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May at the Bronx Zoo May 28, 2014

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Gorilla Baby-Bronx ZooWe’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.BXZOOMAY2014

Bao Bao at the National Zoo May 18, 2014

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Bao Bao-National ZooA 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.NATIONALZOO5.2014

Happy Mother’s Day – 2014 May 11, 2014

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White-Naped Crane ChickMy 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. MOTHERSDAY2014

All Tennessee Zoocation May 4, 2014

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MEMPHIS ZOO PANDAWe are now on our All Tennessee Zoocation. Not much time to edit photos -but stay tuned for photos in the coming Sundays. Here are a few fun memories from our time in Memphis. My zoocation buddy Mary Schwalm reminded me that we have now been to all of the zoos in the United States with Giant Pandas. She is looking for a new zoocation goal and is thinking about hippos.troygraceland

The Bronx Zoo – Spring, 2014 April 27, 2014

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Nursing GiraffeIt’s been about six months since I last visited the Bronx Zoo.  It is a big zoo with lots of wonderful things to see. Comfortable walking shoes are a must.BRONXZOO4.2014

In the Pink at the Central Park Zoo April 20, 2014

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the easter bennyINTHEPINK

Spring Fever at the Central Park Zoo April 13, 2014

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LEAPING CHARLIEYes, it is finally here. Spring has sprung – our little lamb is leaping, the ducks are flapping, the monkeys are flying, the swans are whooping and the sea lions are soaring. Come visit!springfever

Sheep Shearing Day at the Central Park Zoo April 6, 2014

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BABY LAMBThis 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.SHEEPSHEARING

Staten Island Zoo (Part Two) March 23, 2014

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Baby TamanduaBack to back visits to the Staten Island Zoo was, as usual, terrific – thanks to General Curator and Veterinarian, Marc Valitutto.  Once again, Marc generously showed us around.  This week I focused my camera on some of the amazing and beautiful residents that I missed last week.  Of course, a visit with the popcorn smelling Opal, the baby Binturong, was a must as was another chance to see the little baby Tamandua. More sensational things will be happening at Staten Island in the next few months. I will be back for sure.SIZOOPART2

The Zoos of New England March 22, 2014

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AFRICAN PYGMY FALCON CHICKSA quick trip up to New England mixing zoo business and pleasure made for a nice winter break.  A shout out to the staff at the Franklin Park Zoo for accommodating our mid-afternoon arrival and a big shout out to our friends in North Andover for their hospitality.  Two zoos in two days makes for lots of fun and a mini-zoocation.NEZOOS