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Offline Saoirse

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Re: Pandas - Georgia / Atlanta Zoo (2009)
« Reply #280 on: December 04, 2009, 12:08 »
Just read the blog about Yun Zi's latest examination -- although the video isn't up yet, it sounds as though he's turned into a really active little guy -- the video should be great!

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Re: Pandas - Georgia / Atlanta Zoo (2009)
« Reply #279 on: November 28, 2009, 21:53 »
If Toronto gets a loan of the panda's I will be there for sure, me and my camera!!!!!! It's only a couple of hours from here wooohooo!!

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Re: Pandas - Georgia / Atlanta Zoo (2009)
« Reply #278 on: November 26, 2009, 10:54 »
Yeah, I remember spending over an hour (twice) watching the pandas when they visited Winnipeg a number of years ago. Looking at the photos I took then, it still seems impossible to believe that I was really that close to two real live pandas. Would definitely have to consider a visit east if Toronto pulls off this ten-year loan!

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Re: Pandas - Georgia / Atlanta Zoo (2009)
« Reply #277 on: November 26, 2009, 09:34 »
Don't have a relative in Toronto, but hey, Ottawa and Stratford are close enough! ;D

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Re: Pandas - Georgia / Atlanta Zoo (2009)
« Reply #276 on: November 26, 2009, 06:37 »
TORONTO:

Councillor Giorgio Mammoliti says the city is getting closer to securing a 10-year loan of a breeding pair of giant pandas from China.
Mammoliti, who is now in China, told the Sun yesterday that Toronto officials made a "necessary first step," signing letters of intent for the pandas with the Chongqing Zoo and the Chinese national zoo association.
All that's left, Mammoliti said, is for the federal government to officially ask the Chinese government.
"You can't do this without (Prime Minister Stephen) Harper now, and all we need from Harper is a letter that basically endorses us going after the pandas," Mammoliti said.
Toronto Zoo officials estimate a giant panda exhibit would draw an additional 450,000 visitors in the first year, and 150,000 extra visitors in the second year. The exhibit would bring in $19.2 million over 10 years, according to estimates.

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Re: Pandas - Georgia / Atlanta Zoo (2009)
« Reply #275 on: November 24, 2009, 20:54 »
He is sooooo cute!!!   :-* :-* :-*

I really really really want one!  Ya think Santa will get my letter?   ::)

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Re: Pandas - Georgia / Atlanta Zoo (2009)
« Reply #274 on: November 24, 2009, 19:56 »
Your weekly dose of cuteness  :-* :-*   Yun Zi's new exam video from this morning  :D

http://www.sandiegozoo.org/videos/index.html

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Re: Pandas - Georgia / Atlanta Zoo (2009)
« Reply #273 on: November 18, 2009, 17:44 »
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True, his wardrobe doesn't change much -- but he's still a sweetie (as are all baby animals!).

All baby animals with the possible exception of a baby moose. That's a face only a mother could love.
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Re: Pandas - Georgia / Atlanta Zoo (2009)
« Reply #272 on: November 18, 2009, 16:01 »
Well Eli keep watching because things are about to get interesting now that the cub is starting to get his back legs in use lol

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Re: Pandas - Georgia / Atlanta Zoo (2009)
« Reply #271 on: November 18, 2009, 15:47 »
I would have loved to have seen the bath.  Whenever I go to see how the little fellow is doing, he is sleeping.  The most action I get watching him is when he rolls over on occasion during his naps.

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Re: Pandas - Georgia / Atlanta Zoo (2009)
« Reply #270 on: November 18, 2009, 15:25 »
Sit at doorway, roll over onto back, nibble on back toes, suddenly collapse into napping ....

hard life for the little hairball  :D

Lol..I saw that too! 

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Re: Pandas - Georgia / Atlanta Zoo (2009)
« Reply #269 on: November 18, 2009, 14:22 »
Sit at doorway, roll over onto back, nibble on back toes, suddenly collapse into napping ....

hard life for the little hairball  :D

Don't forget "entertain many, many unseen watchers"!

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Re: Pandas - Georgia / Atlanta Zoo (2009)
« Reply #268 on: November 18, 2009, 14:14 »
Sit at doorway, roll over onto back, nibble on back toes, suddenly collapse into napping ....

hard life for the little hairball  :D

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Re: Pandas - Georgia / Atlanta Zoo (2009)
« Reply #267 on: November 18, 2009, 13:59 »
lol I am watching the Pandacam and mum is giving yun zi a bath and it is as if the little guy is saying, "Mummmmmm stooopppppp I wanna explore not have a bath."

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Re: Pandas - Georgia / Atlanta Zoo (2009)
« Reply #266 on: November 17, 2009, 18:54 »
May the son of cloud grow up to be a big strong panda and continue the magnifcant conservation work the USA and China are doing to help panda's survive extinction.

Well written Eagle...I and many others agree!!!