Red Pandas and Records

November 13th

This morning we had a great interview for Sweet Nothing with Amy Jordan, founder of the Sweet Enuff Movement. Afterwards, Caroline and I headed to Central Park for a reprieve from endless skyscrapers, passing through the “Cube” Apple Store along the way. To my surprise and delight, we happened upon a zoo in Central Park! We very much enjoyed this small but lovely haven in the middle of Manhattan. Our favorite animal was the Red Panda, but we failed to capture a decent photo because of their quick darting through the trees. Later on, we met with a friend in Brooklyn at Black Gold Record Store. Black Gold is a fascinating all-in-one combination of Victorian-era taxidermy, antiques, coffee & tea, pastries, and the main attraction: music records.

Takeaways:

• Camera: look for a mic shadow on the interviewee before rolling

“It would be awesome if there was a zoo in the middle of Central Park. (30 steps later) Look, a zoo!”

– Caroline Pahl

Peacocks at CPZ – This photo would just be ok if not for the tortoise photo bomb!

Mongooses or Mongeese? At CPZ

Green Tree Boa at CPZ

I’m just going to call this one an underwater snake at CPZ.

Duck in the Tropic Zone at CPZ

Bird in the Tropic Zone at CPZ – If anyone knows what kind of bird this is, please comment and let me know!

Fall Colors at Central Park Zoo

Bird in the Temperate Territory at CPZ – Does anyone know what this is? I forgot to take a picture of the sign.

Central Park Zoo is wrapped in ivy.

The Cube: Fifth Ave. Apple Store

Black Gold Record Shop in Brooklyn