Southwick’s Zoo – Summer, 2012 August 26, 2012
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An annual rite of summer’s passage includes a visit to good friends in Massachusetts and a return visit to the Southwick’s Zoo in Mendon, MA. I call it our mini-zoocation. Southwick’s always has something new. This visit included two adorable five month old playful warthogs, a young Ankole calf (aka Watusi), baby pot-bellied pigs and much more. 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 – the baby warthogs playing. Enjoy the fun.
Buffalo Zoo July 15, 2012
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The 8th and final zoo on our zoocation, was The Buffalo Zoo – and what a zoo it is. There were surprises around every corner. It seems that sometimes a zoo map does not reveal all that there is to see. Not only did we see meerkat babies, we saw a tiny wallaby joey still in the pouch, agouti babies, a snow monkey baby, boat-billed heron chicks, and more. Their tropical rainforest is sensational (complete with occasional rain) and to add icing to an already delicious cake, a former Central Park Zookeeper now works at the Buffalo Zoo and we were able get some memorable behind the scenes access. Thanks Shanna!
Speaking of zookeepers, today is the start of Zookeeper Appreciation Week. If you happen to visit a zoo this week, why not tell a zookeeper how much you appreciate what they do – I know I will.
So this photo montage completes our 2012 summer zoocation. Does anyone have a favorite zoo they would like to tell me about? Maybe my zoo buddy and I can start planning a zoocation from one of your suggestions (assuming we haven’t already visited). She tells me we have been to 78 unique zoos together since we started this whole thing about five years ago.
Toronto Zoo July 12, 2012
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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
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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
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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
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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 Utica Zoo June 30, 2012
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Zoo #3 on our summer zoocation was the Utica Zoo in Utica, New York. A mid-afternoon arrival is never the best for a zoo visit but we did find some beautiful animals who perked up when they saw us. Getting to the zoo along New York’s Blue Highways, rather than major roadways, was also a delight.
New York State Zoo at Thompson Park June 27, 2012
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Zoo #2 on our summer zoocation was The New York State Zoo at Thompson Park in Watertown, NY. Zoo news promised us wolf pups, so off we drove. We got a little peek at a few of them through cyclone fencing and deep wooded cover. I cannot say that I blame the little pups for taking naps — but we sure wanted to see them frolicking. Oh well – it was a nice small zoo with some active animals. Enjoy.
The Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park June 24, 2012
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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.
While at the Zoo 