Haven't made it to the National Zoo this holiday season? Catch up on what you're missing with our 12 Days of Zoo Lights. From Nov. 23 to Jan. 1, the zoo is illuminated with a sparking light display featuring sculptures of many of the zoo’s most popular animals. We're sharing one with you each day.
Today's animal: Kiwi
ZooLight Debut: 2007
Number of lights used: 124
Habitat: Most kiwis are native to New Zealand and are found in bushes and farmlands.
At the zoo: The National Zoo has several brown kiwis at the Bird House. It's is the only place where kiwis can be found outside of New Zealand.
Bet you didn’t know... Kiwis have the largest egg-to-body ratio of any bird.
Day 9: Dec. 27: Lion
Day 8 (Dec. 26): Hummingbird
Day 7 (Dec. 25): Donkey
Day 6 (Dec. 24): Butterfly
Day 5 (Dec. 21): Crab
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Day 4 (Dec. 20): Cow
Day 3 (Dec. 19): Flamingo
Day 2 (Dec. 18): Cheetah
Day 1 (Dec. 17): Komodo Dragon
