Saturday, November 14, 2009

Critters from the National Zoo in DC

My camera critters are from my last visit (actual visit was this past spring)  to the National Zoo in DC. The National Zoo is part of the Smithsonian Institution and admission is free but you have to pay for parking.

I posted this entry as my Scenic Sunday but my actual post for Scenic Sunday is here Scenic Sunday Snow geese


I do not know for sure but I think Zoo's around the country are having trouble with funding in these hard times and I am sure they would appreciate any donations here is their website if you would like to check it out. Their website also has cool webcams. You can watch the Panda Bears, Organutans and some of their other animals.


Friends of the National Zoo

It is a big zoo and you can pick up a map which helps a lot in finding all the animals and your way around the zoo.

We were lucky to visit in the spring and see some baby animals. One of the coolest babies was the baby Gorilla with its Mom.



The Elephants are one of my all time favorite zoo animals.





                                           The monkeys are always fun to see too. 



The Panda bears are one of the National Zoo's main attractions. There is always a crowd of people around the Panda bears. The Panda bear is also my favorite animal at the National Zoo.







The Hippo, a closeup of the huge mammal.



One of the female lions. Have you seen the latest video of the National Zoo's lion and the deer on youtube?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CbPzjhFY8Q





The Orangutans are cool to watch.



These are my camera critters and to see more cute critters go and visit the host Misty Dawn of
                                Camera Critters

Thanks for stopping by my blog and I appreciate your comments.
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40 comments:

  1. rainfield61November 14, 2009 at 8:29 AM

    Visit to a zoo is educational. And visit to your blog we learn virtually.

    The gorillas are my favorite.

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  2. MarieNovember 14, 2009 at 9:50 AM

    Lovely shots and interesting information. Thanks for sharing them :-)

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  3. MarthaNovember 14, 2009 at 10:16 AM

    I have not been there for years. In the spring I hope to spend a weekend in Wash DC and take Tara to the zoo!

    My CC

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  4. CH VoonNovember 14, 2009 at 10:37 AM

    Quite a long time never go to Zoo lo...

    Wah.... this Zoo is popular, got Panda and Orang Utan some more...

    Panda bears is from China
    Orang Utan i think from Malaysia right?

    correct me if i am wrong!

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  5. November 14, 2009 at 10:53 AM

    Your photos are truly awesome!

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  6. Chubskulit RoseNovember 14, 2009 at 11:30 AM

    The first photo is very nurturing..

    Followed your networked blog.

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  7. ♥♥ Willa ♥♥November 14, 2009 at 11:37 AM

    I love the Pandas, they are so beautiful!!!
    My Camera Critters

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  8. Adrienne ZwartNovember 14, 2009 at 11:41 AM

    Love the shots of the panda.

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  9. XaviNovember 14, 2009 at 11:44 AM

    Hi my friend Eileen,
    Many congratulations on your cover Yellowstone Scenic Sunday 70.
    Great shots of the zoo.
    Have a great weekend.

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  10. SnapNovember 14, 2009 at 11:52 AM

    It's been many years since we visited the National Zoo -- always a treat. Thanks for sharing your visit!

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  11. The Quintessential MagpieNovember 14, 2009 at 11:53 AM

    What fun! Love them ALL!

    xo,

    Sheila :-)

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  12. DianneNovember 14, 2009 at 12:40 PM

    your close-up of the hippo is fantastic, I've never really seen their faces in so much detail

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  13. MarvinNovember 14, 2009 at 12:45 PM

    Thanks for the virtual tour of the zoo. I haven't been to any real zoo in years. The pandas are cool.

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  14. JaneNovember 14, 2009 at 1:42 PM

    Beautiful animals, especially the baby gorilla ( so like a human baby), thanks for sharing:)

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  15. i beatiNovember 14, 2009 at 3:28 PM

    fantastic zoo

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  16. LoranNovember 14, 2009 at 4:44 PM

    Oh dear, I'm actually old enough to remember when China donated the pandas!

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  17. AnonymousNovember 14, 2009 at 5:32 PM

    I followed the pandas quite closely on webcam when Tai was born - such beautiful, beautiful creatures!

    I love all the monkeys in your shots - especially the orangutans, and the one with groovy hairstyle!

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  18. diane bNovember 14, 2009 at 5:51 PM

    There are some big critters there. Great photos. I adore the giant Panda with his sunglasses on.

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  19. edenNovember 14, 2009 at 6:03 PM

    great shots, Eileen. i love the baby gorilla and mother the most.
    I haven't visited zoo for quite sometime now.I always love to go and see the latest addition to our zoo, a baby elephant but can't grab a time yet.

    Happy weekend

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  20. KarineNovember 14, 2009 at 8:11 PM

    What a collection of wonderfully exotic critters! I've always found panda bear to be particularly cuddly looking :o)

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  21. wennNovember 14, 2009 at 8:48 PM

    lovely shots..

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  22. CarlettaNovember 14, 2009 at 10:12 PM

    What wonderful shots! The panda makes a beautiful header.
    I love that little furry monkey - he certainly is different. :)

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  23. EuroangelNovember 15, 2009 at 5:58 AM

    so lovely pictures here...thanks for sharing this pix Eileen..have a blessed Sunday from Europe!
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  24. Kerri FarleyNovember 15, 2009 at 7:15 AM

    Quite a lot of critters! Loved them all :)

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  25. Chie Wilks November 15, 2009 at 7:49 AM

    ohh lots of wild critters here..i haven't most of them yet in my life

    mine is here

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  26. SquirrelNovember 15, 2009 at 8:15 AM

    These are some great critters shots Eileen!

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  27. peppermintNovember 15, 2009 at 8:39 AM

    What a cute panda, and I never saw that kind of monkey, what a furry mone.

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  28. AlNovember 15, 2009 at 9:19 AM

    Hi Eileen, watching animals play in the zoo, gives you the best photos ever.

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  29. GeorgeNovember 15, 2009 at 10:03 AM

    These are great pictures of the critters at the National Zoo. I haven't been there, but I was fortunate enough to see pandas while I was in China. They are definitely fascinating animals.

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  30. Shelley MunroNovember 15, 2009 at 1:34 PM

    I enjoyed my virtual visit to the zoo with you. I've never seen a panda bear before. The gorilla photo is gorgeous. I have been lucky enough to see them in the wild. They're amazing creatures.

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  31. ninjaNovember 15, 2009 at 4:07 PM

    After seeing a few documentaries recently I'm not so fond of the hippos any more. They may look like giant toys but are really cruel. Probably not in Zoo's though.

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  32. storytellerNovember 15, 2009 at 5:42 PM

    Thanks for the 'virtual' visit to the zoo ... looking at your wonderful photos makes ME want to take my camera to a zoo too!
    Hugs and blessings,
    My Camera Critters

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  33. JujuB213November 15, 2009 at 7:45 PM

    Gorgeous photos! You know, I've been to D.C. a few times but have never been to the National Zoo :( It will definitely be on my "to do" list during the next trip.

    I just want to hold and love on that baby gorilla. How precious!

    Julie http://www.xanga.com/ilovegoaliesplits

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  34. AnonymousNovember 15, 2009 at 8:32 PM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog!!

    I love the zoo pics! :)

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  35. AnonymousNovember 15, 2009 at 9:08 PM

    I've never been to a zoo and I just love all your shots. The gorilla mother and baby is so precious! ~Jeanne

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  36. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiNovember 15, 2009 at 11:28 PM

    Hi Eileen

    I've visiited the Washington DC zoo! It's a wonderful place. Your panda photo is greta ...whenever I've seen them tney were always sleeping.

    I was lucky enough to see the Orangutans hanging from the overhead cables -- what a sight!

    Oat

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  37. CarolNovember 16, 2009 at 7:51 AM

    Your pictures are fantastic! Thanks for the tour, I love the Zoo shots:) Been to DC, never to the zoo, makes me want to go see!

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  38. UnknownNovember 16, 2009 at 5:53 PM

    So many beauties! I love that baby gorilla!

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  39. Ms. FiddlesticksNovember 16, 2009 at 6:23 PM

    That was a great post. Thanks.
    DF

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  40. sunnymamaDecember 8, 2009 at 9:28 PM

    Aww! The baby gorilla with his mum is so adorable. :)

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Hello, Thanks for stopping by my blog. I appreciate all your visits.

BTW, I will not publish anonymous comments, unless I recognize the name. Sorry!

Have a great day, Eileen

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