Giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao made their highly anticipated public debut at the Smithsonian National Zoological Park in Washington, D.C. Their arrival from China last October included a quarantine period and a preview for zoo members. With unique events celebrating the pandas, including themed pop-up bars, fans are excited to welcome these adorable animals. Bao Li and Qing Bao join a conservation program at the zoo, which is significant as wild panda populations are under 2,000, emphasizing efforts to preserve and protect this species.
"Bao Li and Qing Bao have already won the hearts of our staff and volunteers, and we are excited to welcome panda fans back to the Zoo - the only place in the nation where you can see giant pandas for free."
"Scientists estimate there are fewer than 2,000 giant pandas living in the wild, scattered throughout half a dozen mountainous regions in China."
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