No Ifs, Just Ends and Butts – 2012 December 30, 2012
Posted by judylobo in Central Park Zoo, Mammals, Nature, photography, Traveling, Wildlife, Zoocation.Tags: baby animals, Central Park Zoo, nature, photography, Photography Workshop, travel, wildlife, zoocation
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It 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!
Suncoast Bird Sanctuary, Indian Shores FL
The Florida Aquarium, Tampa FL
Livingston Ripley Waterfowl Conservancy, Litchfield, CT
Prospect Park Zoo and a Happy Hanukkah December 9, 2012
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: baby animals, Benny the dog, Brooklyn, Happy Hanukkah, nature, photography, Prospect Park Zoo, wildlife
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Growing 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. 
The Last Gasp of Fall at the Central Park Zoo December 2, 2012
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: Central Park Zoo, nature, photography, wildlife, wildlife conservation society
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Crisp 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.
Niagara Falls November 25, 2012
Posted by judylobo in Zoocation.Tags: nature, NIagara Falls, photography, rainbows, travel, wildlife
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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.
Buffalo Zoo – November 2012 November 18, 2012
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: animals, Buffalo Zoo, nature, New York State, photography, travel, wildlife, zoo friends, zoocation
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Central Park Zoo business brought us to the corner of New York State and the beautiful Niagara Falls/Buffalo area this week. A return trip to the Buffalo Zoo to visit old WCS zoo friends who now work at the zoo was lots of fun. A special shout out goes to Shanna and Rob. They were generous with their time and it was greatly appreciated. If you recall the Buffalo Zoo was the eighth and final zoo visited on our last zoocation in June. If you are ever in the area I highly recommend visiting this ever growing zoo.
First Taste of Snow at the Central Park Zoo November 11, 2012
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: Central Park Zoo, desk calendar, great holiday gifts, nature, photography, schwalm, snow, wildlife, zoocation
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It has been a rough 10 days in the metropolitan area. First Hurricane Sandy and then a nor’easter, called Athena. I know the snow is a hardship to many people but I love the Central Park Zoo’s beautiful animals as they see and taste their first steps on the freshly fallen snow.
My good friend and zoocation buddy, Mary Schwalm has produced a desk calendar for 2013. The calendar fits into a CD sized case and is a free standing display. This popular 2013 animal themed Desk Calendar is available for purchase. It is only $10 plus shipping. You can e-mail her at mary@maryschwalm.com for orders and further details. The photo below shows you the cover and one of the months. They make great holiday gifts and they are going quickly.
Pumpkin Fun at the Central Park Zoo November 4, 2012
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: banded mongoose, Benny the dog, big cats, Central Park Zoo, Halloween, nature, Photography Workshop, pumpkins, Snow Monkey, wildlife, zoocation
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The day before Hurricane Sandy hit New York City we innocently enjoyed some pumpkin enrichment fun with many of the beautiful animals at the Central Park Zoo. Hope these photos make you smile as much as I did while taking the shots. There are still a few spaces left in my Fall Photo Workshop next Sunday, November 11th from 9 to 11 AM. Guaranteed fun. Click here and sign up.
That’s my dog Benny (above) showing off his Halloween costume. Sadly, Halloween was cancelled in the City but Benny got to wear his costume around Casa Lobo and get many treats.
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 – mongooses and pumpkin fun from 2011:
Safari West October 21, 2012
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: CA, nature, photography, Photography Workshop, Safari West, Santa Rosa, travel, wildlife, zoocation
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While visiting family in California this week we enjoyed an adventure at Safari West in Santa Rosa, CA. This AZA facility located on 400 gorgeous acres is fun for all. We toured in a terrific open vehicle while we oohed and aahed all of the wildlife in very close proximity. I highly recommend this place if you are in the area.
Only three weeks to go until my Central Park Zoo Fall Photography workshop, Sunday, November 11th from 9:00AM-11:00AM. There are a few spaces still available. Click on this Central Park Zoo link, read all about the workshop and sign up for some guaranteed photo fun. There are many programs and classes for all ages. Check them all out and plan for a fun fall and winter zoo experience.
Central Park Zoo – Mid October October 14, 2012
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: animals, Central Park Zoo, nature, photography, snow leopard, Snow Monkey, wildlife
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Today’s visit to the Central Park Zoo features the always endearing banded mongoose, white-fronted parrot, snow monkey, mousebird, rajah shelducks, muntjac, Eurasian eagle owl, a scarlet ibis chick with parent, a red bird of paradise, a close up of a Puerto Rican Crested Toad, a Rodriguez Fruit bat, one of our two Patagonian Cavy babies, our senior snow leopard and goldfish. Come visit the zoo and see all of these featured beauties and so much more.
Six Flags Wild Safari – 2012 September 23, 2012
Posted by judylobo in Animal Video, Baby Animals, Nature, photography, Wildlife, Zoo.Tags: animals, baby animals, Central Park Zoo, nature, photography, Photography Workshop, safari adventure, Six Flags Wild Safari, travel, wildlife, zoo website, zoocation, Zoos
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For the fourth time in so many years I traveled to Jackson, New Jersey with friends to experience the fun of the Six Flags Wild Safari adventure. The first time I visited Six Flags we drove our own car and had a blast. Since that time I have dipped into the Lobo piggy bank to experience their VIP private ‘off road’ adventure. I have loved it each time. Sorry to say they are renovating their entire park for the 2013 season. I am sure it will be fun – but I will cherish all of the good times we had in our private tours these past years. If you want to see what they are up to in the coming year, click on this link and watch the video.
Check out the woman’s expression in the first photo of today’s montage. I imagine she is thinking how she will explain this event to her insurance agent. If you are wondering – it all ended fine and she (and we) shared a hearty laugh over the entire rhino traffic jam situation.
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 below today’s montage from Wild Safari.
Finally, it is now officially fall and registration is open for my Central Park Zoo Fall Photography workshop. The workshop is Sunday, November 11th from 9:00AM-11:00AM. This class fills up quickly. Click on this Central Park Zoo link, read all about the workshop and sign up for some guaranteed photo fun. There are many programs and classes for all ages. Check them all out and plan for a fun fall and winter zoo experience.
This video bear and giraffe encounter was taken on a visit in 2010.
While at the Zoo 