Giant pandas debut at Smithsonian’s National Zoo in D.C.

Giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao make public debut at National Zoo
Bao Li and Qing Bao, two giant pandas, are making their public debut at the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute on Jan. 24, 2025.
Qing Bao and Bao Li: giant pandas debut at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in D.C.
Bao Li (BOW-lee) is a 3-year-old male. His mother Bao Bao was born at the institute in 2013 and his grandparents Tian Tian and Mei Xiang lived at National Zoo from 2000 to 2023. Qing Bao (ching-BOW) is a 3-year-old female born to father Qing Qing and mother Jia Mei.
D.C. welcomes new giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao
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Panda Cam is back to watch Bao Li and Qing Bao live at National Zoo
To celebrate the pandas’ return, the Zoo has relaunched its popular Giant Panda Cam, sponsored by The Boeing Company. With 40 high-definition cameras streaming from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET daily, fans can catch Bao Li and Qing Bao’s antics from anywhere in the world. After-hours rebroadcasts ensure global audiences don’t miss out.
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As the National Zoo unveils its latest giant pandas to the public, adoring fans are embracing the newcomers from China.
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DC zoo members previewing new panda exhibit say Bao Li and Qing Bao are delightful
Right now, the only people who can catch a glimpse of the Zoo’s latest superstar residents Bao Li and Qing Bao are zoo members.
Watch giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao live from National Zoo on Giant Panda Cam
Need a little pick-me-up in your day? Tune into the Giant Panda Cam to watch Bao Li and Qing Bao live from the Smithsonian National Zoo.
DC's giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao make National Zoo public debut
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.
Giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao make public debut at Washington zoo
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Giant Pandas are back at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo for the public to see in D.C.
Giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao officially greeted the public for the first time at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington D.C.
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