Two young pandas from China, Qing Bao and Bao Li, make their public debut at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., after a period of acclimation. The arrival of the pandas marks a significant event for the zoo and the city, as giant pandas have been a beloved cultural icon in Washington for over 50 years.
China sent two 3-year-old panda bears, Qing Bao and Bao Li, to the United States in October. The bears have been acclimating to their new home in Washington but will be open to the public on Friday. \'For over 50 years, giant pandas have been an integral part of the fabric and culture of Washington, D.C., thanks in large part to the support of the communities that live and work in the District,' Brandie Smith, the National Zoo's director, said in a statement.
'Bao Li and Qing Bao have already won the hearts of our staff and volunteers, and we are excited to welcome panda fans back to the Zoo.' Bao Li, the male panda, eats bamboo leaves during the public debut of the giant pandas at the National Zoo, Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)\Additionally, the popular 'Panda Cam' has returned, where viewers can tune into live footage of the bears from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. This video is the most popular page on the zoo's website. It has documented many moments of the previous pandas, including pandas diplomatic relations grew strained. In 2019, the pandas at the San Diego Zoo returned to China, and late last year, the pandas in Washington also returned. Qing Bao and Bao Li were the first pandas China sent to Washington in 24 years. Both pandas will be loaned to the National Zoo for 10 years. The annual fee is a million dollars, which is spent on conservation efforts in China. The Washington Metro is also teaming up with the National Zoo to release a new limited-edition SmarTrip card that is available at select Metro stations. The panda SmarTrip cards will be available at Woodley Park/Zoo, Cleveland Park, Dupont Circle, Metro Center, and L’Enfant Plaza metro stations
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