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National Zoo and Great Falls (Jan 3, 2018) Jan 5, 2018 14:06:18 GMT -8 JiminMD, Campfires&Concierges, and 1 more like this

Post by GaliWalker on Jan 5, 2018 14:06:18 GMT -8

A couple of days ago I had a few hours to spare in the vicinity of Washington DC. I did a quick tour of the National Zoo, which I'd never been to before, followed by my now obligatory trip to Great Falls Park (Virginia). Some photos...

National Zoo

Giving herself a sand bath

Bison

Redhead duck

Roseate Spoonbill

Red-ruffed lemur

Golden lion tamarin

Maned wolf

Cheetah

Great Falls

JiminMD Trail Wise! Unrepentant Smartass Posts: 955	National Zoo and Great Falls (Jan 3, 2018) Jan 5, 2018 14:53:03 GMT -8 via mobile GaliWalker likes this Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by JiminMD on Jan 5, 2018 14:53:03 GMT -8 Finally! You're actually posting pictures of places I've been! Mind you I've never taken a picture of great falls that was nearly that good, but still.

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National Zoo and Great Falls (Jan 3, 2018) Jan 5, 2018 19:56:59 GMT -8

Post by Campfires&Concierges on Jan 5, 2018 19:56:59 GMT -8

Jan 5, 2018 14:06:18 GMT -8 GaliWalker said:

A couple of days ago I had a few hours to spare in the vicinity of Washington DC. I did a quick tour of the National Zoo, which I'd never been to before, followed by my now obligatory trip to Great Falls Park (Virginia). Some photos...

National Zoo

This picture breaks my heart!

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National Zoo and Great Falls (Jan 3, 2018) Jan 5, 2018 21:04:51 GMT -8 via mobile

Post by GaliWalker on Jan 5, 2018 21:04:51 GMT -8

By the way, it’s not carrying that tree trunk. That’s an optical illusion. It was walking over to one of the zookeepers who had some hay. (Not debating the ethics of zoos here. I have mixed feelings about that.)

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National Zoo and Great Falls (Jan 3, 2018) Jan 6, 2018 8:56:54 GMT -8 GaliWalker likes this

Post by Campfires&Concierges on Jan 6, 2018 8:56:54 GMT -8

Jan 5, 2018 19:56:59 GMT -8 Campfires&Concierges said:

Jan 5, 2018 21:04:51 GMT -8 GaliWalker said:

By the way, it’s not carrying that tree trunk. That’s an optical illusion. It was walking over to one of the zookeepers who had some hay. (Not debating the ethics of zoos here. I have mixed feelings about that.)

Yeah, I didn't think it was carrying the log, just the body language looks very sad.

I know, I'm very conflicted about zoos as well! They are necessary for rescue & research but it's hard to know what's ethical. Sorry, didn't mean to hijack your thread

Just made me think of the happy rescued elephants I got to hang out with in Thailand.

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National Zoo and Great Falls (Jan 3, 2018)

Post by GaliWalker on Jan 5, 2018 14:06:18 GMT -8

Post by JiminMD on Jan 5, 2018 14:53:03 GMT -8

Post by Campfires&Concierges on Jan 5, 2018 19:56:59 GMT -8

Post by GaliWalker on Jan 5, 2018 21:04:51 GMT -8

Post by Campfires&Concierges on Jan 6, 2018 8:56:54 GMT -8