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Winter Arrives at the Central Park Zoo February 10, 2013

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Enez in hot tubFriday’s storm (aka Nemo) hit the Big Apple with a gentle touch.  Nothing could keep me from getting some post-storm shots at the Central Park Zoo.  Enjoy the snow loving animals and please watch my friend and zoocation buddy, Mary Schwalm’s  time lapse video of little Barbie getting creamed by a heavy hitting Nemo in her backyard in North Andover MA.   If you subscribe to my weekly photos (and get them in your in-box) you are probably not able to view my videos from your inbox image.  Just scroll up and click on the blue link (which is the name of today’s send) and it will take you back to my ‘While at the Zoo’ website where you can watch today’s video selection. WINTERARRIVESCPZ

The Philadelphia Zoo February 3, 2013

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SifakaWe took a mini-zoocation south to the Philadelphia Zoo on one of the coldest days of the season.  We essentially had the entire zoo to ourselves. It was a great day filled with wonderfully active animals and we caught sight of our first Prehensile-tailed  porcupine baby, called a porcupette.  Check out the video below today’s montage. If you subscribe to my weekly photos (and get them in your in-box) you are probably not able to view my videos from your inbox image.  Just scroll up and click on the blue link (which is the name of today’s send) and it will take you back to my ‘While at the Zoo’ website where you can watch today’s video selection and see the adorable porcupette and it’s parents.

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A Taste of Snow January 27, 2013

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biru-winterWe have been experiencing some bitter cold temperatures in the Big Apple this week and we finally got something pretty out of all of that shivering.  A light coating of snow fell Friday night and I was inspired to photograph some of the beautiful animals at the Central Park Zoo enjoying this winter’s First taste of Snow.

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You Lookin’ At Me? January 20, 2013

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Lookin at YouWildlife photography is great fun.  We wait and wait and wait for those special moments.  Sometimes, if we are lucky, the moment happens when your subject is now looking back at you, while you are looking at them. (Except for the bottom photo that cries out for the caption ‘No more photos!’).

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All of today’s photos were shot at the Central Park Zoo.

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Mirror Image January 13, 2013

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Mandarin PairJanuary seems to be turning into photo montage theme month.  I had fun putting together this Mirror Image group of photos.  All of the photos were taken at the Central Park Zoo.

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Open Wide January 6, 2013

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Benny-Opens WidePhoto themes are fun.  Sometimes a theme pops into my head while at the zoo and other times the themes are generously offered by my subjects.  Today’s theme is ‘Open Wide.’  It was fun to put together. And yes, that is Benny the dog, opening wide for my camera at home. If you liked today’s photos check out these three other themed montages from 2012.

The early bird
Whose toes are those?
Gotta Move it!

For those that are looking for a fun zoo photo outing, on Saturday, February 2nd (Groundhog Day) I will be running a Winter Photo Adventure for adults and children at the Central Park Zoo. We will go on a family scavenger hunt in the zoo using our cameras (there is a ‘theme’ involved).  Ticket price includes 1 child and 1 adult. (Ages 6-18 with adult.)  Sign up here – it is listed under ‘family programs.’

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No Ifs, Just Ends and Butts – 2012 December 30, 2012

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ZEBRA-BUTTSIt has been a great year for new faces, places and spaces.  Thank you for coming along for the ride. For those that are looking for exciting zoo photo outings, on Saturday, February 2nd (Groundhog Day) I will be running a Winter Photo Adventure for adults and children at the Central Park Zoo. We will go on a family scavenger hunt in the zoo using our cameras.  Ticket price includes 1 child and 1 adult. (Ages 6-18 with adult.)  Sign up here – it is listed under ‘family programs.’  For those that want to plan ahead we also have a photo adventure on April 14th and April 28th.  Check it out at the same site linked above.

In my eighth end of the year tradition, I bring you my closing photo montage and also take a look back at the new places that we have visited.  Keeping up with tradition, I end the year with no ‘ifs,’ – just ends and butts.  Looking forward to more zoocations in 2013.  Wishing you all a very Happy Zoo Year!

Yellowstone Winter Landscape

Yellowstone Wildlife

Suncoast Bird Sanctuary, Indian Shores FL

Homasassa Springs State Park

The Florida Aquarium, Tampa FL

Busch Gardens, Tampa, FL

Lowry Park Zoo, Tampa FL

Prospect Park Zoo

Staten Island Zoo

New England’s Stone Zoo

Franklin Park Zoo

Philadelphia Zoo

Queens Zoo

Utica Zoo

NY State Zoo at Thompson Park

Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park

Buffalo Zoo

Toronto Zoo

Safari Niagara Zoo

Seneca Park Zoo

Rosamond Gifford Zoo

Southwick’s Zoo – Mendon, MA

Six Flags Wild Safari

York’s Wild Kingdom

Cape Ann Whale Watch

Safari West, Santa Rosa, CA

Livingston Ripley Waterfowl Conservancy, Litchfield, CT

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Prospect Park Zoo and a Happy Hanukkah December 9, 2012

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Geoffroy TwinsGrowing up in Brooklyn, the Prospect Park Zoo was my first zoo and will always have a special place in my heart.  I hope you enjoy this week’s visit to Brooklyn where I feature an adorable new male calf, twin Geoffroy Tamarin babies, a red-eyed tree frog, dingo, red panda and much more.  Enjoy all of these fabulous faces and a very special Hanukkah greeting to one and all from my house to your house. If you subscribe to my weekly photos (and get them in your in-box) you are probably not able to view my videos directly from your inbox.  Just scroll up and click on the Blue link (which is the name of today’s send) and it will take you back to my ‘While at the Zoo’ website where you can watch today’s video selection from Marley the Hanukkah singing dog. Marley is very talented. I have not been able to teach my dog Benny how to sing but he is excellent at striking a pose as soon as I approach him with my camera. Hanukkah


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The Last Gasp of Fall at the Central Park Zoo December 2, 2012

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ENEZCrisp air, winter coats and the last burst of fall colors blanket the Central Park Zoo.  Do not let the chilly weather keep you from visiting us.  The Tropic Zone is toasty and the Penguin and Puffin House are climate controlled.  Our temperate animals are more active than ever.  Come visit!

Here is a wonderful ‘Happy Holidays and Thank You‘ video from the Wildlife Conservation Society. If you subscribe to my weekly photos (and get them in your in-box) you are probably not able to view my videos from your inbox image.  Just scroll up and click on the Blue link (which is the name of today’s send) and it will take you back to my ‘While at the Zoo’ website where you can watch today’s video selection from the Wildlife Conservation Society.

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Niagara Falls November 25, 2012

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While on zoo business in the area, we visited the spectacular Niagara Falls. Going off season was a great decision. Niagara Falls is the collective name for three waterfalls that straddle the international border between the Canadian province of Ontario and the U.S. state of New York. Here is a link to some of the wackadoodles who have dared to go over the Falls.  My favorite story is from 1911 when the infamous Bobby Leach plunged over the Falls in a steel barrel.   Bobby broke both kneecaps and his jaw during his daring event. Years later while touring in New Zealand, Bobby slipped on an orange peel and died from complications due to gangrene. If you subscribe to my weekly photos (and get them in your in-box) you are probably not able to view my videos from your inbox image.  Just scroll up and click on the Blue link (which is the name of today’s send) and it will take you back to my ‘While at the Zoo’ website where you can watch today’s video selection to hear and see the power of the Falls.