The Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, D.C, caused panda-monium on Christmas Day when it released a video of it's newest celebrities, Bao Li and Qing Bao.
(WASHINGTON) — The Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, D.C, caused panda-monium on Christmas Day when it released a video of it’s newest celebrities, Bao Li and Qing Bao.
In the video, the giant pandas are seen rolling in grass, climbing trees and being “unbearably cute.”
The young pandas were brought to the zoo this past fall.
Bao Li, pronounced as BOW-lee, is a male and was born Aug 4. 2021. According to the National Zoo website, “Bao” means precious and treasure in Mandarin Chinese. The name “Li” refers to vitality and strength, and “Bao Li” means an active and vital power.
Qing Bao, pronounced ching-BOW, is a female and was born Sep 12. 2021. Her name means “green” and “treasure” in Mandarin Chinese. According to the National Zoo website, “Qing” describes the lush and mountainous habitat of pandas. “Bao” reflects how cherished and adored she is.
The pandas are set to debut to the public on Jan 24, 2025, in their renovated habitat on Asia Trail.
Bao Li was outside enjoying an apple in the snow ahead of the holidays.
(Smithsonian National Zoo)
Smithsonian National Zoo
Qing Bao has been roaming and getting acclimated to the National Zoo since arriving earlier this year.
(Smithsonian National Zoo)
Smithsonian National Zoo
Male giant panda Bao Li plays on a wooden climbing structure in his outdoor habitat area at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo.
(Roshan Patel, Smithsonian’s Na/Roshan Patel)
Roshan Patel, Smithsonian’s Na/Roshan Patel
Giant panda Qing Bao, seen in her habitat eating bamboo at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington, D.C.
(Roshan Patel, Smithsonian’s Na/Roshan Patel)
Roshan Patel, Smithsonian’s Na/Roshan Patel
Giant panda Bao Li eats bamboo in his indoor habitat at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington, D.C.
(Roshan Patel, Smithsonian’s Na/Roshan Patel)
