Two giant pandas, Yun Chuan and Xin Bao, departed China en route for the United States where they will live at San Diego Zoo. Photo courtesy Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs
June 27 (UPI) — Two giant pandas are on their way to San Diego Zoo after China Conservation and Research Center for Giant Pandas in Sichuan bid farewell to the animals. Yun Chuan and Xin Bao took part in a farewell ceremony Wednesday. before they started their trip across the Pacific Ocean to the United States. Zoo officials said once the pandas arrive, they will be given time to adjust to their new home. Advertisement
