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A giant panda at Beijing Zoo. I watched this panda make a very thorough investigation of its climbing frame. This involved rolling around and dangling upside down by its back legs: a clumsy but controlled gymnast. Taken 19 Aug 2008.

A forlorn looking caged dalmation at the Children's Zoo in Beijing Zoo. Screened off during my visit, this row of enclosures held many breeds of dog. Visitors used to be able to hire them out for a walk. Taken 19 Aug 2008.

Rotterdam, Netherlands.

This critter just wook up from it's nap, and I took this photo as it was yawning. Taken Saturday, August 16th, 2008.

This is a part of 'Hippotopia', the place for hippopotamus, tapirs and many swampland birds. This photo is a part of the Hippo River.

Young Hippopotamus, Imani

Okapi, Sofie

Third Okapi exhibit

Okapis, from the left to the right: Hakima (2), Yenthe (10) and Sofie (17)

Playa Pinguinos, home for Humboldt Penguins

Playa Pinguinos, home for Humboldt Penguins

New White Rhinoceros exhibit

Meerkat exhibit

Blue-eyed Black Lemur

Zoo Garden

Jaguar Exhibit

Hippotopia, the Hippopotamus House inside

Bongos, Oliver and daughter Jahzara

Silvered Leaf-monkey baby

Siberian Tiger