Monday, October 1, 2012
And, we have a winner!
The winner of this week's zoo caption contest is: Jill Dickey Timon and Pumbaa are never gonna let me live this down... Thanks for making our day! We'll contact you for information on where to send your prize. -- Did you know that the animals at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo take a swim test before they are allowed to wade in the zoo's waters? This week's picture is a throwback to when the African lion cubs were taking their swim test! So, can you come up with a caption for what this little guy is thinking in the photo? We'll post one caption for a new photo each week, and the person with the most creative caption will win a Patch “swag kit”—complete with a tote bag, metal water bottle, magnet and pen. Patch local editors will pick the …
Friday, September 21, 2012
And, we have a winner!
And, the winner is: PastorGuy "Cat Scratch Fever" Thanks for playing! We'll contact you about where to send your Patch swag! -- The Smithsonian’s National Zoo last week hosted two Olympians who got a chance to play around with the cheetah cubs. Justin Gatlin and Carmelita Jeter played ball with them. Check out the full gallery on the zoo's Flickr page. This week's picture is a throwback to when the cubs were born! So, can you come up with a caption for what this little guy is thinking in the photo? We'll post one caption for a new photo each week, and the person with the most creative caption will win a Patch “swag kit”—complete with a tote bag, metal water bottle, magnet and pen. Patch local editors will pick the winners. We’re a tough …
Friday, September 14, 2012
And, we have a winner!
It's short and simple but seemed to capture the moment: Laura Starr "Mom!?" Your Patch swag is on its way! --- The Smithsonian’s National Zoo recently welcomed a male dama gazelle, who was born to mother Fahima and father Raul. Born on Sept. 4, this little guy was examined and zoo veteranarians say he's healthy and gaining weight. Although mom and calf will be off exhibit for a couple of weeks while they bond, you can check out photos on the zoo's Flickr page. But before you go there—caption this photo of the new calf. So, can you come up with a caption for what this little guy is thinking in the photo? We'll post one caption for a new photo each week, and the person with the most creative caption will win a Patch “swag kit”—complete …
Friday, September 7, 2012
And, we have a winner!
Update Friday, Sept. 14: And, the winner is: Elizabeth Shriver Checking out the ladies. "Well hellloo, Dollface." Thanks for the chuckle! Note: Elizabeth, please contact your Patch editor so that we know where to send your prize! --- The American Trail Exhibit opened over Labor Day weekend and you may want to take advantage of one of Washington, DC's finest (and free) attractions—the Smithsonian’s National Zoo. Visiting the orangutans, tigers, elephants and other members of the animal kingdom at the National Zoo is a perfect end-of-summer activity for the whole family—and did we mention it’s free? One of the big attractions at the zoo is catching its residents in their environments and eavesdropping on their lives. Sometimes animals do…
Friday, August 31, 2012
Caption these photos of adorable animals at the National Zoo—and be sure to make us laugh!
Update: Friday, Sept 7: Thanks Wendy Ann Hester DuLaney for the laugh! We will be in contact with you about how to send you your prize! "I am in otter amazement!" ---------- It's Labor Day Weekend and you may want to use a last summer weekend to take advantage of one of Washington, DC's finest (and free) attractions—the Smithsonian Institution’s National Zoo. Visiting the orangutans, tigers, elephants and other members of the animal kingdom at the National Zoo is a perfect end-of-summer activity for the whole family—and did we mention it’s free? One of the big attractions at the zoo is catching its residents in their environments and eavesdropping on their lives. Sometimes animals do the strangest things! This week's photo showcases the …
Friday, August 24, 2012
We have a winner for this photo from the Smithsonian’s National Zoo!
Update Friday, Aug. 31: Winner declared! Richard Rice Guess who's coming to dinner? Congratulations and thanks for the laugh! We'll contact you to arrange to send your prize! -- Whether you've started school in Prince George's County or are about to start school in Montgomery County, you may want to use a last summer weekend to take advantage of one of Washington, DC's finest (and free) attractions—the Smithsonian’s National Zoo. Visiting the orangutans, tigers, elephants and other members of the animal kingdom at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo is a perfect end-of-summer activity for the whole family—and did we mention it’s free? One of the big attractions at the zoo is catching its residents in their environment and eavesdropping on …
Friday, August 17, 2012
It was a tough call, but we've come up with a winner for this photo from the Smithsonian’s National Zoo.
Update Thursday, Aug. 23: Winner declared! Congratulations and thanks for the laugh! Esther D 9:05 am on Saturday, August 18, 2012 During the Smithsonian's National Zoo Games 2012, this veteran shows the crowd sometimes you just have to "stick your neck out" for the gold. We'll contact you to arrange to send your prize! -- Before school starts up again, you may want to take advantage of one of Washington, DC's finest (and free) attractions—the Smithsonian’s National Zoo. Visiting the orangutans, tigers, elephants and other members of the animal kingdom at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo is a perfect end-of-summer activity for the whole family—and did we mention it’s free? One of the big attractions at the zoo is catching its residents in …
Sareen Gerson
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