Today we went to the Toronto Zoo.

I really enjoyed visiting the Toronto Zoo two years ago so it was on the list of places to visit on this trip.

Two years ago I saw this sign and knew that I would have to come back and see the Giant Pandas someday.

As we entered the zoo, I immediately started seeing signs pointing the way to the Giant Panda Experience centre.

I could have just posted the sign by itself, but this picture is a good example of the zoo grounds. There are lots of flowers around and also many picnic areas. Most of the zoo is also filled with wooded areas. I love the beautiful surroundings at this zoo.

There are two Giant Pandas at the Toronto Zoo. I was only able to get pictures of the female, Er Shun. The crowds around the male were too large, so we bypassed them to see Er Shun.

Er Shun, which means Double Smooth, was born in China.

The two Giant Pandas are on a 10 year loan to Canada and will spend five years in Toronto and five years in Calgary.

Here is a picture of Er Shun. There is a possibility that she may be pregnant, and if so it will be a major milestone for the zoo. Due to the unique physiology of the Giant Panda, it is not possible to know for sure if they are pregnant until about 20 days before giving birth.

Here Er Shun is having a meal of bamboo. The Giant Panda eats a very large amount of bamboo each day. Can you imagine eating more than 30 pounds of food in a day?

Here she is eating even more bamboo. She looks so relaxed sitting there eating the bamboo.

I hope that you enjoyed this quick look at the Giant Pandas at the Toronto Zoo.

I took a lot of pictures today, so look for more zoo pictures in the near future.

Steven