Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida

The National Zoo in Washington DC is a delight to visit. The animals are healthy and well cared for with spacious habitats. The zoo is clean and I noticed no odors at all. The staff is friendly and seem to enjoy telling you more about the animals they care for. I will probably do another zoo post as well, but these are some of the first encounters.

The Panda house was great but not so good for photography. Inside, the Pandas played in their water and lounged around enjoying a meal of bamboo. Outside, without glass, was a better photo opp. We talked to one of the keepers of the Maned Wolves and that was very interesting. Apparently, the wolves frequently prey on local raccoons that venture into their habitat.

I hope you enjoy these encounters.

American Bison

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Giant Panda

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Asian Small Clawed Otters

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Clouded Leopard Cub - moving fast

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Sleeping Cheetahs

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Dama Gazelle

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Maned Wolf (not really a wolf)

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Not sure of identity but I like the sweet face peeking between the branches.

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American Alligator - yes, I came all the way from Florida to photograph an alligator!

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blacks2 Loc: SF. Bay area

A nice visit to the zoo, great photography Carol.

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

Wonderful set, Carol!! I think you should frame the "otters" - fabulous composition, exposure and it's razor sharp.
Mark

angler Loc: StHelens England

Excellent set Carol.

Earnest Botello Loc: Hockley, Texas

Very good series, Carol.

Blair Shaw Jr Loc: Dunnellon,Florida

I love the Otters and the sleeping Cheetas....wow !

AzPicLady Loc: Behind the camera!

A day at the zoo is a day well spent. Nice pics.

Soul Dr. Loc: Beautiful Shenandoah Valley

Great series Carol. I really liked the Otters image. You captured them perfectly.
As a side note, I once worked for a professional model builder. We mostly made architectural scale models. One of my assignments was to build a scale model of a new Great Ape enclosure for the National Zoo.

Will

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

Thanks for the tour, Carol.

Annie-Get-Your-Gun Loc: Byron Center, Mi

I enjoyed your zoo shots, Carol.

Ched49 Loc: Pittsburgh, Pa.

All nice photo's, the Clouded Leopard Cub is a beautiful cat.

foodie65

Great shots Carol. I think #8 is a bongo

Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida

Thank you, Mike. With the enclosures, foliage and people, it wasn’t easy.

Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida

Thank you, Mark. They were really cute to watch! I’m glad it turned out well.

Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida

Thank you, Jim. Good to see you here.