Zoo

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…)

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.