Smithsonian's National Zoo
The Smithsonian's National Zoo demonstrates leadership in animal care, science, education, and sustainability.

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Washington, DC, 20008
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202-633-4800
Mon - Sun:
6:00 am - 6:00 pm
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NationalZoo: Happy New Year!!! Hope you all come visit soon. Visit online anytime @ http://snurl.com/trc8x, support @ http://snurl.com/tx8tr
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NationalZoo: Congrats to our ZooLights winners! @ryeginald @Hoey1 @tehbee @BluJWay33 Details by DM. Thanks EVERYONE for spreading the word. C U @ the zoo
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NationalZoo: Thanks & right back at you & all our followers! RT @lhroadkill Happy New Year 2the #NationalZoo staff & residents! :-)
Smithsonian's National Zoo

Smithsonian's National Zoo The clock's running out! Don't forget to make your tax-deductible donation by midnight (your local time). Thanks for your support.

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Every dollar truly makes a difference.
Maria
Maria
done. thanks for the reminder!!
Yesterday at 5:18pm
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Smithsonian's National Zoo The weather in D.C. is a bit frightful, but inside the Small Mammal House, it's quite delightful! Check out some animals enjoying winter treats.

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See photos of some small mammals enjoying a taste of winter.
Jessica Bagnall
Jessica Bagnall
Thanks for posting the pics and for giving the animals Christmas treats. I LOVE the little porcupine pic.
Yesterday at 12:02pm
Mary Thompson
Mary Thompson
Oh, that's very cool
Yesterday at 2:15pm
Smithsonian's National Zoo

Smithsonian's National Zoo We're giving away tickets to the last 2 ZooLights nights on Twitter. Get details @ http://twitter.com/NationalZoo

Holly
Holly
Jen, are they going to try breeding Luke with the girls, really? That's awesome! Hope there is success there!! Luke's my man!! I could watch him for hours, just like the pandas, doing something, or nothing - doesn't matter. lol!
Yesterday at 9:41am
Maria
Maria
Holly, I HAVE watched Luke for hours. Swoon. :) And I can't wait for the construction to finally be done so the girls & Luke can get working on some cubs! 2010 could be a very exciting year.
Yesterday at 5:27pm
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NationalZoo: Just 3 ZooLights nights left! Tonight, Jan. 1 & 2. Great way to see Tai Shan and spend a winter eve. http://snurl.com/tjkmc
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NationalZoo: There's still time to make your 2009 donation to support wildlife conservation. It takes just 2 minutes. http://snurl.com/tx8tr
Smithsonian's National Zoo

Smithsonian's National Zoo Before you say goodbye to 2009, we hope you'll consider supporting the zoo with a 100% tax-deductible donation.

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Your donation of any amount will make a difference.
Smithsonian's National Zoo
Smithsonian's National Zoo
Would like to contribute to a special program, such as giant panda conservation, building a new home for clouded leopards or getting gifts from our enrichment wish list? Just head here for all the links:
http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Support/MakeDonation/

Thanks so much for your support!
Wed at 8:36am
Rae Yamashiro
Rae Yamashiro
Whew! The photo of Tai and the word 'goodbye' made my heart drop! Can you tell I'm dreading that day...
Wed at 9:34am
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Sue Shimel
Sue Shimel
So sweet!
Tue at 4:35pm
Lisa
Lisa
Cute. Glad you got Tai in there.
Tue at 4:40pm
Smithsonian's National Zoo

Smithsonian's National Zoo Take a look back at 2009 with us in this wonderful new slideshow of Zoo babies.

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As we look back at 2009, we realize what an exciting year we've had at the Smithsonian's National Zoo! In just the first three months, we celebrated the births of a western lowland gorilla, a giant anteater, and two clouded leopards, who quickly became adored by people around the world.. ...
Sharon Kay
Sharon Kay
I want a giant panda cubby this year. PLEEEEEZE.
Wed at 6:14am
Susan
Susan
Well, if Tai can't stay, I also want a panda cubster!
Wed at 6:51am
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Smithsonian's National Zoo Our first ZooLights ticket winner is....... Rae Yamashiro!! Congratulations! Thanks to everyone who's helping us get out the word about this fantastic event. We'll have more winners in the coming week. Stay tuned. And if you don't win, we hope you'll still join us at ZooLights.

December 28, 2009 at 12:34pm
Rae Yamashiro
Rae Yamashiro
Thanks for the congratulations, panda pals! ... i wish i could see the zoolights... maybe next year! Gretchen, I'm glad I saw your post, and I'm glad you got my message... now just waiting to see what SNZ has to say... I hope it works out for everyone.
December 28, 2009 at 5:54pm
Rae Yamashiro
Rae Yamashiro
Even though I can't be at zoolights :( I'm happy to report the tickets will be used by a panda fan who thought she'd be unable to attend this year, and by a family who has never before attended. Thanks for this opportunity, National Zoo! And I hope many people will attend this last week of Zoolights! Enjoy!!!
Tue at 6:29am
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Smithsonian's National Zoo Don't miss the last week of ZooLights! Your chance to see Tai Shan at night, see awesome light displays and dancing trees, enjoy kettle corn and hot chocolate, and have
a blast. We're open every night thru Jan. 2 except New Year's Eve.
http://nationalzoo.si.edu/ActivitiesAndEvents/Celebrations/ZooLights/

Holly
Holly
EVERY photo of Tai Shan is my favorite!! yup. Every one of 'em! lol! yes, thanks to all the volunteers!! You guys ROCK!
December 28, 2009 at 11:17am
JoAnn
JoAnn
ZooLights just keeps getting better and better every year! ! Worth our trip from NJ, plus we get to spend time with our DC zoo friends !!!
December 28, 2009 at 12:54pm
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Smithsonian's National Zoo Want to win tickets to ZooLights? Help us spread the word! Please share our next post and click the Like link to let us know. We'll randomly pick a winner who will get SIX tickets to the night of his or her choice (tonight thru Jan.2, except 12/31). Thanks!

December 28, 2009 at 9:55am
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Smithsonian's National Zoo
If you'll be in town any night this week, share the next post and be eligible to win ZooLights tickets!
December 28, 2009 at 9:58am
Smithsonian's National Zoo
Smithsonian's National Zoo
You can also enter via Twitter. See our recent tweets @ http://twitter.com/NationalZoo
December 28, 2009 at 10:18am
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NationalZoo: What a great day to visit the zoo! Or come tonight to enjoy ZooLights, 6-8:30. http://snurl.com/tjkmc