The Stone Zoo – Fall 2014 November 2, 2014
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: Colobus babies, Lynx cubs, nature, photography, Photography Workshop, Stone Zoo, The Central Park Zoo, travel, vacation, wildlife, zoo babies, zoocation, Zoos
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Last month’s min-zoocation in New England finished up at the always fun Stone Zoo in Stoneham MA where we got to see adorable Lynx cubs, two Colobus babies and a gorgeous new wolf troop.
There are still a few spaces left in next Saturday’s photo workshop (November 8th, from 8:30 to 10:30) at the Central Park Zoo. We won’t be having a pumpkin fest but we will be doing other fun things. Sign up here and enjoy lots of photo ops – all before the zoo opens.
Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo October 12, 2014
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What do zoo fans do in their free time? We visit other zoos, of course. While visiting the fabulous Toledo Zoo last week, we took a ride to the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo in nearby Indiana. It has been on my ‘to do’ list for a long time and I was not disappointed. The zoo’s history is interesting and their exhibit animals are varied and unique. The zoo is open just six months a year and is loyally supported by it’s citizenry.
Next Sunday (October 19th) is our Central Park Zoo fall foliage photography workshop featuring enrichment pumpkins and fun for all. There are still a few places available – guaranteed fun.
Also – on Saturday, November 8th from 8:30 to 10:30, we are running another photography opportunity. Come one, come all. Check out all of the details (workshop includes breakfast and a chance to speak with our hard working keepers at their exhibits).
Svalbard: The Arctic Landscape July 13, 2014
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My Arctic adventure ends with Part Three – the landscape. Yes I was thrilled to see polar bears, walrus’, seals, reindeer and more but I was most captivated by the compelling landscape of ice, snow and water. The blues, blacks, turquoises and grays of the landscape kept me staring for hours as we sailed through this cold and beautiful land. I hope you have enjoyed the journey through my photos and if you are overwhelmed by the summer’s heat – that these photos have cooled you down a bit.
Svalbard: Land of the Midnight Sun July 9, 2014
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Photos from our amazing adventure to Svalbard, Norway with National Geographic/Linblad continue with Part Two. Of course seeing polar bears in the wild was breathtaking but nonetheless fabulous were the walrus, seals, whales, reindeer and rich bird life. We reached the 80th parallel north and were about 600 miles from the North Pole. Part three will feature the beauty of the landscape. 
Svalbard: Land of the Ice Bear July 6, 2014
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: 80 degrees north, National Geographic/Linblad, nature, North Pole, Norway, photography, polar bears, Svalbard, travel, vacation, wildlife
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I just returned from an amazing adventure to Svalbard, Norway with National Geographic/Linblad to visit the land of the midnight sun – the Arctic. The grand prize was seeing polar bears in the wild but the Arctic has so much else for adventurers including walrus’, seals, Arctic foxes, whales (Beluga, Humpback and Fin) and reindeer. The richness of it’s bird life kept us busy scanning the skies and the waters. We reached the 80th parallel north and were about 600 miles from the North Pole. Part two will feature more mammals, birds and the beauty of the landscape. A special shout out to a great crew and expedition naturalists. For those interested in maps, I have included a map of Svalbard below today’s montage.
San Francisco Zoo – Last Zoo Visit of the Year January 12, 2014
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A New Year’s trip to the West Coast found us once again at the wonderful San Francisco Zoo. Little Baby Kabibe, the young gorilla was adorable (even while sleeping) as were the adorable six baby peccaries. This zoo holds a special place for my family and me A loud shout out to Dom Dorsa for his generosity and time. You made our visit very special.
End of the Year Photos – No ‘ifs’ – Just Ends and Butts (2013) December 29, 2013
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It has been a great year for new faces, places and spaces. Thank you for coming along for the ride. I celebrate the end of my 10th year of Sunday montages, and following tradition I leave you with with no ‘ifs,’ – just ends and butts. I am also taking a look back at some of the new places that we have visited. Looking forward to more zoo-cations in 2014 and wishing you all a very Happy Zoo Year!
Fort Worth Zoo –
Dallas World Aquarium –
Oakland Zoo –
Beardsley Zoo –
Dickerson Park Zoo –
Kansas City Zoo –
Blank Park Zoo –
Minnesota Zoo –
Como Zoo and Conservatory –
The Raptor Trust–
St Louis Zoo –
Cape May County Zoo –
Staten Island Zoo –
Toledo Zoo –
Southwick’s Zoo –
Franklin Park Zoo –
Turtleback Zoo–
Philadelphia Zoo–
San Francisco Zoo–
Summertime at the Central Park Zoo August 11, 2013
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The abundance of rain has helped make our luscious zoo gardens even more beautiful this summer. The crepe myrtle are a wonderful pink as are the large hibiscus, beautiful roses and more. They make a great background to view our fabulous collection of zoo animals. Come visit.
The Raptor Trust – June 2013 June 30, 2013
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The Raptor Trust in Millington, NJ is a wonderful place to visit and support. Owners and operators Len and Diane Soucy hosted us last Sunday on a return visit to this amazing place. Over the past 40 years Len has taken in, rescued, rehabilitated, released or housed as education animals over 90,000 birds. He has managed to rehabilitate and release almost half that number. Within the 14 acres there is a state-of-the-art medical facilities, quality exterior housing for several hundred birds, and an education building. My good friends who run the Binky Foundation and I plan another visit in the fall when they release a red-tailed hawk in memory of our dear departed friend, Barbara Rosenthal.
Dickerson Park Zoo – Springfield, MO May 29, 2013
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: Aldabra, Dickerson Park Zoo, hippo, nature, photography, Springfield MO, travel, vacation, wildlife, zoocation, Zoos
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The penultimate zoo of zoocation 2013 was the fabulous Dickerson Park Zoo in Springfield MO. A huge shout out to Erin Sorensen and Pam Gwin for making our visit so very memorable. They were super generous with their time and spirit. We got to feed Henry the hippo, tickle a few black and white ruffed lemurs, hold a joey and nuzzle an Aldabra – memories that will last a lifetime. This zoo packs a big punch and if you are in the area I urge you to visit.
While at the Zoo 