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The National Zoo’s new superstars are embraced by Panda enthusiasts


Frances Nguyen’s life has been deeply impacted by the pandas at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo. Since watching a mother panda care for her cub on the “Giant Panda Cam” in 2006, Nguyen has been in a loving bear trap. She started photographing the pandas, formed the conservation group Pandas Unlimited, and ended up meeting her husband through her involvement with the bears. They now have two children named after pandas. After over a year without seeing her beloved animals, Nguyen, along with many panda enthusiasts, eagerly awaits the arrival of Bao Li and Qing Bao, the latest pandas on loan from China under the “panda diplomacy” program. The public debut of the 3-year-old bears is highly anticipated.

The absence of the giant pandas since November 2023 led to a 20% drop in visitors at the National Zoo. However, the announcement of Bao Li and Qing Bao’s arrival has generated excitement and increased zoo membership. The special relationship between the U.S. and China symbolized by the pandas’ presence in Washington continues to be cherished by locals, who appreciate the bears’ charm and popularity. Seeing the pandas up close, like during a recent member preview event, has left visitors in awe and sparked feelings of joy and nostalgia. For Nguyen, having the pandas back at the zoo is like reconnecting with old friends, especially since one of the pandas has deep ties to Washington. She is thrilled and grateful to have the opportunity to witness and document the bears’ lives once again.

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