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Mom & Jimmy about to enter San Diego Zoo, one of the largest zoos in the world, exhibiting some of the rarest specimens in captivity. More than 4,000 animals live in enclosures closely simulating their natural environments.
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A Zambian Sable Antelope munches on some hay.
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A Zambian Sable Antelope taking a break.
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A koala (a marsupial, NOT a bear), a native of Australia, is catching a nap.
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A koala (a marsupial, NOT a bear), a native of Australia, is catching a nap.
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An Asian elephant stands by a stump.
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An African elephant plays with a toy. Hidden inside is an apple that he is trying to get out through the hole.
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During one of the shows, an Artic wolf prepares to give the audience a thrill.
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The Artic wolf howls for the audience.
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During one of the shows, the trainer displays an African Serval.
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The African Serval poses for the audience..
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A cheetah is ready to pounce on some school kids moving in the audience.
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The cheetah poses for the audience.
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The cheetah with his friend, the golden retriever. They have found that the dogs are good companions and help to keep the cheetah calm.
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The cheetah eyes the audience (lunch?).
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Shhh, were about to see the pandas...
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Here is the papa panda, Gao Gao. He is 12 years old and weighs 180 pounds. He tends to stay by himself.
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Mei Sheng, the 14 month old baby, is playing in the branches.
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Mei Sheng climbs over a log.
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Baby panda, Mei Sheng, looking for mom.
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Here's mama panda, Bai Yun.
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Mama panda, Bai Yun, casts an eye on her baby.
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Mama panda, Bai Yun, goes looking for her baby.
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Papa panda, Gao Gao, strolls off on his own again.
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