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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.

Dec 02, 2019

Naps, Snacks, And … More Snacks: Behind The Scenes Of Bei Bei’s Trip To China

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.

Nov 07, 2019

The Zoo Is Bracing For An Emotional, Weeklong Goodbye To Bei Bei

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.

Aug 22, 2019

The Zoo Still Isn’t Sure When Birthday Boy Bei Bei Will Be Leaving For China

The District’s most beloved resident turned four on Thursday, around the age he’s required to bid D.C. goodbye.

Oct 12, 2018

Bei Bei The Panda Enters Contentious Pumpkin Spice Debate

Now that the air is (at last!) as fresh as a delicious Honeycrisp, it’s time to wade into the most autumnal of debates.

Jul 02, 2018

Steal This Look: Bei Bei Gets A DIY Hammock And You Can Too!

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.

Sep 14, 2017

Giant Panda Mei Xiang Doesn’t Have A Bun In The Oven After All

She is officially not pregnant, The National Zoo says.

 
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