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.”
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.
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.
May 26, 2017
The Zoo’s Giant Pandas Did Not Have Sex This Year
Instead, Mei Xiang had two artificial inseminations.