The Last Gasp of Fall at the Central Park Zoo December 6, 2015
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: Central Park Zoo, Grizzly bears Betty and Veronica, NYC, photography, Photography Workshop, Red Panda, snow leopard, Snow Monkey
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The last colorful gasp of fall is in the air. The Central Park Zoo‘s temperate animals are more active, the crowds are thinner and it is a great time to visit the zoo. Come join us for another in our Photo Series on January 24th from 8:30 to 10:30 as we enjoy Breakfast with the Birds in the warm Tropic Zone. Get details and sign up here.
My zoocation buddy and good friend Mary Schwalm is again offering her amazing 2016 desk calendars. Most of the images are from this year’s Texas zoocation. The calendar makes a great gift for office an swap, holiday party, stocking stuffer, and a unique gift to enjoy throughout the year. Just $10 – for details click here.
Pumpkinpalooza – 2015 November 1, 2015
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: animals, banded mongoose, Benny the dog, Central Park Zoo, Grizzly bears Betty and Veronica, photography, Photography Workshop, snow leopard, Snow Monkey
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These fun photos were taken last Sunday at the Central Park Zoo‘s photo class. Come join us for another in our Photo Series on January 24th from 8:30 to 10:30 as we have Breakfast with the Birds in the warm Tropic Zone. Get details and sign up here.
On a personal note I want to thank all of you who responded so warmly to Friday’s post, Benny – In Memoriam. I truly appreciate all of your thoughtful and sympathetic words. I miss the little guy.
Staten Island Zoo – Part Two October 14, 2015
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: AJ the tamandua, baby animals, photography, Photography Workshop, Staten Island Zoo
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Last Sunday I devoted my photo montage to adorable ‘AJ’ the baby tamandua. Here are some of the other beautiful animals we met as well. Thanks again to General Curator and Veterinarian, Dr. Marc Valitutto for a fabulous visit.
Reminder – on Sunday, October 25th, I will be leading a photo workshop at the Central Park Zoo from 8:30 to 10:30. The theme is PUMPKINS! Up close and personal with animals enjoying pumpkin enrichment. Sign up here. 
The Central Park Zoo – End of September September 27, 2015
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The Central Park Zoo has been my home base for the past 25 years. I never tire of the collection of beautiful animals, the landscape, the NYC backdrop, or the variety of visitors, happy faces and delighted children. Today’s montage features just a small sampling of the collection. Imagine if you will, some of these animals surrounded by carved pumpkins, filled with fun enrichment, during my Fall photo workshop on October 25th from 8:30 to 10:30. To register for the fun, sign up here.
The Bronx Zoo – Sept, 2015 September 20, 2015
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: baby animals, baby gorillas, Bronx Zoo, nature, NYC, photography, Photography Workshop, wildlife, zoocation
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I haven’t been to the Bronx Zoo since May of 2014 and figured I was due for a visit. We planned a weekday jaunt while school was in session and enjoyed the zoo almost to ourselves. It is nice to watch adorable baby gorillas, a baby otter, baby Wolf’s guenon and a baby titi without the sounds of screaming children (nothing against kids – but sometimes they are very loud). Take a day (wear good walking shoes) and visit this wonderful collection of animals.
For all of the camera enthusiasts out there, I’ll be running a Fall Photo Workshop at the Central Park Zoo on October 25 from 8:30 to 10:30. I will arrange some special pumpkin and other activities so you can get great, up-close animal shots – all before the zoo opens to the public. Here is a link to last year’s photos from the same event. To register for the fun sign up here.
The Cape May County Zoo August 23, 2015
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A good way to catch up with an old friend is to take a long drive. And so we did – all the way south to the Cape May County Park and Zoo. The zoo covers about 85 acres of habitats and is free – yes, free. This is my third visit to the zoo and it did not disappoint. We did not see any snow leopard cubs as we did in 2013 but we did see active ocelots, lions, tigers and cheetahs along with beautiful large savannah area. The zoo is open year round and I imagine it is delightful in all seasons. And yes, my old friend and I are all caught up.
A reminder that we are running two photo classes at the Central Park Zoo and registration in now open. Do I hear pumpkins?
Summertime, Summertime – sum sum Summertime August 9, 2015
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Our recent string of glorious, dry, summer weather has brought big crowds of animal lovers to the Central Park Zoo. Come join the fun and bring your camera. There is so much to photograph. Speaking of cameras, the Central Park Zoo’s Education Programs for fall and winter is now available on the zoo’s website. Two photo workshops are being offered. Check them out here under ‘adult programs.‘ Hope to see you there.
Winter Fun at the Central Park Zoo January 18, 2015
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: Central Park Zoo, Grizzly bears Betty and Veronica, photography, Photography Workshop, Sea Ducks, snow leopard, Snow Leopard cubs, Snow Monkey, zoocation, Zoos
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Yes, it is cold but if you are dressed correctly winter is just about the best time to visit a zoo. The crowds are gone and many of the temperate animals are more active and engaging. Today’s montage is devoted to that energy.
Want to see these gorgeous animals up close an very personal? Come to my next Wildlife Photo Workshop at the Central Park Zoo on Sunday, January 25th from 8:30 to 10:30. Click here, scroll to Adult Programs and sign up.
The San Francisco Zoo – 2015 January 4, 2015
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A New Year’s trip to the West Coast found us once again at the wonderful San Francisco Zoo. This zoo holds a special place for my California family and me. A loud shout out to Dom Dorsa, Curator of Birds and Reptiles for his generosity, spirit and time. You made our visit very special.
Want to see the animals at the Central Park Zoo up close and personal before public hours? Come to my next Wildlife Photo Workshop at the Central Park Zoo in three weeks, on Sunday, January 25th from 8:30 to 10:30. Click here, scroll to Adult Programs and sign up. 
Snow Leopards at the Central Park Zoo December 14, 2014
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: Bryant Park, Celsius Bar, Celsius Bar and Restaurant, Central Park Zoo, photography, Photography Workshop, snow leopard, Snow Leopard cubs, Snow Leopard Vodka, Zoos
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Winter is the best time to visit snow leopards at the Central Park Zoo. Come meet Zoe and her six month old cub, Malala in one habitat and daddy Askai in another. If you are in Bryant Park this winter, check out the Celsius Bar and Restaurant, which has great views of the skating rink, tree and shops. The Celsius Bar also features Snow Leopard Vodka along with four of my huge photos of the Central Park Zoo’s snow leopards on display thru March 1st. Very very cool indeed. You can get an idea of the facility as you scroll down today’s montage.
Want to see these gorgeous snow leopards up close an very personal? Come to my next Wildlife Photo Workshop at the Central Park Zoo on Sunday, January 25th from 8:30 to 10:30. Click here, scroll to Adult Programs and sign up.
While at the Zoo 