The beloved giant pandas are leaving D.C., traveling up Connecticut Avenue and flying to China on a FedEx plane. It’s the day thousands of visitors to the National Zoo have been dreading for months.

The zoo was briefly panda-less, after two pandas left in 2023. Last October, a FedEx “Panda Express” brought Qing Bao and Bao Li to Washington, D.C., for a 10-year term.

Washington, D.C.'s panda drought will end Friday when giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao make their public debut at the National Zoo. FOX 5 Washington DC Posted: January 24, 2025 | Last updated ...

It’s panda-monium in DC again. Two giant pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, made their public debut at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in the nation’s capital Friday — more than a year after the ...

Pandas Caught 'Flirting' with Each Other at DC Zoo Are a Love Story Waiting to Happen originally appeared on PetHelpful. Love is officially in the air at the National Zoo in Washington, DC .

First Lady Pat Nixon warmly welcomed two pandas to the National Zoo in Washington, DC. A symbolic gift from the People’s Republic of China, the pandas captivated the nation, marking a pivotal moment ...

Today's the big day! Giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao are making their long-awaited public debut at the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute in Washington, D.C., ahead of ...