Washington, D.C. celebrated the long-awaited public debut of pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao at the Smithsonian's National Zoo. The event attracted large crowds, including fans dressed in panda-themed attire, as locals expressed excitement after the city had been without pandas since the previous trio left the habitat in November 2023. The enthusiasm for the new arrivals signifies the community’s strong connection to these beloved animals, marking a joyful return to panda viewing after several months of anticipation.
People wearing panda ears and toting stuffed animals lined up in the dark, arctic air Friday to meet Washington's new pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao.
DC has been panda-free since November 2023, when Tian Tian, Mei Xiang, and Xiao Qi Ji rolled out of the David M. Rubenstein Family Giant Panda Habitat.
Anticipation for Bao Li and Qing Bao has been fierce, with locals eager to welcome the new additions to the zoo following a panda-less interval.
Washington finally got to meet Bao Li and Qing Bao this morning, marking a highly anticipated public debut at Smithsonian's National Zoo.
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