Little Cats and Big Cats August 12, 2017
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: big cats, little cats, photography, Snow Leopard cubs, wildlife, zoo babies, zoocation, Zoos
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I love cats – both big and small. This week’s montage is dedicated to these gorgeous creatures. See if you can identify 14 out of the 37 cat species in the world. 
Central Park Zoo – Happy 29th! August 6, 2017
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This Tuesday (8.8.17) will be the 29th anniversary of the Central Park Zoo (in its present form). I am happy to say I have been involved with the zoo for the past 28 of those 29 years. The zoo began in the 1860s as a menagerie. The 1905 postcard above depicts the menagerie with the Arsenal (built in 1848 – which now houses our WCS administrative offices and the NYC Parks Dept). The zoo was modified in 1934 as part of the WPA with the addition of many new buildings arranged in a quadrangle around the sea lion pool. In a contract with NYC, the zoo was completely renovated in the mid-1980s and with much fanfare, reopened on August 8th, 1988, replacing the old-fashioned cages with naturalistic environments. There are many great old photos of the menagerie and zoo with a simple google search. Happy Anniversary!
Prospect Park Zoo, Summer 2017 July 23, 2017
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: baby animals, Brooklyn, Judy the elephant, NYC, photography, Prospect Park Zoo, Zoos
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Brooklyn’s Prospect Park Zoo was the zoo of my childhood and whenever I visit I get a few fond flashbacks. On this visit, I remembered there was an elephant named ‘Judy’ – so I googled it. Oh dear – sometimes, the outcome of a google search is not very good news. But, it was a long time ago and zoos were very different back then. My memory of Judy the elephant still remains sweet. Go visit!
Indianapolis Zoo – Mini-Zoocation Continues June 4, 2017
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: dolphins, Indianapolis Zoo, Orangutan, photography, rhino, travel, walrus, wildlife, zoo babies, zoocation, Zoos
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It was a beautiful day with a sensational host. EVP Paul Grayson could not have been more hospitable, entertaining and gracious when we visited the Indianapolis Zoo on our Mini-Zoocation in early May. It is a big zoo with something for everyone. Meeting walrus’, rhinos, orangutans and dolphins up-close and personal were unforgettable experiences. Seeing their scarlet macaws free fly overhead throughout the day was also amazing. Thanks to Paul and an outstanding crew for this visit.
Mother’s Day – 2017 May 14, 2017
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Happy Mother’s Day to all of the mothers, caregivers, nurturers, pamperers, surrogates and loving coddlers out there. 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.
Peek-a-Boo, I See You. April 30, 2017
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Last Gasp of Winter March 19, 2017
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: Central Park Zoo, Grizzly bears Betty and Veronica, nature, NYC, photography, Red Panda, snow leopard, Snow Monkey, wildlife, Zoos
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Winter gave us one last gasp of cold, wind and snow this week. The animals at the Central Park Zoo did not mind at all. Come visit before it all melts away.
It’s Not Easy Being Green March 12, 2017
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: Central Park Zoo, Kermit, nature, NYC, photography, St. Patrick's Day, Zoos
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In anticipation of this week’s St Patrick’s Day celebrations I thought gathering photos of ‘green’ animals might be fun. All of today’s photos are from the Central Park Zoo except for the bottom photo which is of green iguanas at the Prospect Park Zoo. And speaking of green animals, Kermit said it best: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpiIWMWWVco
Prospect Park Zoo – Winter 2017 February 26, 2017
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: Brooklyn, photography, Prospect Park Zoo, Red Panda, wildlife, Zoos
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While there was still snow on the ground I recently paid a visit to the terrific Prospect Park Zoo. The zoo of my childhood keeps getting better and better.
After the Snowstorm February 19, 2017
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: Central Park Zoo, Grizzly bears Betty and Veronica, photography, Red Panda, snow leopard, Snow Monkey, wildlife, Zoos
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All WCS zoos were closed on February 9th during the snowstorm. I was at the zoo bright and early the next day to catch our amazing collection as they emerged from their holding areas to see the freshly fallen snow. What fun.
