Red, White and Zoo in ’22 July 3, 2022
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: wildlife, nature, Zoos, Central Park Zoo, Red Panda, photography, animals, baby animals, NYC, July Fourth
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Summer is a time for reruns. Accordingly I share last year’s July 4th post. This was a fun montage to create. I didn’t realize how many animals could be included in this red, white and blue themed photo montage. Wishing you a safe, happy holiday and keep those pets inside as most are afraid of the noisy fireworks.
Daddy’s Home June 19, 2022
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: animal kingdom, animals, baby animals, Father's Day, NYC, photography, wildlife, zoo babies, Zoos
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The photo above was taken before the beginning of time. It is of my father, my dear sister and me. My father is gone a very long time and our memories of him (while all good) are fuzzy. He was kind, funny and sang a little like Perry Como. He loved magic and playing pinochle. I even remember some of his card buddies names – Blind Jimmy and Fat Al are two that come to mind. The animal kingdom is dominated by female caregivers but there are exceptions. I have included some of those joint caregivers in today’s salute to fathers. Happy Father’s Day!
Birds of a Feather June 12, 2022
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: animals, Birds, birds of a feather, feathers, nature, photography, wildlife, Zoos
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Feathers are colorful. Feathers are pretty. Feathers are fun. Feathers can tickle. You can put a feather in your cap and you can feather your nest. Wikipedia has a lot to say about feathers. Enjoy!
Chilling Out with Penguins June 5, 2022
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: Antarctica, baby animals, Central Park Zoo, Chinstrap penguins, Gentoo penguins, King Penguins, Macaroni penguins, nature, photography, South Georgia, travel, wildlife
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Some of the recent very hot NYC days got me thinking about chillin’ with penguins. Enjoy some of my cool penguin photos that include a few I took while on our 2005 Antarctica trip of a lifetime. Stay cool.
da Bears! May 29, 2022
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: Amber, animals, Central Park Zoo, grizzly bears, Luna, nature, NYC, photography, Red Panda, snow leopard, Snow Monkey, Treena, wildlife, Zoos
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Grizzly bears are back at the Central Park Zoo. Come visit and welcome Amber, Luna and Treena along with the rest of our amazing collection. You still need a timed ticket even if you are a member. The weather is great and the animals are active. 
May Day at the Bronx Zoo May 22, 2022
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: animals, baby animals, Baby Tree Kangaroo, Bronx Zoo, nature, NYC, photography, wildlife, zoo babies, Zoos
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Decided last minute to go to the Bronx Zoo in the hopes of seeing their new baby tree kangaroo. I was not disappointed. Enjoy today’s photos and that adorable baby roo.
Mommie Dearest May 8, 2022
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: animals, baby animals, Happy Mother's Day, nature, NYC, photography, wildlife, zoo babies
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I want to wish a very Happy Mother’s Day to all to all of the mothers, caregivers, nurturers, pamperers, surrogates and loving coddlers out there regardless of how you celebrate the day. 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 – she formed and informed what we are today. 
Bronx Bound May 1, 2022
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: animals, Bronx Zoo, nature, NYC, photography, wildlife, Zoos
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Took a trip to the Bronx Zoo about a month ago to meet up with some good friends and their kids. It was a fun visit but we did not get to see much of the zoo (again, kids). Enjoy the photos and happy May to one and all.
Zoo Lover’s Day April 10, 2022
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: animals, baby animals, National Zoo Lover's Day, nature, photography, travel, wildlife, zoo babies, zoocation, Zoos
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April 8th, was National Zoo Lover’s Day. Needless to say – I am a big zoo fan. I stopped counting but think we have been to about 150 zoos and aquariums on our wonderful, fun zoocations that came to a screeching halt when COVID arrived. Looking forward to returning to those trips someday soon. Today’s photo montage features some photos from those adventures.
– It is estimated that over 600 million people visit zoos each year.
– There are more than 2,800 zoos and aquariums in the world.
– Germany has more zoos than any other country – 414!
– The US has more than 350 zoos. The total number of AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums is 238.
– Over 30 US zoos have more than 1 million visitors a year. Disney’s Animal Kingdom has the most with 9.5 million visitors each year.
– The Philadelphia Zoo is the oldest zoo in the US. It opened on July 1, 1874.
– The oldest running zoo in the world is the Vienna Zoo in Schonbrunn. It was founded in 1752.
Why not go out and visit your favorite Zoo today, enjoy the outdoors and see some amazing animals?
Queens for a Day March 20, 2022
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: Andean bear cubs, andean bears, baby animals, bison, nature, NYC, photography, Pudu, Queens Zoo, sea lion, thick-billed parrots, wildlife
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It has been almost one year since I visited the delightful 18 acre Queens Zoo. My goal was to see their adorable eight month old Andean bear cubs. I was not disappointed. The cubs were active until late morning. They got tired pretty much the same time that I did. I was charmed by the noisy but beautiful thick-billed parrots, lynx, pumas, elk, sea lions, bison, family farm and of course their pair of pudu. I encourage you to visit while these cubs are still young. You too can be Queen (or King) for a day.
While at the Zoo 