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: Bald Eagle
ZooLights debut: 2007
Number of lights used: 350
Habitat: Bald eagles can be found throughout North America and usually rest near bodies of water.
At the zoo: There is only one bald eagle living at the zoo. Tioga was rescued from the wild and came to the zoo in 1998.
Bet you didnt know... Bald eagles can live up to 50 years.
Day 11: Dec. 29: Sea Lion
Day 10: Dec. 28: Kiwi
Day 9: Dec. 27: Lion
Day 8 (Dec. 26): Hummingbird
Day 7 (Dec. 25): Donkey
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Day 6 (Dec. 24): Butterfly
Day 5 (Dec. 21): Crab
Day 4 (Dec. 20): Cow
Day 3 (Dec. 19): Flamingo
Day 2 (Dec. 18): Cheetah
Day 1 (Dec. 17): Komodo Dragon
