National Zoo’s New Giant Pandas Arrive from China
Two giant pandas, 3-year-old male Bao Li and 3-year-old female Qing Bao, have arrived from China. The duo will soon move into their new long-term home at the Smithsonian’s National… Read More
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Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Seven Museums to Reopen in May
The Smithsonian announced Friday that it will be reopening seven of its museums along with the National Zoo starting early May, a long-awaited and eagerly anticipated decision since the closing… Read More
El Zoológico Nacional Revela el Nombre del Panda Bebé
El Zoológico Nacional Smithsonian anunció el lunes que su cachorro panda de tres meses tiene un nombre: Xiao Qi Ji. Pronunciado SHIAU-chi-ji, el nombre chino mandarín significa “pequeño milagro” en… Read More
National Zoo Announces Baby Giant Panda’s Name
The Smithsonian National Zoo announced Monday that its three-month-old giant panda cub has a name: Xiao Qi Ji. Pronounced SHIAU-chi-ji, the Mandarin Chinese name means “little miracle” in English, according… Read More
National Zoo Asks for Public’s Help to Name Baby Giant Panda
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington DC welcomed a panda cub on Aug. 21 and is now asking for help naming him. The public can select their favorite name from… Read More
Cuteness Overload: National Zoo’s Panda Cub Undergoes Second Vet Exam
The newest giant panda cub at the Smithsonian National Zoo had his second veterinarian exam on Oct. 21. He’s a picture-perfect of panda health and has gained a little weight.… Read More
National Zoo: We Hope to Have a Healthy Cub in the Coming Days!
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo is anxiously awaiting the birth of a giant panda cub. Friday the Zoo revealed Mei Xiang (may-SHONG) appeared to be pregnant based on the results of… Read More
Smithsonian National Zoo, Air and Space Museum Reopening Friday
The Smithsonian National Zoo and Air and Space Museum’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center are reopening this Friday, July 24 with health precautions in place. Visitors can now order free timed-entry… Read More