland Zoo and the entire family enjoyed the experience. Blue skies, warm sun, and a terrific, active collection made for great family fun. We especially enjoyed the young sun bears, gibbon, lovey giraffes, the best bat exhibit I have ever seen, and the four new goat kids. If you are in the area you should definitely pay them a visit.
Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo March 3, 2013
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: beardsley zoo, nature, photography, red foxes, red wolves, river otters, travel, wildlife, zoocation, Zoos
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I haven’t been to Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo in a number of years. Our mid-week visit was a snowy winter wonderland. The walkabout included red wolves, maned wolf, bison, red foxes, bald eagles, pronghorn, playful river otters, tigers and more. Inside the warm tropic zone you’ll see pygmy marmosets, black and gold howler monkeys, agoutis, toucan, scarlet ibis, ocelot and much more. Take the day trip – you’ll have fun.
