1. just like all of the smithsonian museums and galleries, it's free. a pretty impressive display of our tax dollars at work - i guess they set aside a few bucks before cutting the checks to the defense department...
2. you don't have to fly to chengdu to see giant pandas. however, these guys sleep more than cats, don't expect to see them in action - especially if you are there in the middle of the day.
3. pack a lunch - bottles of water are $4 and ice cream sandwiches $3 (i guess they are trying to make up for that free admission...).
4. the gorillas rule. they always seem to be having the most fun in the animal kingdom. above is a picture of a mother chillin with her new baby.
5. a day at the zoo is a good way to get some exercise. like it or not, it's set on the side of a hill and calls for a good deal of walking. maybe a way to make a few unknowing tourists burn some excess calories?
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