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Parking at the Zoo
We anticipate all Zoo parking spaces will fill up early on Tai Shan's birthday. Print out a pass to get a discount on parking at the nearby Wardman Park Marriott Hotel.
Parking coupon
at the Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat
Sunday, July 9, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Take Part in the Birthday Fun
Learn about Tai Shan's first year with Zoo keeper talks, talk with interpreters, and enjoy arts and crafts. Keepers will be at the Ed-Zoo-cation Station every hour on the hour from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Plus, meet some Zoo scientists who are working to study and save this endangered species. Be sure to stop by the Visitor Center auditorium, where we will show Animal Planet's “A Panda Is Born� throughout the day.
Bring your camera. Lead panda sponsor Fujifilm invites you to take your picture with a panda-costumed character. Kids will receive a commemorative Tai Shan magnet.
First Come, First Served
Be one of the first 1,000 visitors to Tai Shan's party at the Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat on July 9 and enjoy a free birthday cupcake, courtesy of Whole Foods Market.
Special Treats for Tai
For his big day, Tai Shan will receive a custom-made fruitsicle, prepared by Zoo nutritionists. Tai loves fruitsicles, so he will surely enjoy his special treat. Also, he will be presented with a new soccer ball and a baby pool filled with water, two new toys, generously provided by Fujifilm.
Happy Birthday Wishes
Pick up a blank birthday card at the Zoo or a participating panda partner location, Whole Foods and Panda Express. Panda Express will be giving away collectible panda plush animals to children who request a birthday card at participating Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia restaurants (while supplies last).
Decorate the card with birthday wishes any way you like and bring it to Tai Shan's birthday party on July 9. Cards will be collected and displayed next to the Fujifilm tent.
If you're unable to celebrate Tai Shan's birthday at the Zoo, we encourage you to create a birthday card and send it to:
Tai Shan's Birthday
c/o FONZ Membership Dept.
3001 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20008
Donations are also welcome. You may enclose a check made out to FONZ (memo: "Giant Panda Conservation Fund") or donate online.
Special Shows
Animal Planet will be honoring Tai Shan's first birthday with a great night of shows on July 9. Check out the premiere of “Return of the Firecat� on Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom at 7 p.m., followed at 8 p.m. by “Big Bear Diary� on Whoa! Sunday with Mo Rocca, and complete the evening with “A Panda Is Born� at 10 p.m., which tells the story of Tai Shan's birth at the National Zoo.
Goodie Bag Treats
Zoo sponsors Animal Planet, FedEx Corp., Fujifilm, Panda Express, The Washington Mystics, and Whole Foods Market will be on hand to celebrate Tai Shan's birthday. Sponsors will have special treats for Zoo visitors.
Join the Washington Mystics for Panda Night
Support panda conservation and the WNBA's Washington Mystics when you purchase tickets for Panda Night, July 9, when Washington hosts the Chicago Sky at 4 p.m. A portion of proceeds from tickets purchased through this offer will go directly to panda conservation. Plus, the first 3,000 fans in attendance will receive a collectible panda lanyard, in honor of Tai Shan's birthday. Use the password "panda" when ordering tickets to take advantage of this special offer. 
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Donate to the Giant Panda Conservation Fund and get exclusive Tai Shan wallpaper and a screen saver while supporting the Zoo's giant panda research and breeding programs. New images are regularly added, so donors can bookmark the page and come back for more. 
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Black-and-White Desserts
Two of Washington's finest restaurants are serving special black-and-white desserts in honor of Tai Shan's birthday. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Friends of the National Zoo. Participating restaurants and their special desserts include:
Poste Brasserie: Black (and white) Tai Dessert—chocolate pot de crème flavored with espresso and chilies, with layers of fresh cream and milk jam
Poste Brasserie
555 8th Street, NW, Washington, DC
202.783.6060
Seasons: Black and White Napoleon or a Chocolate Napoleon ($12)
Seasons
Four Seasons Hotel
2800 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC
Organic Flowers
Join Organic Bouquet in celebrating Tai Shan's birthday. Send someone you a love an organic lavender arrangement, and Organic Bouquet will donate ten percent of the proceeds to FONZ. Order today from Organic Bouquet.
Thanks to our sponsors:
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If you are interested in becoming involved as a sponsor of this event or other events at the National Zoo, contact Jackie Vinick at 
vinickj@si.edu.
