I am linking up with Mosaic Monday and Our World Tuesday
I am sharing some of the scenes and animals we saw while visiting the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, DC on Saturday.. The highlight of the trip was seeing the Giant Panda cub.. Bao Bao .
One the top line is the male Giant Panda Tian Tian ( t-Yen t-Yen) his name means "more and more". He was born 1997. On the bottom left is the momma Mei Xiang (may-Shong) she was born 1998. Bottom right is the new Panda cub named Bao Bao, born on Aug 23 2013.
To me Bao Bao is growing fast, she looks almost as big as her Mom to me..But, I think the photo is deceiving, in person Bao Bao was not that big.
Daddy Tian Tian was outside when we arrived at the Giant Panda exhibit..The Giant Pandas are rare and endangered, only 1600 survive in the mountain forests of China. The Smithsonian Zoo has a research and breeding agreement with the China Wildlife Conservation Association. This agreement and Giant Panda program is thru 2015. Mei Xhang and Tian Tian are the focus of research, conservation and a breeding program to preserved these endangered animals.
The O-line is a transportation system for the Orangutans..It give the Orangutans the freedom of movement and an expanded living area and location. The O-line goes from the Tower 1 at the Great Ape house to the tower 8 at the Think Tank. The O-line crosses the Olmsted Walk to the thrill of zoo visitors..
An Orangutan he/she looks deep in thought.
It was a nice day with temps in the 60's, we saw flowers blooming and turtles sunning themselves.. The Smithsonian Zoo also has a wonderful Bird House. I will be sharing some of the exotic birds seen from around the world on another post. I hope you can stop back to see the birds of the National Zoo.
Join in on the fun and for more wonderful photos please visit Mosaic Monday and more
from Our World Tuesday
Thanks to our host: Mary our host of Mosaic Monday and to the hosting group of Our World Tuesday: Arija, Gattina, Lady Fi, Sylvia, Sandy and Jennifer. I wish everyone a happy week ahead!
I hope you enjoyed our quick visit to the shore and seeing the birds.
I am sharing some of the scenes and animals we saw while visiting the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, DC on Saturday.. The highlight of the trip was seeing the Giant Panda cub.. Bao Bao .
To me Bao Bao is growing fast, she looks almost as big as her Mom to me..But, I think the photo is deceiving, in person Bao Bao was not that big.
Daddy Tian Tian was outside when we arrived at the Giant Panda exhibit..The Giant Pandas are rare and endangered, only 1600 survive in the mountain forests of China. The Smithsonian Zoo has a research and breeding agreement with the China Wildlife Conservation Association. This agreement and Giant Panda program is thru 2015. Mei Xhang and Tian Tian are the focus of research, conservation and a breeding program to preserved these endangered animals.
The O-line is a transportation system for the Orangutans..It give the Orangutans the freedom of movement and an expanded living area and location. The O-line goes from the Tower 1 at the Great Ape house to the tower 8 at the Think Tank. The O-line crosses the Olmsted Walk to the thrill of zoo visitors..
An Orangutan he/she looks deep in thought.
Join in on the fun and for more wonderful photos please visit Mosaic Monday and more
from Our World Tuesday
Thanks to our host: Mary our host of Mosaic Monday and to the hosting group of Our World Tuesday: Arija, Gattina, Lady Fi, Sylvia, Sandy and Jennifer. I wish everyone a happy week ahead!
I hope you enjoyed our quick visit to the shore and seeing the birds.
