From Jan. 10 to 19, National Zoo members were invited to preview the bears, helping them acclimate to human contact. Sophia Gaxiola (SOH ’25), a student who attended the panda preview, said she was ...

After the Smithsonian’s National Zoo lost three giant pandas in November ... School of the Environment at Duke University. Panda exhibits often drive visitors and revenue to zoos.

you can visit the pair for free at the National Zoo. No additional paid tickets are required to check out the panda exhibit, either. Those wishing to see Bao Li and Qing Bao can secure passes ...

Watching the US news has felt rather depressing as of late – but I think I found the perfect pick-me-up: the Panda Cam at the ...

Fans can see the two bears for free or tune into the relaunched giant panda cam. Today's the big day! Giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao are making their long-awaited public debut at the Smithsonian ...

For those taking the Metro, a special treat awaits: Panda-themed SmartTrip cards are available at five Metro stations, including Woodley Park and Cleveland Park, the two closest to the zoo.

Given the excitement around the return of the pandas, the panda house opens at 8 a.m., a full hour before the zoo’s other indoor exhibits. Last admission is at 3:30 p.m. Once inside the zoo ...

If you are planning to take a trip out to D.C. soon, you can visit the pair for free at the National Zoo. No additional paid tickets are required to check out the panda exhibit, either.