Staten Island Zoo – Summer July 20, 2014
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: Arctic Fox Pup, Binturong, fennec fox, Kangaroo Joey, Marc Valitutto, Patagonian Cavy, photography, Sloth, Staten Island Zoo, travel, zoo babies, zoocation
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Another terrific, fun visit to the Staten Island Zoo. This gem of a zoo gets better with each passing week. Thanks again to General Curator and Vet, Marc Valitutto for his time and insight. We all had loads of fun meeting a baby binturong (still smells like popcorn), adorable arctic fox pups, a kangaroo joey, sweet fennec fox, Neeble, the young cassowary, a baby Patagonian cavy, MJ, the almost full grown Tamandua and of course, CC the wonder sloth. Enjoy!
May at the Bronx Zoo May 28, 2014
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We’ve been wanting to see the two gorilla babies at the Bronx Zoo and we were not disappointed. We also got some other grand surprises with a young Okapi, Wolf’s Guenon baby, Colobus baby, Langur Baby, Brown ruffed lemur baby and the opening day of the Komodo dragon exhibit at Astor Court. A fine visit indeed.
Bao Bao at the National Zoo May 18, 2014
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A quick trip to DC to visit recently transplanted friends would not be complete without seeing the National Zoo’s eight month old black and white panda, Bao Bao. Our timing was perfect. We got to spend quality morning time with Bao Bao before she climbed up into a tree for a long nap. I am a sucker for baby animals and there is something even more special about a baby panda.
Happy Mother’s Day – 2014 May 11, 2014
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My mother, Lillian Wolfe, is long gone, but her advice, warnings and general ‘Lili-isms’ live on in our daily life. She taught us to laugh at life, to think, to question authority, to march, to protest and generally act upon what we thought was wrong. 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 and all of the other mothers, caregivers, nurturers, pamperers, surrogates and loving coddlers out there. You make it all work. And a huge salute to all of the Zoo mothers in today’s photo montage.
Next Sunday, May 18th, we will be having a Photo Workshop called ‘Urban Birds of Prey’ at the Central Park Zoo from 8:30 to 10:30. There are still places available for this fun class. Hope to see you then. 
Sheep Shearing Day at the Central Park Zoo April 6, 2014
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This annual rite of spring took place yesterday at the Central Park Zoo. For many urban dwellers the sight of sheep being shorn was a first time experience. Our six day old lamb only added to the fun. A shout out to Pete Sepe of Sepe Farms for his annual visit, education and fun. Come visit us and see our freshly shorn flock at the Tisch Children’s Zoo.
March at the Staten Island Zoo March 16, 2014
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: Amur Leopards, baby animals, Binturong baby, Marc Valitutto, photography, Staten Island Ferry, Staten Island Zoo, Tamandua baby, travel, wildlife, zoo babies, zoocation, Zoos
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This was my fourth visit to the Staten Island Zoo since my friend Marc Valitutto became the the General Curator and Veterinarian. Once again, Marc gave us a fabulous tour and showed us the amazing changes he has made in this 75 year old zoo. The collection has jumped from 750 to over 1500 animals and continues to grow. We met the zoo’s newest adorable female baby binturong, (who smells just like popcorn) plus got to greet the sweetest baby Tamandua and Mom. Their new Amur Leopard exhibit is now open and at 4,500 square feet makes for a great visitor experience. The cats are active and very close. A shout out to Marc for his generosity and continuing great work. The Staten Island Zoo, which proudly calls itself ‘New York’s Biggest Little Zoo’ is a great place to visit. We went via the Staten Island Ferry which in and of itself is a great adventure.
Toledo Zoo in Winter March 2, 2014
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A return trip to Toledo to visit old friends and new ones was wonderful. Filled with three days of laughs, new adventures and terrific animal sightings. Ohio has lots of fine zoos – but this zoo is my favorite.
Airborne January 19, 2014
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: baby animals, Central Park Zoo, photography, Sea Lions, Snow Leopard cubs, Snow Monkey, wildlife, zoo babies, zoocation
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Leaping leopards, flying monkeys, soaring sea lions and bounding babies are a joy to see at the Central Park Zoo. It is even better when you can capture that moment with your camera. Today’s montage is all about those special moments.
San Francisco Zoo – Last Zoo Visit of the Year January 12, 2014
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: Baby Kabibe, Dom Dorsa, photography, San Francisco Zoo, travel, vacation, wildlife, zoo babies, zoocation, Zoos
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A New Year’s trip to the West Coast found us once again at the wonderful San Francisco Zoo. Little Baby Kabibe, the young gorilla was adorable (even while sleeping) as were the adorable six baby peccaries. This zoo holds a special place for my family and me A loud shout out to Dom Dorsa for his generosity and time. You made our visit very special.
First Big Snowfall of 2014 – Central Park Zoo January 5, 2014
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: Bid snow in NYC, Central Park Zoo, photography, snow leopard, Snow Leopard cubs, Snow Monkey, wildlife, zoo babies, zoocation, Zoos
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I was not planning to go to the zoo on Friday’s very cold day but the lure of freshly fallen snow and the thought of snow leopard cubs frolicking in the snow was too much for me to resist. Enjoy their antics as well as some other familiar zoo faces in the beautiful fresh snow. If you haven’t come to see these seven month old cubs yet – now is the perfect time to catch them in all of their kitten-like friskiness.
While at the Zoo 