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.
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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.
Six Flags Wild Safari – 2012 September 23, 2012
Posted by judylobo in Animal Video, Baby Animals, Nature, photography, Wildlife, Zoo.Tags: animals, baby animals, Central Park Zoo, nature, photography, Photography Workshop, safari adventure, Six Flags Wild Safari, travel, wildlife, zoo website, zoocation, Zoos
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For the fourth time in so many years I traveled to Jackson, New Jersey with friends to experience the fun of the Six Flags Wild Safari adventure. The first time I visited Six Flags we drove our own car and had a blast. Since that time I have dipped into the Lobo piggy bank to experience their VIP private ‘off road’ adventure. I have loved it each time. Sorry to say they are renovating their entire park for the 2013 season. I am sure it will be fun – but I will cherish all of the good times we had in our private tours these past years. If you want to see what they are up to in the coming year, click on this link and watch the video.
Check out the woman’s expression in the first photo of today’s montage. I imagine she is thinking how she will explain this event to her insurance agent. If you are wondering – it all ended fine and she (and we) shared a hearty laugh over the entire rhino traffic jam situation.
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 below today’s montage from Wild Safari.
Finally, it is now officially fall and registration is open for my Central Park Zoo Fall Photography workshop. The workshop is Sunday, November 11th from 9:00AM-11:00AM. This class fills 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.
This video bear and giraffe encounter was taken on a visit in 2010.
York’s Wild Kingdom September 13, 2012
Posted by judylobo in Nature, photography, Wildlife, Zoo.Tags: Central Park Zoo, nature, nyc marathon, Photography Workshop, prairie dog habitat, travel, York's Wild Kingdom, zoocation
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On my recent mini-zoocation to visit good friends in New England we went to York’s Wild Kingdom in York Beach, Maine. The zoo is part of a larger amusement area in a lovely spot in Maine. It is open seasonally and if you are passing through the area I suggest a stop over. I especially found their prairie dog habitat quite a lot of fun.
A correction is in order: Last week I told you about my Central Park Zoo Fall Photography workshop. The date has been moved to Sunday, November 11th from 9:00AM-11:00AM. The original date (Sunday, November 4th) conflicted with the NYC Marathon. This class fills up quickly. Click on this Central Park Zoo link, read all about the workshop and sign up for some guaranteed photo fun. There are programs and classes for all ages. Check them all out and plan for a fun fall and winter zoo experience.
Cape Ann Whale Watch – Gloucester, MA September 9, 2012
Posted by judylobo in Baby Animals, Mammals, Nature, photography, Wildlife.Tags: Cape Ann Whale Watch, captain nick, Central Park Zoo, gloucester massachusetts, Mothers and calves, nature, Photography Workshop, travel, vacation, zoocation
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While visiting good friends in New England two weeks ago we opted for a sensational private whale watch off the coast of Gloucester, Massachusetts. It was a joyous adventure with the sighting of over 15 whales including some mothers and calves. When Captain Nick turned off the boat’s engine we could hear the whales breathing. Very exciting indeed. 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 – beautiful whales.
It is getting to be that time of year when fall will soon bring some amazing colors. I will be leading a Fall Photography workshop, once again at the Central Park Zoo on Sunday, Nov 4, 2012 from 9:00AM-11:00AM. This class fills up quickly. Click on this Central Park Zoo link and sign up for some guaranteed photo fun before the zoo opens to the public.
Tennis, anyone? September 2, 2012
Posted by judylobo in Mammals, photography.Tags: animals, Benny the dog, photography, sports, tennis, travel, US Open, vacation
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I interrupt the usual Sunday zoo photos to bring you shots from the US Open where I am enjoying a two week stint. The action is great, the sun is hot and it is a chance to watch other mammals strut their stuff. Hope you enjoy this week’s send. Oh, and yes – that is my dog Benny – prominently featured above today’s photo montage.
Enrichment at the Central Park Zoo August 19, 2012
Posted by judylobo in Nature, photography, Red Pandas, Sea LIons, Snow Monkeys, Wildlife, Zoo.Tags: animals, Central Park Zoo, enrichment, nature, photography, travel, vacation, video selection, wildlife, zoo animals
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Enrichment is a big part of daily life at zoos. Hidden treats are a great way to keep the animals interested, busy and stimulated throughout the day. Summertime gives them even more enrichment as our many Central Park Zoo campers create enrichment for many of the zoo residents. This photographer is enriched by being able to snap away as the animals enjoy their treats. Check out this video of zoo animals eating that I created back in 2007. 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.
Lazy, Hazy Crazy Summer Central Park Zoo Days August 12, 2012
Posted by judylobo in Central Park Zoo, Mammals, Mongoose, Mountain Coati, Nature, photography, Red Pandas, Snow Leopard, Snow Monkeys, Wildlife, Zoo.Tags: animals, Central Park Zoo, chinstrap penguin, crepe myrtle trees, nature, photography, poison dart frog, snow leopard, Snow Monkey, travel, vacation
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Those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer are lots of fun at the Central Park Zoo. This week’s assortment of fabulous animals features a very wet snow monkey, Hana, Zoey the snow leopard, Lobo the coati, one of the riot of colors poison dart frog, Biru the red panda, a white-naped crane, a bathing red bird of paradise, mousedeer, Chinstrap penguin and more. That amazing pink color behind the snow monkey photo is the sensational crepe myrtle trees that bloom through the late summer. Come visit!
Prospect Park Zoo – Early August August 5, 2012
Posted by judylobo in Mammals, Mongoose, Nature, photography, Wildlife, Zoo.Tags: babies, cape barren goose, dingoes, Dwarf Mongoose, frog collection, lambs, monkeys, nature, photography, prospect park, Prospect Park Zoo, southdown sheep, travel, wildlife
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The Prospect Park Zoo is the first zoo I ever visited – way, way, way back when I was a child growing up in Brooklyn. It, thankfully, is not the same zoo that I remember but now a wonderful, ever growing collection of beautiful animals. Southdown sheep, Fred and Ginger recently has a lamb,. There is a terrific new cow named Tetley, baby dwarf mongoose pups, an active frog collection, fabulous birds and of course, lots of primates. Don’t forget to visit the walkabout to enjoy seeing the kangaroos, dingoes and very friendly Cape Barren Goose.
Central Park Zoo – end of July July 29, 2012
Posted by judylobo in Birds, Central Park Zoo, Mammals, Mountain Coati, photography, Sea LIons, Snow Monkeys, Zoo.Tags: animals, atlantic puffin, Central Park Zoo, jambu fruit dove, nature, photography, Sea Ducks, travel, wildlife
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It has been about two months since I sent out photos from my home base – the Central Park Zoo. There’s lots going on, as usual, at the zoo. Our four species of penguins are fattening up for the upcoming molting season. Gus, the polar bear, plays with his toys in the cool refreshing pool. The three coati brothers (Lobo, Zev and Wolfie) continue to be playful and active most of the day. Our fabulous sea ducks cool themselves off in the sprinklers and ponds. Come visit soon and meet our two new sensational Hyacinth Macaws, located directly outside the Penguin House. Other animals featured today are the red crested turaco, Rahjah sehlduck, Jambu fruit dove, April the sea lion, a muntjac, Atlantic puffin, crested coua, red panda and snow monkey.
While at the Zoo 