photo via Smithsonian’s National Zoo
Official word from the National Zoo:
“Drum roll please! 🥁🥁🥁 DC’s newest celebearities are HERE! Our two new giant pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, have arrived at the Zoo after landing this morning at Dulles International Airport.”
All I see is a giant Fed Ex advertisement with a photo/drawing of a giant panda so STAY TUNED.
Update from the National Zoo:
“The Zoo will be closed to the public tomorrow, Oct. 15. For the safety of the pandas and staff”
CNN reports:
“Two giant pandas are on their way from China to Washington’s National Zoo, kicking off a much-awaited return of the beloved bears to the American capital.
Bao Li and Qing Bao, both three years old, left the giant panda research base in Dujiangyan, a city near the bears’ native habitat in the mountains of southwest China, on Monday night local time.” (more…)
Magnificent news from the Smithsonian’s National Zoo:
“Giant pandas are returning to Washington D.C.! As part of our 52-year-old conservation partnership with the China Wildlife Conservation Association, we’re getting ready to welcome two new bears—Bao Li and Qing Bao—by the end of 2024. (more…)
Thanks to Dan for sending this great shot.
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photo by angela n.
The AP reported: “More pandas will be coming to the US, China’s president signals
Xi did not share additional details on when or where pandas might be provided but appeared to suggest the next pair of pandas are most likely to come to California, probably San Diego.”
STAY TUNED.
T-1 week to overwhelming sadness…
photo by angela n.
Well this is a terrible update from the National Zoo on the Giant Pandas:
“Giant pandas Mei Xiang, Tian Tian and Xiao Qi Ji will leave for China by mid-November. Make sure to plan your visit or tune in online to the Giant Panda Cam for your panda fix.”
photo by Emma K Alexandra
From the Smithsonian’s National Zoo:
“In the event of a government shutdown on Oct. 1, Smithsonian museums, research centers and the Zoo will remain OPEN through at least Oct. 7. The Smithsonian can use prior-year funds still available to us to remain open. Visit here for updates.”
