Monday, October 22, 2012
And, we have a winner!
Our winner is: Melissa Anthony "The newest member of the National Zoo's Competitive Tail-Bowling League focuses, intent on picking up that spare." Thanks for playing! We will contact you about where to send your Patch swag. --- Although it's already getting cold, there's still time to go check out the animals at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo. But, before you do, write a caption for this photo in the comments. 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 crowd...so make us laugh! Check out last week's winner and tell us if you agree with our …
Saturday, October 13, 2012
And, we have a winner!
The winner is: morgan gale "Ahh , what a nice day at the beach . The ride on the raft was a disaster." Thanks for playing! -- What does a porcupine do when it's rainy or it needs shade? Get under an umbrella of course! Although it's already getting cold, there's still time to go check out the animals at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo. But, before you do, write a caption for this photo in the comments. 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 crowd...so make us laugh! Check out last week's winner and tell us if you agree with our choice! Don'…
Sunday, October 7, 2012
And, we have a winner!
The winner is: Mindy Anderson "To hell with my diet!!".... "Don't do it Helen!!" "A second on the lips, a lifetime on the hips"!!!! Thanks for playing! Your Patch swag is on its way! -- It's been unusually warm and humid this week for what should be the middle of the fall season. When the Smithsonian’s National Zoo faces a heat wave it must find ways to cool down the animals. This picture is from 2010, when these Andean bear cubs were trying to cool off with a fruitsicle. The zoo will give this treat year-round to the gorillas, elephants and other bears, too. Can you come up with a caption for what these little guys are thinking in the photo? We'll post one caption for a new photo each week, and the person with the most creative caption …
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
10:21 pm on Wednesday, October 24, 2012
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