Mother’s Day 2020 May 10, 2020
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: Happy Mother's Day, nature, photography, wildlife, zoo babies, zoocation
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My mother was born in 1918 during the Spanish Flu pandemic. I wonder what she would have to say about what we all are living thru today because of COVID19…sigh. 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 during these unusual times. 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. 
Zzzzzz’s April 19, 2020
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: animals, Central Park Zoo, nature, NYC, photography, wildlife, yawning animals, Zoos
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Do you find yourself catching some extra Zzzz’s these days. Are you bored? Are you yawning? This is day 38 for me staying at home as a non-essential person. Hats off and loud cheers to all of the essential folk out there. I appreciate your heroic and difficult efforts during this COVID19 pandemic. So what have I been doing? I have brought out my art supplies and hit the drawing board which feels pretty good. I am a bit rusty but other than my three cats and a dog, who is going to judge me? I keep in touch with the heroic zookeepers and education staff at the Central Park Zoo who are keeping everything going. I check in on my sick friends daily. I text a lot, enjoy some face-timing with family and friends and get and send many silly memes which always make me laugh. I try to reach out via telephone to two people a day and have longer chats than usual. Of course there are always dog walks. I read the newspaper – even the articles I am not very interested in. Am I bored? Not really. But I thought these yawning photos of animals might make you smile – and we all can use that. Stay safe out there.
Rabbits, Rabbits, Rabbits April 12, 2020
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: animals, Belgian Hares, Dwarf Hotots, Flemish Giants, Giant Chinchillas, Harelquins, Himalayans, Holland Lops, photography, Rabbits, Thriantas, wildlife
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A very Happy Easter to all who celebrate even though this year will be very different as we are still hunkered down during this COVID19 pandemic.
March Comes in Like a Lion… March 1, 2020
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: animals, Lions, March come in like a lion, photography, wildlife, Zoos
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Seeing as how March 1st falls on a Sunday I could not resist the corny idea of posting photos of lions. 
Valentine Tails 2020 February 16, 2020
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: animal enrichment, animals, photography, Photography Workshop, Red Panda, sea lion, snow leopard, Snow Monkey, Valentine's Day, wildlife, Zoos
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Last Sunday’s photo experience at the Central Park Zoo was great. The weather was on our side and the zoo’s animal collection were ready for some Valentine treats. The animals were enriched by the different Valentine themed items placed in each of their habitats. The photographers had almost as much fun (or maybe more) as the animals. Thanks to the Central Park Zoo’s talented and creative zookeepers and managers who made this one heartfelt day.
Late Fall at the Capron Park Zoo February 2, 2020
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: animals, Capron Park Zoo, Lions, nature, photography, Photography Workshop, river otters, travel, wildlife, zoocation, Zoos
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The same rainy, windy, grey late fall day that we visited the Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence RI, we stopped in at the Capron Park Zoo in Attleboro MA. Again – I believe we were the only two visitors. Despite the weather we had a great time. We got to see two tree climbing river otters (another first for us). The zoo is eight acres but packs a lot into that space. They have three very vocal loving lions who entertained us for quite awhile. If you are in the area I encourage a visit. Last call for next Sunday’s Valentine Tails photo session at the Central Park Zoo. A very few spaces remain open. See ya then. 
Late Fall at the NY Aquarium January 26, 2020
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: Brooklyn, High Line, Nathans hot dogs, NY Aquarium, photography, Photography Workshop, travel, wildlife, Zoos
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My California family visited NYC Thanksgiving week. We did lots of great fun touristy things like walking over the Brooklyn Bridge and then having Grimaldi’s pizza in Brooklyn (yum), the Thanksgiving Day parade, the High Line and the Vessel at Hudson Yards. Not to be missed was a chance to go to Coney Island for some delicious Nathan’s hot dogs and fries. While at Coney Island we also visited the NY Aquarium. We were lucky that it was not crowded and could spend more quality time with these beautiful sea creatures.It was a fabulous week.
No ‘if’s – Just Ends and Butts – 2019 December 29, 2019
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: 2019 photos, End of the year, photography, travel, wildlife, zoocation, Zoos
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It has been another good photo year for new faces, places and spaces. Thank you for coming along for the ride. I celebrate the end of my 16th year of Sunday photo montages, and following tradition, I leave you with with no ‘ifs,’ – just ends and butts. Below is a list of some of the places that we have visited in 2019. We have not plotted out our 2020 zoocation but are looking forward to more zoos next year and wishing you all a very Happy Zoo Year!
Prospect Park Zoo – Winter 2019 December 15, 2019
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: baby animals, Brooklyn, Hamadryas baboons, nature, NYC, photography, Photography Workshop, Prospect Park Zoo, Red Panda, sea lion, wildlife, Zoos
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I had the pleasure of spending a few days in the past month at the Prospect Park Zoo. As some of you know – this was the zoo of my childhood so it holds a very special place in my heart. I googled Prospect Park Zoo and got some interesting history facts here. Please visit if you can while their two red panda cubs are still young and you might also get to see their week old baby boy Hamadryas baboon.
Oakland Zoo November 24, 2019
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: Oakland Zoo, photography, travel, wildlife, zoo babies, zoocation, Zoos
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Our penultimate stop on 2019 Zoocation was the always terrific Oakland Zoo. I have been visiting this facility for the past 20 years when my niece moved to the west coast. It has grown and only gotten more enjoyable with each visit. A big shout out to Chantal for arranging our visit and to docent Guy for a fun filled tour of the California trail. We spent a lot of time watching their bears play in the water and also spotting their litter of wolf pups. The views are amazing from the top of the facility. If you are on the west coast I encourage you to visit.
While at the Zoo 