Chilling Out with Penguins June 5, 2022
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: Antarctica, baby animals, Central Park Zoo, Chinstrap penguins, Gentoo penguins, King Penguins, Macaroni penguins, nature, photography, South Georgia, travel, wildlife
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Some of the recent very hot NYC days got me thinking about chillin’ with penguins. Enjoy some of my cool penguin photos that include a few I took while on our 2005 Antarctica trip of a lifetime. Stay cool.
da Bears! May 29, 2022
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: Amber, animals, Central Park Zoo, grizzly bears, Luna, nature, NYC, photography, Red Panda, snow leopard, Snow Monkey, Treena, wildlife, Zoos
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Grizzly bears are back at the Central Park Zoo. Come visit and welcome Amber, Luna and Treena along with the rest of our amazing collection. You still need a timed ticket even if you are a member. The weather is great and the animals are active. 
May Day at the Bronx Zoo May 22, 2022
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: animals, baby animals, Baby Tree Kangaroo, Bronx Zoo, nature, NYC, photography, wildlife, zoo babies, Zoos
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Decided last minute to go to the Bronx Zoo in the hopes of seeing their new baby tree kangaroo. I was not disappointed. Enjoy today’s photos and that adorable baby roo.
Mommie Dearest May 8, 2022
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: animals, baby animals, Happy Mother's Day, nature, NYC, photography, wildlife, zoo babies
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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. 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. 
Bronx Bound May 1, 2022
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: animals, Bronx Zoo, nature, NYC, photography, wildlife, Zoos
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Took a trip to the Bronx Zoo about a month ago to meet up with some good friends and their kids. It was a fun visit but we did not get to see much of the zoo (again, kids). Enjoy the photos and happy May to one and all.
Zoo Lover’s Day April 10, 2022
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: animals, baby animals, National Zoo Lover's Day, nature, photography, travel, wildlife, zoo babies, zoocation, Zoos
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April 8th, was National Zoo Lover’s Day. Needless to say – I am a big zoo fan. I stopped counting but think we have been to about 150 zoos and aquariums on our wonderful, fun zoocations that came to a screeching halt when COVID arrived. Looking forward to returning to those trips someday soon. Today’s photo montage features some photos from those adventures.
– It is estimated that over 600 million people visit zoos each year.
– There are more than 2,800 zoos and aquariums in the world.
– Germany has more zoos than any other country – 414!
– The US has more than 350 zoos. The total number of AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums is 238.
– Over 30 US zoos have more than 1 million visitors a year. Disney’s Animal Kingdom has the most with 9.5 million visitors each year.
– The Philadelphia Zoo is the oldest zoo in the US. It opened on July 1, 1874.
– The oldest running zoo in the world is the Vienna Zoo in Schonbrunn. It was founded in 1752.
Why not go out and visit your favorite Zoo today, enjoy the outdoors and see some amazing animals?
Queens for a Day March 20, 2022
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: Andean bear cubs, andean bears, baby animals, bison, nature, NYC, photography, Pudu, Queens Zoo, sea lion, thick-billed parrots, wildlife
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It has been almost one year since I visited the delightful 18 acre Queens Zoo. My goal was to see their adorable eight month old Andean bear cubs. I was not disappointed. The cubs were active until late morning. They got tired pretty much the same time that I did. I was charmed by the noisy but beautiful thick-billed parrots, lynx, pumas, elk, sea lions, bison, family farm and of course their pair of pudu. I encourage you to visit while these cubs are still young. You too can be Queen (or King) for a day.
Keep Your Eye on the Ball February 13, 2022
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: animals, Audrey and Roberta, Benny the dog, Central Park Zoo, Grizzly bears Betty and Veronica, Gus the polar bear, kitten bowl, Mr. Pepe, NYC, photography, puppy bowl, sea lion, Super Bowl, wildlife, Zoos
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It is Super Bowl Sunday once again. Thought I would salute all sorts of balls as they are used enrichment and fun in zoos and in my home. Enjoy some fun photos this super Sunday and may your team win. That said – I am more interested in the kitten and puppy bowls. 
Year of the Tiger January 30, 2022
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: Lunar New Year, photography, Tigers, wildlife, Year of the Tiger, zoocation, Zoos
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2022 is the Year of the Tiger While the Year of the Tiger is just beginning if you were born in any of these years – 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010 and 2022 you should start celebrating this Tuesday. Like their eponymous zodiac animal, people born in years of the Tiger are vigorous and ambitious, daring and courageous, enthusiastic and generous, self-confident with a sense of justice and a commitment to help others for the greater good. Go tigers! For those that want to look back at previous lunar New Years checkout these: Year of the Ox-2021
I Was Raised By Wolves January 23, 2022
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: animals, grey wolves, Lobos, mexican wolves, photography, red wolves, wildlife, Wolf moon, wolves, Zoos
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Yes, my last name is Wolfe – ergo, I was raised by wolves. My friends can attest that whenever the topic of wolves arises or if we are at a facility that has wolves I always say ‘I was raised by wolves.’ I always get a laugh out of my old joke and my friends roll their eyes. Sometimes it is hard not to be corny. The first full moon of the year is known as the wolf moon, and appeared last week on the evening of Monday, January 17. The moon was named after wolves that were thought to howl more frequently this time of year. Click here to see some beautiful photos of this glorious full moon. Enjoy these photos of wolves I have encountered. Howl if you like. 
While at the Zoo 