Oh, My Papa! June 21, 2026
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While most caregivers in the animal kingdom are mothers, there are some fathers who join in the role as caregiver. I salute some of those fathers in today’s photo montage. Coincidentally – tomorrow is also National Martini Day. Why not celebrate that special day today? Happy Father’s Day! The photo at the bottom of today’s montage is of my father and me. The photo was taken at the beginning of time.
Happy Mother’s Day 2026 May 10, 2026
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7/1/16
A very Happy 2026 Mother’s Day to all to all of the mothers, caregivers, nurturers, pamperers, surrogates and loving coddlers out there. Our mother, Lillian Wolfe, is long gone, but her advice, warnings and general ‘Lili-isms’ live on in our daily lives. She taught us to laugh at life, to think, to question authority, to march, to protest – to fight the good fight. She also gave us our moral compass – one glance from Lillian told us instantly whether our behavior was acceptable or not – and I got a lot of glances. My sister Terry and I remember many childhood events differently but we both agree that our mother was a pistol. Here’s to Lillian Wolfe and all of the other mothers out there who formed and informed what we all are today. 
Zoo Day! April 12, 2026
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: animals, baby animals, big cats, Central Park Zoo, photography, Red Panda, Sea Ducks, snow leopard, Snow Monkey, wildlife, zoo babies, zoocation, Zoos
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April 8th was Zoo Lovers Day. Since I love zoos everyday I thought I would share some of my favorite photos ‘while at the zoo.’
End of the Year Photos -2025 December 31, 2025
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: 2025, animals, baby animals, Butts, Happy new year, nature, NYC, photography, Red Panda, Sea Ducks, Snow Leopard cubs, Snow Monkey, wildlife, zoo babies, Zoos
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Today’s montage completes 22 years of posting my Sunday photos. By my calculations (and I won the math award in eighth grade) that’s about 1100 Sunday photo montages. Yikes! Thanks for coming along for the ride. Some of you have been with me for the entire 22 years. I am very thankful for that and welcome all the new subscribers. Hoping to do my best to keep posting on Sundays and an occasional mid-week post. I leave you as always, with no ‘ifs – just ends and butts.’ Wishing everyone a very safe, happy and healthy New Year. 
‘Tis the Season (for Pumpkins) October 26, 2025
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My October obsession with bats and pumpkins has come to an end with today’s photo montage. Enjoy some of the Central Park Zoo animals diving into their seasonal treat. 
Central Park Zoo at 37 August 10, 2025
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: 37th anniversary, animals, baby animals, banded mongoose, big cats, Central Park Zoo, NYC, photography, Red Panda, Sea Ducks, sea lion, snow leopard, Snow Monkey, wildlife, zoo babies, Zoos
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Friday, August 8th, was the 37th anniversary of the Central Park Zoo. I am happy to say I have been associated with the zoo for the past 35 of those 37 years (that is probably how I know most of you). I thought in celebration of the wonderful animals that have crossed our paths (both past and present) I would share some of my favorite faces and photos. See how many you recognize. The zoo began in the 1860s as a menagerie. The zoo or menagerie (as it was called) started inside and around the Arsenal (built in 1848 – which now houses our WCS administrative offices and the NYC Parks Dept). The zoo was modified in 1934 as part of the WPA with the addition of many new buildings arranged in a quadrangle around the sea lion pool. In a contract with NYC, the zoo was completely renovated in the mid-1980s and with much fanfare, reopened on August 8th, 1988, replacing the old-fashioned cages with naturalistic environments. Check out some great photos from the early days of the zoo. Come visit us soon and a very Happy Anniversary!
National Zookeeper Week 2025 July 20, 2025
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: animals, banded mongoose, Central Park Zoo, grizzly bear, King Penguins, nature, NYC, photography, Red Panda, sea lion, snow leopard, Snow Monkey, wildlife, Zoos
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The third week in July is when we recognize and celebrate the dedicated zookeepers who keep our zoos and aquariums humming. Zookeeper’s faces may change from year to year but the hard work, resourcefulness and commitment remain the same. I salute you all and especially the staff at my home base, the Central Park Zoo. Thank you for allowing me to take your photos while you perform your tasks with good humor. We are open 365 days a year thru rain, snow, summer heat and all holidays.
Paterfamilias June 15, 2025
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While most caregivers in the animal kingdom are mothers, there are some fathers who join in the role as caregiver. I salute some of those fathers in today’s photo montage. Happy Father’s Day! Coincidentally – tomorrow is also National Martini Day. Why not celebrate that special day today? 
Ya Gotta Know When to Fold ’em (Part two) July 21, 2024
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As I said last Sunday, knowing when to move on is important. I share Part Two of some of my favorite Central Park Zoo photos taken over the last 35 years. I could have created 100’s more photo montages of my CPZ photos but as I said – you gotta know when to move on. Thank you for so many lovely notes, emails, texts, etc about my retirement from the zoo. They mean a lot. Enjoy!
Spring Forward March 10, 2024
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I usually post photos of clocks when we change from daylight savings time and standard time. Not today. I am taking the phrase ’spring forward’ to showcase animals actually springing forward. Sorry about that lack of an hour’s sleep – especially on Oscar Sunday when we on the East coast struggle to stay awake until the end of the Oscar broadcast.
While at the Zoo 