We see @NationalZoo 's seal pup, and raise an otter/osprey combo.

January 25, 2017 9:03 PM

When Smithsonian's National Zoo tweeted a press release announcing the birth of a baby grey seal, Virginia's Sarah Hill challenged the Virgina Aquarium to step up. Zoos across the nation took notice, and that's how the #cuteanimaltweetoff began!
posted by Room 641-A (9 comments total)

Awww

/saves cute animal post for another day
posted by Johnny Wallflower at 9:10 PM on January 25, 2017 [1 favorite]

sir

yes

the cuteness... it blocks out the sun...

then we shall squeeee in the shade
posted by Sebmojo at 11:00 PM on January 25, 2017 [1 favorite]

Oh my god clouded leopard kitten tummies!

I am ded
posted by Orange Dinosaur Slide at 8:47 AM on January 26, 2017 [4 favorites]

Kitty vs. bubble bath
posted by severiina at 9:17 AM on January 26, 2017 [2 favorites]

"I got here as fast I could." from the LA zoo's picture of a sloth may not win the cutest animal, but it is clearly the best caption.
posted by jacquilynne at 10:27 AM on January 26, 2017 [5 favorites]

*thank you!*
posted by Space Kitty at 11:35 AM on January 26, 2017

Is it over? Did I win?
posted by Room 641-A at 11:48 AM on January 26, 2017 [1 favorite]

That is fantastic.
posted by liet at 11:50 AM on January 26, 2017

Oh Toronto Zoo, you can be kind of silly.
posted by TORunner at 11:54 AM on January 26, 2017 [1 favorite]