Giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao make public debut at National Zoo
Bao Li and Qing Bao are ready for their close-ups at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C.
Bao Li and Qing Bao are ready for their close-ups at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C.
Bao Li and Qing Bao are ready for their close-ups at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C.
Bao Li and Qing Bao are ready for their close-ups at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C.
Today’s the big day! Giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao are making their long-awaited public debut at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute in Washington, D.C., ahead of Lunar New Year next week.
Bao Li and Qing Bao, both 3, are emerging from quarantine and are featured in the newly relaunched giant panda cam, which consists of 40 cameras that will be operated live between the hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET.
Giant panda Bao Li Roshan Patel/Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute
The superstar pandas traveled from China and arrived in the U.S. on Oct. 15, 2024. National Zoo members had the opportunity to see the pandas in a special preview held between Jan. 10 and Jan. 19, a period that gave the giant pandas time to acclimate to their new home.
