At the Zoo
March 8, 2007
Lion
Word to the wise, bring your own snacks. I don't really like the food at the zoo. But then again, I avoid fast food as much as possible at any other time as well. There are plenty of shady picnic areas around to have a bite and a rest. The zoo is pretty big. I usually start at the petting zoo and work my way up by the monkeys and reptiles towards the Asian trail where the pandas are and walk back on the other side of the zoo, passing the bird house and Amazonia. It works out very well because it's mostly down hill from the bird house. I do NOT recommend going the other way towards the bird house!! It's going to be very tiring!! Hey, but if that's your thing, knock yourself out! ;)
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Lion
monkey
they breed these in the zoo
all pilled up
the famous panda
Tiger
Red panda
turtles
monkey
bird
bear
my friend and the dinosaur
big alligator
just chillin
Pretty lizard
turtle butt
crazy lookin frog
big tortoise
underwater life
more monkeys
More spring flowers at the zoo
Also at the zoo, Otter statue
Animals, nature and more animals
Since I have moved to the Washington D.C. area a year and a half ago, I've been to the National Zoo four times. I love taking my visitors here because it's just such a great way to spend time outside.
The admission is free like in all other museums and Smithsonian establishments in D.C.. I usually take the car even though the Metro would probably be cheaper and more environmentally friendly.
Parking at the zoo is pricey (ca. $16) but also funds the research centers at the zoo. For example, the National Zoo has made an effort in saving the Gold Lion Tamarin from completely disappearing out of their natural habitat in Brazil. You wouldn't believe they are endangered since there is quiet a lot of them at the National Zoo.
If you want you can buy the membership (ca. $45) of the Zoo which includes a free parking pass for every time you come visit in within a year. You'll get a free stuffed animal at the gift shop and snacks (animal crackers, go figure) for your little ones.
Of course there are plenty of other animals too. I guess a highlight would be the Panda "baby". Just read today that Panda mama is pregnant again. So I guess they won't run out of babies any time soon. Also they keep adding to the Zoo. Right now they are working on improving the habitat for the elephants and hippos. Newly opened is the Asian trail, where you will find the cute panda baby and lots of other cheeky animals. Enjoy!
For more information go to http://nationalzoo.si.edu/
The admission is free like in all other museums and Smithsonian establishments in D.C.. I usually take the car even though the Metro would probably be cheaper and more environmentally friendly.
Parking at the zoo is pricey (ca. $16) but also funds the research centers at the zoo. For example, the National Zoo has made an effort in saving the Gold Lion Tamarin from completely disappearing out of their natural habitat in Brazil. You wouldn't believe they are endangered since there is quiet a lot of them at the National Zoo.
If you want you can buy the membership (ca. $45) of the Zoo which includes a free parking pass for every time you come visit in within a year. You'll get a free stuffed animal at the gift shop and snacks (animal crackers, go figure) for your little ones.
Of course there are plenty of other animals too. I guess a highlight would be the Panda "baby". Just read today that Panda mama is pregnant again. So I guess they won't run out of babies any time soon. Also they keep adding to the Zoo. Right now they are working on improving the habitat for the elephants and hippos. Newly opened is the Asian trail, where you will find the cute panda baby and lots of other cheeky animals. Enjoy!
For more information go to http://nationalzoo.si.edu/
The endangered Gold Lion Tamarin
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