Enrichment at the Central Park Zoo August 19, 2012
Posted by judylobo in Nature, photography, Red Pandas, Sea LIons, Snow Monkeys, Wildlife, Zoo.Tags: animals, Central Park Zoo, enrichment, nature, photography, travel, vacation, video selection, wildlife, zoo animals
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Enrichment is a big part of daily life at zoos. Hidden treats are a great way to keep the animals interested, busy and stimulated throughout the day. Summertime gives them even more enrichment as our many Central Park Zoo campers create enrichment for many of the zoo residents. This photographer is enriched by being able to snap away as the animals enjoy their treats. Check out this video of zoo animals eating that I created back in 2007. 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.
Prospect Park Zoo – Early August August 5, 2012
Posted by judylobo in Mammals, Mongoose, Nature, photography, Wildlife, Zoo.Tags: babies, cape barren goose, dingoes, Dwarf Mongoose, frog collection, lambs, monkeys, nature, photography, prospect park, Prospect Park Zoo, southdown sheep, travel, wildlife
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The Prospect Park Zoo is the first zoo I ever visited – way, way, way back when I was a child growing up in Brooklyn. It, thankfully, is not the same zoo that I remember but now a wonderful, ever growing collection of beautiful animals. Southdown sheep, Fred and Ginger recently has a lamb,. There is a terrific new cow named Tetley, baby dwarf mongoose pups, an active frog collection, fabulous birds and of course, lots of primates. Don’t forget to visit the walkabout to enjoy seeing the kangaroos, dingoes and very friendly Cape Barren Goose.
Central Park Zoo – end of July July 29, 2012
Posted by judylobo in Birds, Central Park Zoo, Mammals, Mountain Coati, photography, Sea LIons, Snow Monkeys, Zoo.Tags: animals, atlantic puffin, Central Park Zoo, jambu fruit dove, nature, photography, Sea Ducks, travel, wildlife
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It has been about two months since I sent out photos from my home base – the Central Park Zoo. There’s lots going on, as usual, at the zoo. Our four species of penguins are fattening up for the upcoming molting season. Gus, the polar bear, plays with his toys in the cool refreshing pool. The three coati brothers (Lobo, Zev and Wolfie) continue to be playful and active most of the day. Our fabulous sea ducks cool themselves off in the sprinklers and ponds. Come visit soon and meet our two new sensational Hyacinth Macaws, located directly outside the Penguin House. Other animals featured today are the red crested turaco, Rahjah sehlduck, Jambu fruit dove, April the sea lion, a muntjac, Atlantic puffin, crested coua, red panda and snow monkey.
Queens Zoo July 22, 2012
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: baby animals, big cats, canadian lynx, nature, Photgraphy, Queens Zoo, Texas Longhorn calf, wildlife
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The Queens Zoo has a beautiful two month old Texas Longhorn calf living on the farm. The male calf, born on May 26th weighed 60 pounds at birth. The zoo also has an active Canadian Lynx, very busy thick-billed parrot habitat, an exciting aviary, bison, pronghorns, coyotes, pumas and more.
Toronto Zoo July 12, 2012
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: animals, lion cubs, nature, photography, Toronto Zoo, travel, white lion cubs, wildlife, zoocation
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Zoo # 7 on our zoocation was the enormous and beautiful Toronto Zoo. We were fortunate to meet some new Zoo friends who were very generous with their time and attention with some behind the scenes access. The Toronto Zoo has an adorable young polar bear named Hudson and three beautiful white lion cubs just in from South Africa. I made a short video of the adorable lion cubs that you can see below. Enjoy! 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.
Safari Niagara Zoo July 8, 2012
Posted by judylobo in Nature, photography, Wildlife, Zoo, Zoocation.Tags: animals, Canada, hippos, nature, photography, Safari Niagara, stevensville ontario, travel, wildlife, zoo, zoocation
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Zoo #6 on our zoocation was an unplanned visit. Since we had the time and energy we crossed the Canadian/US border for the first of four times on our way to the Safari Niagara Zoo in Stevensville, Ontario. It was hot and there was way too much cyclone fencing but it was a fun visit with an active hippo. My zoo buddy adores hippos.
Seneca Park Zoo, Rochester , NY July 4, 2012
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: baby animals, Natre, ny, photography, Rochester, Seneca Zoo, travel, wildlife, zoocation
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Zoo #5 on our summer zoocation was the Seneca Park Zoo Rochester NY. Their new ‘A Step Into Africa’ habitat was great for both photographers and non-camera carrying visitors alike. It is great to see chain-link fencing becoming a thing of the past. Even though it was a hot, hot day most of the animals were active and engaging. It is always best to visit a zoo at the beginning or end of the day.
Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park, Syracuse, New York July 1, 2012
Posted by judylobo in Baby Animals, Big Cats, Nature, photography, Wildlife, Zoo, Zoocation.Tags: baby animals, nature, ny, photography, Rosamond Gifford Zoo, rosamond gifford zoo at burnet park, syracuse, travel, wildlife, zoocation
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Zoo #4 on our summer zoocation was the Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park, Syracuse, New York. We met some new zoo friends who generously shared some of their time with behind the scenes activities for us. The collection of animals was great, especially the delightful spectacled bear brothers and young penguins. Enjoy!
The Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park June 24, 2012
Posted by judylobo in photography, Wildlife, Zoo.Tags: animals, binghamton, nature, photography, ross park, travel, wildlife, zoocation, Zoos
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We just got back from a week long zoocation road trip through New York State and into Canada. We made some generous new friends and visited with some old friends. Come along for the ride via my upcoming photo montages. First up – The Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park.
Who’s Your Daddy? June 17, 2012
Posted by judylobo in Nature, photography, Wildlife, Zoo.Tags: baby animals, dads, nature, photography, wildlife, Zoos
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Happy Father’s Day! Enjoy this photo salute to some of the animal kingdom’s Dads.
While at the Zoo 