Let Me Entertain You February 5, 2023
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: art, art exhibitions, Entertainment Nation, National Museum of American History, nostalgia, photography, ruby red slippers, travel, Washington DC
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I assure you we were most definitely entertained by this fun exhibit at the National Museum of American History On my recent visit to DC we were fortunate to be there on opening day. ‘Through the National Museum of American History’s extraordinary collection of theater, music, sports, movie and television objects, the exhibition Entertainment Nation will feature a powerful, ever-changing selection of objects and interactive experiences. Through the objects and their stories, the exhibition will explore how, for over 150 years, entertainment has provided a forum for important national conversations about who we are, and who we want to be’. The museum has 1.8 million objects that document our culture. Next time you are in DC I encourage you to visit. It is lots of fun and filled with nostalgia.
National Zoo (late 2022) January 15, 2023
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: animals, Giant Panda, gorilla, lemur, naked mole rat, National Zoo, Orangutan, photography, Red Panda, Sand cat, Washington DC, wildlife, Zoos
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I took a short, delightful trip to DC over the holidays to visit friends. Even though there are so many wonderful cultural places to visit in that city (and we did) we always find time to go to the National Zoo even for just a few hours. Enjoy!
Library of Congress May 16, 2021
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: art, Library of Congress, photography, Putti, travel, Washington DC
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This photo folder has been on my desktop since January of 2014. Not sure why I decided today would be a good time to post this photos…but here they are. All I remember about our day at the Library of Congress was that it was a great tour with truly interesting facts. Sadly I remember nothing that I learned that day. Sigh. However – thanks to the internet I was able to link some fascinating info for you here and here. That same trip we also went to the National Zoo to see baby panda Bao Bao. For those that need an animal fix each Sunday here is the link to that photo montage. 
The National Zoo November 11, 2018
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: big cats, GIant Pandas, National Zoo, photography, travel, Washington DC, wildlife, zoo babies, zoocation
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Post zoocation 2018 we took a short trip south to Washington DC. So much to see and do in that town but we always make time to visit the National Zoo. Enjoy!
Smithsonian’s National Zoo July 3, 2016
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: Bao Bao, Bei Bei, GIant Pandas, photography, Smithsonian's National Zoo, travel, Washington DC, zoo babies, zoocation
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Washington is a great place to visit and no visit is complete without dropping by the Smithsonian’s National Zoo. The grounds open at 8AM and getting there early is a good idea. We were able to spend quality time admiring their four giant pandas – Tian Tian (male, age 19), Mei Xiang (female, age 18), Bao Bao (female, almost 3) and little Bei Bei (male, almost one year old). We learned their orangutan is pregnant and due in the fall and we missed the birth of their first sea lion pup in 32 years by only one day (darn it). It was a fun visit and a hearty shout out to Keeper Ashton for spending a generous amount of time with us. We will be back.
Bao Bao at the National Zoo May 18, 2014
Posted by judylobo in Traveling.Tags: baby animals, Bao Bao the panda, National Zoo, travel, Washington DC, zoo babies, zoocation
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A quick trip to DC to visit recently transplanted friends would not be complete without seeing the National Zoo’s eight month old black and white panda, Bao Bao. Our timing was perfect. We got to spend quality morning time with Bao Bao before she climbed up into a tree for a long nap. I am a sucker for baby animals and there is something even more special about a baby panda.
While at the Zoo 