Hello Gourd-geous! November 3, 2019
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: Central Park Zoo, gourds, NYC, photography, pumpkins, wildlife
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Last Sunday was our photo class featuring, of course, pumpkins at the Central Park Zoo. An enormous shout out to the courageous photographers who braved the soaker of a day. The rains came and came and came. We persisted and had lots of fun. The animals seemed to have as much fun as the photographers which made the weather tolerable (almost). Enjoy! Look to this space for the announcement of our next Sunday photo class in February featuring…hearts. 
Batty for Bats October 31, 2019
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: Bats, Central Park Zoo, NYC, photography, wildlife, Zoos
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I could not let October pass by without my annual salute to bats. Have a sweet, safe, fun Halloween.
Oregon Zoo October 20, 2019
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: Oregon Zoo, photography, Portland OR, travel, wildlife, zoocation, Zoos
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Zoo #5 on our Pacific Northwest 2019 zoocation was Portland’s terrific Oregon Zoo. This 64 acre growing zoo was once called the Portland Zoo and then the Washington Park Zoo. They have been busy renovating and expanding habitats. A HUGE shout out to old friend Director Don Moore for spending some time with us.
Northwest Trek, Tacoma WA October 13, 2019
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: nature, Northwest Trek, photography, Tacoma WA, travel, wildlife, zoocation, Zoos
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Zoo#4 on our Pacific Northwest 2019 zoocation was Northwest Trek, in Tacoma WA. Over 40 species of native wildlife live in this beautiful habitat. Much of the visit can only be seen by tram and we were extremely lucky to be the only two people on the 10AM tram tour. Our guide and driver, Caleb, was charming, informative and ready to stop as many times as we asked him to in order to get photos. The free-roaming area via tram is a 435-acre Northwest paradise for herds of Roosevelt elk, bison, moose, caribou, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, swans and deer. The walking part of the habitat includes, cats, bears, eagles and much much more. I encourage you to visit this beautiful spot if you are in the Tacoma area. 
Pt. Defiance Zoo and Aquarium October 6, 2019
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: baby animals, Kulu, nature, NY Aquarium, photography, Pt. Defiance Zoo and Aquarium, red wolf, Tacoma, travel, wildlife, zoo babies, zoocation, Zoos
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Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium in Tacoma, WA was stop #3 on our Pacific Northwest 2019 Zoocation. It is a beautiful facility in a spectacular location. We were fortunate to see their eight red wolf cubs (now teenagers) during a keeper talk and feed. Also got to see their adorable tapir baby Kazu. I was especially taken by their puffin habitat and of course seeing their two walrus’ who are on their way to San Diego for breeding was very special. Many of you will recognize the New York Aquarium’s Kulu (featured in my title photo). A special shout out to Malia for spending time with us upon our arrival.
Woodland Park Zoo September 29, 2019
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: humboldt penguins, nature, photography, Seattle WA, travel, wildlife, Woodland Park Zoo, zoocation, Zoos
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Zoo #2 on our Pacific Northwest zoocation was the impressive Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle Washington. It is a large (90 acres) zoo with many user friendly exhibits. We were treated to an up close and personal live fish feed for the Humboldt penguins and had an opportunity to visit with several experienced and charming keepers. The bears, otters, jaguar and lemurs were active and fun to watch as were many of their other beautiful species. There are lots of things to do in Seattle and this is something you should surely put on your list if you visit this exciting city. A special shout out to Martin and John for their time and attention.
Seattle Aquarium September 22, 2019
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: animals, nature, photography, Seattle Aquarium, travel, vacation, wildlife, zoocation, Zoos
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Zoocation 2019 is in the can. We are back from an eight day, eight zoo/aquarium 1700 mile zoocation in the Pacific Northwest. I will sum it up by saying we had FUN! Made new friends, reunited with some old ones and had lots of laughs, sun and rain. Rain does not dampen our spirits – we just keep on zoo-ing. Up first, the very colorful and exciting Seattle Aquarium. A big thank you to Pam for hosting us at the Aquarium and making our experience even richer. A shout out to Maddie for joining us at the Aquarium and to Judy and Jim for a delicious home cooked salmon meal. 
Zoocation 2019 is Happening September 15, 2019
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We are on zoocation in the Pacific Northwest having a blast. Beautiful landscapes, amazing animals, meeting new friends and reuniting with some old friends. Follow us in twitter or facebook. 
Bye Bye Summer September 8, 2019
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: animals, big cats, NYC, photography, Photography Workshop, Red Panda, travel, wildlife, zoocation, Zoos
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We are off on zoocation for the next couple of weeks celebrating 15 years of zoocationing with a trip to the Pacific Northwest. Looking to reunite with some old friends and to make some new ones along the way. As we leave summer I salute the animal collection at my home base, the Central Park Zoo.
Summer at the NY Aquarium August 25, 2019
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: Brooklyn, Coney Island, New York Aquarium, NYC, photography, wildlife, Zoos
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My last visit to Brooklyn’s New York Aquarium was in mid-March. It was cold and damp. The upside was that it wasn’t crowded at all. This visit was fun even though there were many more visitors enjoying the summer in Coney Island. We sat through their delightful sea lion behavior show which I had not seen in many years. All in all we had a fun visit which of course included a walk down the boardwalk and a visit to famous Nathan’s. Yum!
