Mar 17, 2022
The National Zoo Celebrates 50 Years Of Giant Pandas
The zoo has a slate of events planned in the coming weeks to mark 50 years of its giant panda program.
Aug 14, 2020
National Zoo Says Giant Panda Mei Xiang Is Pregnant
Mei Xiang could give birth as soon as this weekend.
Bei Bei is already adjusting to his new home in China, with help from his American keeper Laurie Thompson and his special red ball.
Nov 18, 2019
At The National Zoo, Bei Bei’s Last Day
He will make the journey to China on Tuesday.
Next week, the zoo has planned a variety of events to help legions of local (and not-so-local) Bei Bei fans come to terms with his departure.
Oct 18, 2019
Somehow It Is Already Time For Bei Bei To Leave Us
All good things must come to an end.
The District’s most beloved resident turned four on Thursday, around the age he’s required to bid D.C. goodbye.
Now that the air is (at last!) as fresh as a delicious Honeycrisp, it’s time to wade into the most autumnal of debates.
The giant panda toddler and style icon has a decorating tip for any summertime bae whose favorite fainting couch is showing some wear and tear.