Giant pandas to debut at National Zoo in Washington

Giant pandas debut in DC: Here's the major backer of the National Zoo's panda program
D.C.’s newest pandas will be officially introduced to the public at the National Zoo on Friday. David Rubenstein has long been a backer of the zoo's panda program.
See Bao Li and Qing Bao: New giant pandas spark excitement, gather fans at National Zoo
As the National Zoo unveils its latest giant pandas to the public, adoring fans are embracing the newcomers from China.
The National Zoo’s popular Panda Cam is coming back. Here’s what to know.
The National Zoo is welcoming back the Panda Cam, which will stream the lives of Bao Li and Qing Bao in their new D.C. home.
Giant pandas to debut at DC’s National Zoo Friday
Two giant pandas are set to make their highly anticipated debut to the public at the Smithsonian National Zoo in D.C. on Friday morning.
Qing Bao and Bao Li: giant pandas debut at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in D.C.
Bao Li (BOW-lee) is a 3-year-old male. His mother Bao Bao was born at the institute in 2013 and his grandparents Tian Tian and Mei Xiang lived at National Zoo from 2000 to 2023. Qing Bao (ching-BOW) is a 3-year-old female born to father Qing Qing and mother Jia Mei.
Everything you need to know about visiting pandas at the National Zoo
How early does the panda house open? What’s the best time to see the pandas awake and active? Here’s what you need to know as pandas return to D.C.
National Zoo’s new pandas to make their public debut Friday
The District’s latest star attractions are ready for their close-up: 3-year-old pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao will make their first public appearance Friday at the National Zoo.
Giant pandas to debut at National Zoo in Washington: Here's how to plan your visit
The National Zoo in Washington, D.C., is gearing up to debut its newest giant pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, on Friday.
Giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao to make Smithsonian Zoo public debut Jan. 14
Jan. 10 (UPI) -- The Smithsonian National Zoo Friday said giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao make their public debut Jan. 24. After their big day, the zoo will host the District of Panda Party featuring special events and programs Jan. 25-Feb. 9, including a Lunar New year event.
National Zoo invites members to get a first look at the giant pandas
The National Zoo invited it's members to get a first look at the giant pandas.
Adelaide Zoo welcomes new panda pair
A month after their arrival from China, Adelaide Zoo's new panda pair are out of quarantine and have already been putting on a show.
Bamboo Farm Gets Chopping For US Zoo's Hungry New Pandas
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As Washington Unveils Pandas, China Cracks Down on Their Biggest Fans
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Pandas are our laziest celebrities. So why can’t we get enough?
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"Meet The Pandas" | Animated pictures of Qing Bao and Bao Li on custom Metro card
The Metro cards have animated photos of both Bao Li and Qing Bao and were first released on Wednesday, as part of a ...