International Red Panda Day September 21, 2014
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: International Red Panda Day, photography, Red Pandas, travel, wildlife, zoocation, Zoos
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Yesterday, September 20th was International Red Panda Day. We were fortunate this year to meet a lot of red pandas – especially on our Tennessee Zoocation and at the National Zoo’s SCBI. Today’s montage is dedicated to some of those gorgeous creatures including Rocco, Wendee, James, Wyatt, Amaya, Biru, Azizi and Jabari. Here are seven fun things you may not know about red pandas. 
Mammals, Mammals, Mammals! August 10, 2014
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: baby gorillas, Bronx Zoo, Lions, photography, tigers and bears, wildlife, zoo babies
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I took a quick trip up to the Bronx Zoo this week and when later, looking at my photos, I realized it was a mammalcentric kinda day. Lions, tigers and bears (oh my) and baby gorillas, baby colobus monkeys, baby ring-tailed lemurs, baby dwarf mongooses and more. Fun!
Pop Quiz August 3, 2014
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Nothing like a Pop Quiz to get that resting summer brain to start working again. Have some fun trying to figure our Whose Toes are Those? All of the answer are below today’s photo montage. (No peeking).
Above the montage – Black and white ruffed lemur
Title photo- Baboon
Row 2- Ring-tailed Lemur, Polar Bear, African Fronted Parrot
Row-3- Nicobar Pigeon, Puffin
Row-4- Saki Monkey, Sloth
Row-5- Snow Monkey, Snow Leopard
Row-6- Chinstrap Penguin
Row-7- Black and White Panda, Echidna
Row-8- Tamandua, Waxy Monkey Frog
Row-9- Bonobo, Fennec Fox
Row-10-Binturong, Poison Dart Frog
Row-11-King Penguin
Svalbard: The Arctic Landscape July 13, 2014
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: Arctic Svarlbard, nature, Norway, photography, travel, vacation, wildlife
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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
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: Norway, photography, polar bears, reindeer, seals, Svalbard, The Arctic, travel, vacation, walrus, whales, wildlife
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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.
Knoxville Zoo and a Happy Father’s Day June 15, 2014
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: Happy Father's Day, Knoxville Zoo, photography, Red Pandas, Sarah Glass, travel, wildlife, zoocation
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Our final zoo stop on our all Tennessee zoocation was the Knoxville Zoo. There’s lots going on here and many changes are taking place. Black Bear Falls was especially exciting as was Chimp ridge, Stokely African Elephant Preserve and the Boyd Family Red Panda Village. A special shout out to Sarah Glass, Curator of Red Pandas and Special Exhibits, for giving us so much of her valuable time. Plus, bonus photos for a very Happy Father’s Day!
The Chattanooga Zoo June 11, 2014
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Our third zoo on our all Tennessee Zoocation was the delightful Chattanooga Zoo. Acreage-wise it was the smallest on our trip but the most memorable. They have a terrific collection of animals with wonderful sight lines for both casual visitors and photographers. A huge shout out to Director Darde Long and education specialist and great guide, James Brantley for their hospitality, spirit and generosity of time.
The Tennessee Aquarium June 8, 2014
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: Chattanooga, Chattanooga Choo Choo, Chatype, photography, Tennessee Aquarium, travel, wildlife, World Ocean's Day, zoocation
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Today, June 8th, is World Ocean’s Day so I thought it fitting to share photos from our fourth stop on our all Tennessee zoocation – the beautiful Tennessee Aquarium. This 1992 riverfront facility single handedly rejuvenated the downtown area of Chattanooga. Speaking of Chattanooga, it is the only city with its own typeface . And, while in Chattanooga, a must see stop is of course, the Chattanooga Choo Choo (photos below today’s montage). All you train enthusiasts out there should check out the Choo Choo and the hotel. Fun!
And remember, every time you visit your local aquarium or zoo you are helping to support conservation projects locally and worldwide. This year, over 80 AZA-accredited facilities are holding events in honor of World Ocean’s Day.
The Nashville Zoo June 4, 2014
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: Nashville Tennessee, photography, travel, wildlife, zoocation, Zoos
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The Nashville Zoo at Grassmere was our second stop on our all Tennessee zoocation. It is located on 200 acres of an historic plantation (yikes) farm. Exhibits include – The African Savanna, Lynx, Bairds Tapir, The Bamboo Trail, Critter Encounters, The Unseen New World, Flamingo Lagoon, Pantanal and the fun Gibbon Island. If you are in Nashville, this zoo is definitely worth a visit.
While at the Zoo 