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The latest additions to Washington’s National Zoo have landed, and they come in the form of two giant pandas named Bao Li and Qing Bao. The pandas have just arrived from China and are currently undergoing a period of quarantine and medical checks before they make their public debut. Visitors eager to catch a glimpse of the adorable bears will have to wait until Friday, January 24, 2025, when the zoo plans to unveil its newly renovated panda house to the public. The public celebration of the pandas’ arrival will take place from January 29 to February 9, with zoo members getting a special preview from January 10 to January 19.
The panda pair, Bao Li and Qing Bao, are currently being kept separated at the zoo, as this mirrors their natural behaviour in the wild, where adult pandas are solitary creatures except during the brief breeding season. The pandas’ diet consists mainly of bamboo, which is sourced from the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute and other locations in the greater Washington, D.C., area. As for the possibility of panda babies, Bao Li and Qing Bao are both three years old and will need a couple more years before they reach sexual maturity, so any cub news will have to wait.
The National Zoo has also announced the relaunch of the wildly popular Panda Cam, set to go live on January 24 as well. The live stream will be available from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, allowing fans to watch the pandas’ activities. The zoo has upgraded its electronic infrastructure in anticipation of the high demand expected for the Panda Cam. The zoo’s cooperation agreement with China involves an annual payment per bear as well as additional fees for any cubs born abroad, who are then sent to China to participate in conservation and breeding programs.
While the outdoor panda enclosure remains largely unchanged, the indoor panda exhibit has undergone a multi-million dollar renovation to welcome the new panda residents. The zoo has prepared for the public excitement surrounding the pandas’ arrival, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience for visitors keen to see these beloved animals up close.