Washington, D.C.'s National Zoo welcomed two giant pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, to the public on Friday. The pandas arrived from China last October and have been preparing their new habitat on the Asia Trail. This marks the end of D.C.'s panda drought, with the previous agreement expiring in 2023.
Washington, D.C.'s panda drought ended Friday when three-year-old giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao make their public debut at the National Zoo.The pandas arrived from China last October, landing at Dulles International Airport. After their arrival, they were quarantined while the zoo prepared their new habitat on the Asia Trail. The renovated space includes climbing structures, water features, rockwork, a ventilation system, fencing, and new signage.
Born Aug. 4, 2021In Mandarin Chinese, "Bao" means 'precious' and 'treasure'. "Li" refers to vitality and strength. Put together, "Bao Li" means an active and vital power.Qing Bao | 青宝 Female Born Sept. 12, 2021Her name means 'green' and 'treasure' in Mandarin Chinese. 'Qing' evokes the lush and mountainous habitat of pandas. 'Bao,' which means 'precious' and 'treasure,' reflects how cherished and adored she is.
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