The “unbearable” wait is over after two giant pandas made their debut at the Smithsonian National Zoo in D.C. on Friday. With the new bears comes a new exhibit along with renovations to the free ...

Take a look behind the scenes as animal care teams provide a daily bamboo buffet to the Zoo’s new giant pandas. Mike Bock Giant panda Qing Bao eats bamboo in the outdoor yard of the David M.

The wait is over! The Smithsonian National Zoo’s newest giant pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, made their public debut Friday, promising a day of “pandamonium” for visitors. The panda exhibit opened to ...

Get a behind the scenes look at how staff are helping giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao settle into their new home at the Zoo’s Asia Trail exhibit. Mike Bock Just a few weeks after her arrival, female ...

WASHINGTON D.C. -- When Mei Xiang went in for an ultrasound on Friday, her results were shared around the world. The 22-year-old giant panda could deliver a cub in the next few days, the Smithsonian's ...

WASHINGTON - The Smithsonian’s National Zoo is still running its "Giant Panda Cam," a live broadcast featuring pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao, on its website, despite the federal government being shut ...

Photos and b-roll are available in the Zoo’s newsroom. Watch: Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III and NZCBI Director Brandie Smith are joined by First Lady Dr. Jill Biden to announce the return ...

The Smithsonian National Zoo threw a large birthday bash filled with cake, treats and toys for their 4-year-old panda, marking her first party at the Washington park. Qing Bao, one of two giant pandas ...

The giant pandas will be returning to the Washington D.C. zoo by the end of the year, the Smithsonian said Wednesday morning. “By the end of 2024 ... the species is set to make its triumphant return ...

The new giant pandas at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo will be available for free public viewing starting Jan. 24. Over the next decade, Smithsonian scientists will also work with partners in China to ...