Pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao made their giant debut at the Smithsonian National Zoo Friday, launching a new decade of panda diplomacy and tourism in D.C. Why it matters: Pandas have become a D.C. symbol ...

Fans can see the two bears for free or tune into the relaunched giant panda cam. Today's the big day! Giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao are making their long-awaited public debut at the Smithsonian ...

The bear has become a national sensation for her ... but everyone should be able feel the warmth and joy they bring. The giant panda is a gift to humanity, a gift to the world,” she said.

Giant panda Bao Li eats an apple during the panda public debut at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, DC, on January 24, 2025. The pandas arrived at the zoo on October 15, 2024 ...

It’s panda-monium in DC again. Two giant pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, made their public debut at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in the nation’s capital Friday — more than a year after the ...

Beijing Zoo issued a statement on Sunday, announcing the passing of giant panda Gu Gu on Thursday. "With heavy hearts, we announce that giant panda Gu Gu passed away at 2:09 am on Jan 16 ...