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.
First Taste of Snow at the Central Park Zoo November 11, 2012
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: Central Park Zoo, desk calendar, great holiday gifts, nature, photography, schwalm, snow, wildlife, zoocation
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It has been a rough 10 days in the metropolitan area. First Hurricane Sandy and then a nor’easter, called Athena. I know the snow is a hardship to many people but I love the Central Park Zoo’s beautiful animals as they see and taste their first steps on the freshly fallen snow.
My good friend and zoocation buddy, Mary Schwalm has produced a desk calendar for 2013. The calendar fits into a CD sized case and is a free standing display. This popular 2013 animal themed Desk Calendar is available for purchase. It is only $10 plus shipping. You can e-mail her at mary@maryschwalm.com for orders and further details. The photo below shows you the cover and one of the months. They make great holiday gifts and they are going quickly.
Pumpkin Fun at the Central Park Zoo November 4, 2012
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: banded mongoose, Benny the dog, big cats, Central Park Zoo, Halloween, nature, Photography Workshop, pumpkins, Snow Monkey, wildlife, zoocation
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The day before Hurricane Sandy hit New York City we innocently enjoyed some pumpkin enrichment fun with many of the beautiful animals at the Central Park Zoo. Hope these photos make you smile as much as I did while taking the shots. There are still a few spaces left in my Fall Photo Workshop next Sunday, November 11th from 9 to 11 AM. Guaranteed fun. Click here and sign up.
That’s my dog Benny (above) showing off his Halloween costume. Sadly, Halloween was cancelled in the City but Benny got to wear his costume around Casa Lobo and get many treats.
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 – mongooses and pumpkin fun from 2011:
Safari West October 21, 2012
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: CA, nature, photography, Photography Workshop, Safari West, Santa Rosa, travel, wildlife, zoocation
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While visiting family in California this week we enjoyed an adventure at Safari West in Santa Rosa, CA. This AZA facility located on 400 gorgeous acres is fun for all. We toured in a terrific open vehicle while we oohed and aahed all of the wildlife in very close proximity. I highly recommend this place if you are in the area.
Only three weeks to go until my Central Park Zoo Fall Photography workshop, Sunday, November 11th from 9:00AM-11:00AM. There are a few spaces still available. Click on this Central Park Zoo link, read all about the workshop and sign up for some guaranteed photo fun. There are many programs and classes for all ages. Check them all out and plan for a fun fall and winter zoo experience.
Central Park Zoo – Mid October October 14, 2012
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: animals, Central Park Zoo, nature, photography, snow leopard, Snow Monkey, wildlife
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Today’s visit to the Central Park Zoo features the always endearing banded mongoose, white-fronted parrot, snow monkey, mousebird, rajah shelducks, muntjac, Eurasian eagle owl, a scarlet ibis chick with parent, a red bird of paradise, a close up of a Puerto Rican Crested Toad, a Rodriguez Fruit bat, one of our two Patagonian Cavy babies, our senior snow leopard and goldfish. Come visit the zoo and see all of these featured beauties and so much more.
Octoberfeast October 10, 2012
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: nature, photography, Photography Workshop, pumpkins, travel, Union Square Greenmarket
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I love October complete with it’s feast for the palette and the palate. It is filled with beautiful turning leaves, crisp air, blue skies and a cornucopia of color, texture and shapes. I was able to capture some of this at the union Square Greenmarket over the weekend. Check out your local farmer’s market to see what is happening in your area. Bring your camera and have some fun.
Only about a month to go until my Central Park Zoo Fall Photography workshop, Sunday, November 11th from 9:00AM-11:00AM. This class is filling up quickly. Click on this Central Park Zoo link read all about the workshop and sign up for some guaranteed photo fun. There are many programs and classes for all ages. Check them all out and plan for a fun fall and winter zoo experience.
Livingston Ripley Waterfowl Conservancy October 7, 2012
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: baby animals, cranes, CT, ducks, geese, Litchfield, Livingston Ripley Waterfowl Conservancy, nature, photography, swans, travel
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We took a drive up to the Litchfield CT to visit a good friend who now works at the Livingston Ripley Waterfowl Conservancy. All I can say is ‘wow.’ The place is beautiful, pristine and the added vista of the turning leaves made the trip even more special. Swans geese, cranes and ducks as far as the eye can see. It is a not for profit facility dedicated to the conservation and preservation of waterfowl. The Conservancy is open to the public on Fridays and Sundays. A special shout out to Chuck and Ian for making our visit so memorable.
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 Conservancy.
Monet’s Garden at the New York Botanical Garden September 30, 2012
Posted by judylobo in Baby Animals, Nature, photography.Tags: baby monkey, Central Park Zoo, Monet's Garden at the New York Botanical Garden, nature, photography, travel
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Last Sunday we took a trip to the New York Botanical Garden to see their lovely exhibit Monet’s Garden. It is on through October 21st so you still have time to see it. This tribute to French Impressionist Claude Monet showcases a seasonally changing interpretation of the gardens that inspired his art. While I enjoyed the recreation of his Giverny bridge inside the Enid Haupt Conservatory I particularly enjoyed the lovely water lilies surrounding the conservatory. For those of you that need an animal photo fix each Sunday, in keeping with today’s flower theme, I have included old shot of Zeppy, the Central Park Zoo‘s former snow monkey with a flower.
While at the Zoo 