Toledo Zoo – Part One October 5, 2014
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Last weekend’s whirlwind visit with old friends at the Toledo Zoo was nothing but fun. So much to see and photograph there will be two, count ’em, two – photo montages dedicated to this great zoo during the week.
For all of you wildlife photographers out there, we are running two WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY workshops at the Central Park Zoo this fall. Along with the fast filling up workshop being held on Sunday, October 19th (Pumpkintastic) there is another opportunity on Saturday, November 8th from 8:30 to 10:30. Check out all of the details (workshop includes breakfast and a chance to speak with our hard working keepers at their exhibits) for both workshops here (scroll down to Adult Programs) – I promise we will have fun – all before the zoo opens to the public.
International Red Panda Day September 21, 2014
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Yesterday, September 20th was International Red Panda Day. We were fortunate this year to meet a lot of red pandas – especially on our Tennessee Zoocation and at the National Zoo’s SCBI. Today’s montage is dedicated to some of those gorgeous creatures including Rocco, Wendee, James, Wyatt, Amaya, Biru, Azizi and Jabari. Here are seven fun things you may not know about red pandas. 
September at the Staten Island Zoo September 7, 2014
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: Arctic Fox pups, Baby Binturong, CC the sloth. Gregory the fennec fox, Ground Hornbill, Marc Valitutto, photography, Staten Island Zoo, travel, zoo babies, zoocation, Zoos
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What a treat to introduce two out of town friends to the fun at the always terrific Staten Island Zoo. We got to meet a new young Ground Hornbill, along with old friends such as CC the sloth, Gregory the Fennec Fox, the fast growing Arctic Fox pups and of course, the popcorn smelling adorable, baby Binturong. Thanks again to Vet and General Curator, Marc Valitutto for his time and energy. We loved our visit (and will be back).
Pop Quiz August 3, 2014
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Nothing like a Pop Quiz to get that resting summer brain to start working again. Have some fun trying to figure our Whose Toes are Those? All of the answer are below today’s photo montage. (No peeking).
Above the montage – Black and white ruffed lemur
Title photo- Baboon
Row 2- Ring-tailed Lemur, Polar Bear, African Fronted Parrot
Row-3- Nicobar Pigeon, Puffin
Row-4- Saki Monkey, Sloth
Row-5- Snow Monkey, Snow Leopard
Row-6- Chinstrap Penguin
Row-7- Black and White Panda, Echidna
Row-8- Tamandua, Waxy Monkey Frog
Row-9- Bonobo, Fennec Fox
Row-10-Binturong, Poison Dart Frog
Row-11-King Penguin
Summer Fun at the Central Park Zoo July 27, 2014
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: baby animals, banded mongoose, Central Park Zoo, nature, NYC, photography, Sea Ducks, sea lion, snow leopard, Zoos
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It has been almost four months since I shared photos from my home base, the Central Park Zoo. Our May, all Tennessee Zoocation, my June Arctic adventure and visits to other terrific zoos have made me derelict in sending out photos from my favorite zoo. Enjoy!
The Nashville Zoo June 4, 2014
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The Nashville Zoo at Grassmere was our second stop on our all Tennessee zoocation. It is located on 200 acres of an historic plantation (yikes) farm. Exhibits include – The African Savanna, Lynx, Bairds Tapir, The Bamboo Trail, Critter Encounters, The Unseen New World, Flamingo Lagoon, Pantanal and the fun Gibbon Island. If you are in Nashville, this zoo is definitely worth a visit.
Memphis Zoo June 1, 2014
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Our all Tennessee Zoocation 2014 was wildly successful. The 70 acre Memphis Zoo was our first stop (after Graceland). The Zoo’s animal inhabitants reside in one-of-a-kind exhibitry, such as Cat Country, Primate Canyon, Animals of the Night, Northwest Passage, Teton Trek and China – home to giant pandas YaYa and Le Le. (And yes, we have now seen all of the giant pandas residing in the US). A special shout out to Sr. Veterinarian, Felicia Knightly, who was so very generous with her time. We loved our visit.
Staten Island Zoo – May 2014 May 25, 2014
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: animals, baby animals, Marc Valitutto, photography, Staten Island Zoo, travel, Zoos
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It was fun to introduce a group of seven fabulous ladies to the Staten Island Zoo this week. Once again, General Curator and Vet, Marc Valitutto, was extremely generous with his time and access. A shout out to Marc and all of the fabulous animals at the Staten Island Zoo.
Want to see some beautiful birds up close and personal? Next Sunday, June 1 is our final Breakfast with the Birds photo event of the season at the Central Park Zoo. For details and tickets, go to the website here.
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. 
All Tennessee Zoocation May 4, 2014
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: Giant Panda, Graceland, Mary Schwalm, photography, Tennessee, Tennessee Zoocation, travel, wildlife, zoocation, Zoos
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We 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.
While at the Zoo 