You Lookin’ At Me? January 20, 2013
Posted by judylobo in Central Park Zoo, Nature, photography, Wildlife, Zoo.Tags: Central Park Zoo, nature, photography, travel, wildlife
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Wildlife photography is great fun. We wait and wait and wait for those special moments. Sometimes, if we are lucky, the moment happens when your subject is now looking back at you, while you are looking at them. (Except for the bottom photo that cries out for the caption ‘No more photos!’).
Click!
All of today’s photos were shot at the Central Park Zoo.
Mirror Image January 13, 2013
Posted by judylobo in Nature, photography, Sea Ducks, Sea LIons, Wildlife, Zoo.Tags: animals, Central Park Zoo, mirror image, nature, photography, travel, wildlife, Zoos
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January seems to be turning into photo montage theme month. I had fun putting together this Mirror Image group of photos. All of the photos were taken at the Central Park Zoo.
Open Wide January 6, 2013
Posted by judylobo in Baby Animals, Big Cats, Central Park Zoo, photography, Wildlife, Zoo.Tags: Benny the dog, Central Park Zoo, nature, photography, Photography Workshop, Sea Ducks, snow leopard, wildlife
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Photo themes are fun. Sometimes a theme pops into my head while at the zoo and other times the themes are generously offered by my subjects. Today’s theme is ‘Open Wide.’ It was fun to put together. And yes, that is Benny the dog, opening wide for my camera at home. If you liked today’s photos check out these three other themed montages from 2012.
The early bird…
Whose toes are those?
Gotta Move it!
For those that are looking for a fun zoo photo outing, on Saturday, February 2nd (Groundhog Day) I will be running a Winter Photo Adventure for adults and children at the Central Park Zoo. We will go on a family scavenger hunt in the zoo using our cameras (there is a ‘theme’ involved). Ticket price includes 1 child and 1 adult. (Ages 6-18 with adult.) Sign up here – it is listed under ‘family programs.’
No Ifs, Just Ends and Butts – 2012 December 30, 2012
Posted by judylobo in Central Park Zoo, Mammals, Nature, photography, Traveling, Wildlife, Zoocation.Tags: baby animals, Central Park Zoo, nature, photography, Photography Workshop, travel, wildlife, zoocation
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It has been a great year for new faces, places and spaces. Thank you for coming along for the ride. For those that are looking for exciting zoo photo outings, on Saturday, February 2nd (Groundhog Day) I will be running a Winter Photo Adventure for adults and children at the Central Park Zoo. We will go on a family scavenger hunt in the zoo using our cameras. Ticket price includes 1 child and 1 adult. (Ages 6-18 with adult.) Sign up here – it is listed under ‘family programs.’ For those that want to plan ahead we also have a photo adventure on April 14th and April 28th. Check it out at the same site linked above.
In my eighth end of the year tradition, I bring you my closing photo montage and also take a look back at the new places that we have visited. Keeping up with tradition, I end the year with no ‘ifs,’ – just ends and butts. Looking forward to more zoocations in 2013. Wishing you all a very Happy Zoo Year!
Suncoast Bird Sanctuary, Indian Shores FL
The Florida Aquarium, Tampa FL
Livingston Ripley Waterfowl Conservancy, Litchfield, CT
‘Tis better to give… December 23, 2012
Posted by judylobo in Big Cats, Central Park Zoo, Mongoose, Mountain Coati, Nature, photography, Red Pandas, Snow Leopard, Snow Monkeys, Wildlife, Zoo.Tags: Benny the dog, Central Park Zoo, coati, lemur, nature, NYC, photography, saki, saki monkeys, snow leopard, Snow Monkey, travel, zoo
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‘Tis better to give than to receive. It is a great adage and we saw it first hand when some of the animals at the Central Park Zoo got surprise food treats this week disguised in festive holiday casing. Check out our snow leopard, snow monkeys, red pandas, Southern coatis, saki monkeys, black and white ruffed lemurs, banded mongoose, muntjac and cotton top tamarins being enriched by our gifts.
The handsome dog above is of course Benny, my oft photographed pooch. A very Happy Holiday season to all of you from the gang at Casa Lobo.
If you subscribe to my weekly photos (and get them in your in-box) you are probably not able to view my videos from your inbox image. Just scroll up and click on the Blue link (which is the name of today’s send) and it will take you back to my ‘While at the Zoo’ website where you can watch today’s video selection. Enjoy this video I took on December 20th, 2009 when we had a foot of snow fall in the City. Along with the snow our then three year old snow leopard got a holiday gift to play with all day.
Prospect Park Zoo and a Happy Hanukkah December 9, 2012
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: baby animals, Benny the dog, Brooklyn, Happy Hanukkah, nature, photography, Prospect Park Zoo, wildlife
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Growing up in Brooklyn, the Prospect Park Zoo was my first zoo and will always have a special place in my heart. I hope you enjoy this week’s visit to Brooklyn where I feature an adorable new male calf, twin Geoffroy Tamarin babies, a red-eyed tree frog, dingo, red panda and much more. Enjoy all of these fabulous faces and a very special Hanukkah greeting to one and all from my house to your house. If you subscribe to my weekly photos (and get them in your in-box) you are probably not able to view my videos directly from your inbox. Just scroll up and click on the Blue link (which is the name of today’s send) and it will take you back to my ‘While at the Zoo’ website where you can watch today’s video selection from Marley the Hanukkah singing dog. Marley is very talented. I have not been able to teach my dog Benny how to sing but he is excellent at striking a pose as soon as I approach him with my camera. 
The Last Gasp of Fall at the Central Park Zoo December 2, 2012
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: Central Park Zoo, nature, photography, wildlife, wildlife conservation society
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Crisp air, winter coats and the last burst of fall colors blanket the Central Park Zoo. Do not let the chilly weather keep you from visiting us. The Tropic Zone is toasty and the Penguin and Puffin House are climate controlled. Our temperate animals are more active than ever. Come visit!
Here is a wonderful ‘Happy Holidays and Thank You‘ video from the Wildlife Conservation Society. If you subscribe to my weekly photos (and get them in your in-box) you are probably not able to view my videos from your inbox image. Just scroll up and click on the Blue link (which is the name of today’s send) and it will take you back to my ‘While at the Zoo’ website where you can watch today’s video selection from the Wildlife Conservation Society.
Niagara Falls November 25, 2012
Posted by judylobo in Zoocation.Tags: nature, NIagara Falls, photography, rainbows, travel, wildlife
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While on zoo business in the area, we visited the spectacular Niagara Falls. Going off season was a great decision. Niagara Falls is the collective name for three waterfalls that straddle the international border between the Canadian province of Ontario and the U.S. state of New York. Here is a link to some of the wackadoodles who have dared to go over the Falls. My favorite story is from 1911 when the infamous Bobby Leach plunged over the Falls in a steel barrel. Bobby broke both kneecaps and his jaw during his daring event. Years later while touring in New Zealand, Bobby slipped on an orange peel and died from complications due to gangrene. If you subscribe to my weekly photos (and get them in your in-box) you are probably not able to view my videos from your inbox image. Just scroll up and click on the Blue link (which is the name of today’s send) and it will take you back to my ‘While at the Zoo’ website where you can watch today’s video selection to hear and see the power of the Falls.
Happy Thanksgiving – 2012 November 22, 2012
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: animals, Benny the dog, gobble gobble, nature, photography, Thanksgiving, turkey, Zoos
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There is much to be thankful for this year. I wish you all a happy, healthy and yummy Thanksgiving. Today is filled with food and thanks. Here are some images of some of the fabulous animals that I have seen enjoying food a plenty. I have to get going and try to figure out how to cook that 12 pound turkey that is in my refrigerator before my guests arrive at 4PM. Gobble, gobble.
Buffalo Zoo – November 2012 November 18, 2012
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: animals, Buffalo Zoo, nature, New York State, photography, travel, wildlife, zoo friends, zoocation
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Central Park Zoo business brought us to the corner of New York State and the beautiful Niagara Falls/Buffalo area this week. A return trip to the Buffalo Zoo to visit old WCS zoo friends who now work at the zoo was lots of fun. A special shout out goes to Shanna and Rob. They were generous with their time and it was greatly appreciated. If you recall the Buffalo Zoo was the eighth and final zoo visited on our last zoocation in June. If you are ever in the area I highly recommend visiting this ever growing zoo.
While at the Zoo 