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taboo5 | profile | all galleries >> China >> Beijing, China Photo Travelogues (March 2011) >> Beijing, China - The Beijing (Panda) Zoo (March 2011) tree view | thumbnails | slideshow

Beijing, China - The Beijing (Panda) Zoo (March 2011)

The Beijing Zoo is best known for its collection of rare animals endemic to China including the Giant Pandas, which are zoo's most popular animals. The pandas are one of Beijing’s greatest tourist attractions. The Beijing Zoo was the first of its kind to be opened in China. It contains a diverse collection of animals, 16 different exhibition halls, including the Panda Hall, which was in 1989. The zoo is home to around 450 different species and has a population of some 5,000 animals. All of the zoo's halls and exhibition areas are constructed so as to ensure that the animals enjoy a both comfortable and healthy living environment.
The Beijing (Panda) Zoo cover page.
The Beijing (Panda) Zoo cover page.		 Map of China with the star indicating Beijing.
Map of China with the star indicating Beijing.		 An office inside the grounds of the the Beijing Zoo, which is often referred to as the Panda Zoo.
An office inside the grounds of the the Beijing Zoo, which is often referred to as the Panda Zoo.		 Bronze statue of a mythological creature at the Panda Zoo.
Bronze statue of a mythological creature at the Panda Zoo.
A similar statue in gold.
A similar statue in gold.		 This happy little Chinese girl seemed to be reading the brochure that she was holding.
This happy little Chinese girl seemed to be reading the brochure that she was holding.		 Entrance to the Panda Hall where the giant pandas are kept.
Entrance to the Panda Hall where the giant pandas are kept.		 Panda eating bamboo. They are endemic to China and are the zoo's most popular attraction.
Panda eating bamboo. They are endemic to China and are the zoo's most popular attraction.
Another handsome panda. They are an endangered species.
Another handsome panda. They are an endangered species.		 According to a 2007 study, there are less than 300 pandas living in captivity and under 2,000 living in the wild.
According to a 2007 study, there are less than 300 pandas living in captivity and under 2,000 living in the wild.		 A sleepy panda getting ready for a nap.
A sleepy panda getting ready for a nap.		 Sign for the Olympic Games Panda House. The Summer Olympics were held in Beijing in 2008.
Sign for the Olympic Games Panda House. The Summer Olympics were held in Beijing in 2008.
The gift shop at the zoo sold lots of panda souvenirs and memorabilia.
The gift shop at the zoo sold lots of panda souvenirs and memorabilia.		 More items for sale.
More items for sale.		 This sign suffered in the translation from Chinese to English!
This sign suffered in the translation from Chinese to English!		 Statue of a panda at the zoo.
Statue of a panda at the zoo.
The Beijing Zoo has many other types of animals such as bears.
The Beijing Zoo has many other types of animals such as bears.

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