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Aug 18, 2022

Let The Pandas Eat Cake! Xiao Qi Ji Celebrates His Second Birthday Sunday At The National Zoo

Panda Xiao Qi Ji turns two this weekend! And in celebration, he and his mom will enjoy a delicious birthday cake for breakfast on Sunday.

Nov 23, 2020

The National Zoo’s Panda Cub Officially Has A Name

Meet Xiao Qi Ji, which translates to “Little Miracle,” a baby panda whose birth and naming are moments of joy during the pandemic.

Oct 05, 2020

The Baby Panda At The National Zoo Is A Boy

The cub’s sex was determined via genetic testing of a cheek swab taken at his first veterinary exam on Sept. 19.

Mar 23, 2020

Giant Panda Mei Xiang Was Artificially Inseminated

“With what’s going on in D.C. and the rest of the world right now, we would be so happy to share the birth of a panda.”

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 05, 2018

There Will Be No New Bei Bei This Year

It was a panda baby fake-out.

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.

Aug 21, 2017

Is The Giant Panda Preggers? Keepers Close Part Of Zoo Habitat, Just In Case

Mei Xiang is exhibiting signs of pregnancy, but it could be a pseudopregnancy.

Jul 24, 2017

Giant Panda Mei Xiang Celebrates 19th Birthday At The National Zoo

She had her very own cake topped with a multi-colored rosette.

May 26, 2017

The Zoo’s Giant Pandas Did Not Have Sex This Year

Instead, Mei Xiang had two artificial inseminations.

 
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