National Zoo Debuts Conservation Carousel

Ever wanted to ride a panda? Oryx? Oastrich? Now you can! The National Zoo is debuting a sweet new carousel featuring with hand-carved, hand-painted figures representing many endangered animals. The Speedwell Foundation, a private family foundation based in Summit, N.J., donated $1.5 million of the $2.3 million cost to build the carousel. A zoo spokeswoman says donations covered the remainder.

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