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Some new inhabitants make their debut in Washington this month, and their coming-out parties are drawing crowds and long lines of gawkers. At the National Zoo, two panda bears are eliciting coos. While at the White House...
FOOD
PANDAS Eat up to 50 lbs. of bamboo a day as well as raw carrot and apple treats
BUSH Staples include PB&J and bologna and cheese sandwiches
BEST BEAR SOUVENIR
PANDAS 36-in. sitting panda, $200
BUSH 8-in. Inaugural Beanie Bear, $19.95
OTHER TRINKETS
PANDAS Toaster that leaves a panda impression on the bread, $65
BUSH No toaster, but a set of coasters, $75
PUBLIC ACCESS
PANDAS Zoo open every day except Christmas
BUSH White House closed Sundays and Mondays
NEW DIGS
PANDAS One main and three smaller enclosures; two ponds; two sand wallows
BUSH 132 rooms; 32 bathrooms; swimming pool; tennis court; movie theater; bowling lane
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