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.
The Detroit Zoo March 9, 2014
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: animals, Detroit Zoo, photography, polar bear, travel, wildlife, wolverine, zoocation
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What do zoo nuts do when at a zoo reunion? We go to visit another zoo! Last week’s Toledo Zoo gang drove to the Detroit Zoo for a fun afternoon. Enjoy!
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.
SNOWZILLA! February 16, 2014
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: Central Park Zoo, photography, Photography Workshop, Red Panda, Snow Leopard cubs, Snow Monkey, Snowxzilla, wildlife, zoocation, Zoos
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The winter presses on – with over 56 inches of snow in NYC in 2014. I am not sure how many more Sunday montage titles I can use – maybe Snowmageddon is next. The Central Park Zoo animals (especially the snow leopards, snow monkeys and red pandas) are my snow muses. Also watch a lovely video that my friend and Zoo Guide Wendy Walters made of our adorable cubs as they romped in the snow. A shout out to Wendy for deleting the sound of my clicking camera while she was filming.
If you enjoy my weekly photos, how about signing up for my next Central Park Zoo Photography Workshop on Sunday, March 9, from 8:30 to 10:30. Experience breakfast and a photo shoot with our Tropical Birds and maybe we will be lucky and there will still be some opportunities for snow photos too.
SNOWPOCALYPSE February 9, 2014
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: Central Park Zoo, nature, NYC, photography, Sea Ducks, sea lion, Snow Leopard cubs, Snow Monkey, snowpocalypse, zoocation
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New York City’s snowfall in 2013 amounted to 27 inches. It is only February and we have already tracked 40 inches with more snow coming later today. SNOWPOCALYPSE!
Polar Vortex and the Central Park Zoo February 2, 2014
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: baby animals, Central Park Zoo, photography, Polar Vortex, sea lion, Snow Leopard cubs, Snow Monkey, The Central Park Zoo, wildlife, zoocation
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As you all know – January was bitterly cold. The Central Park Zoo became a month long winter wonderland – and the forecast predicts more to come.
The National Zoo and Bao Bao January 26, 2014
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We could not resist a visit to The National Zoo to meet the adorable five month old panda, Bao Bao. She made her debut to the public last week. At only 18 pounds she is beyond adorable. We were lucky to catch her awake for a short time. Bao Bao means ‘precious’ or ‘treasure’ in Mandarin. Check out the video I took in 2008 when the last panda was born at the National Zoo. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaVrBTFtIJE
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 