Giant Pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao Return to DC’s National Zoo
On January 24, 2025, the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, D.C., celebrated the public debut of two giant pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao. Their arrival marks the return of giant pandas to the zoo after a year-long absence. Arrival and Quarantine Bao Li and Qing Bao arrived from China in October 2024. Following their arrival, they underwent a mandatory quarantine period to ensure their health and well-being before being introduced to the public. Public…