One of the things my wife Melanie and I enjoy doing when we go somewhere is to check out the local zoo. And even though I'm from the area and been have been there a number of times throughout my life, our latest trip to the DC area included a trip to the National Zoo.
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Cheetahs are just one type of animal at the zoo. |
The zoo is just one of the jewels in the treasure trove that is the Smithsonian Institution. While located in the heart of the city on Connecticut Avenue with its own parking lot, the Metro's Woodley Park Zoo stop puts you within easy walking distance. And while you have to pay for entry to all the other zoos-at least I have-the National Zoo is free.
Panda bears Ling-Ling and Sing-Sing were always the main attractions growing up but these days I like the big cats and the apes. On a hot day, the cats didn't do much more than rest in the sun and the apes didn't interact with the viewing public much but I still found them entertaining.
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| Roar or yawn? You be the judge |
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