National Zoo February 7, 2022 5:58 pm National Zoo Marks 50 Years of Its Giant Panda Program In 1972, the giant panda program began at the National Zoo, and in that time, the species has gone from being an endangered species to being a vulnerable species. News4’s Tommy McFly reports. Local 2:48 DC Irish pub The Dubliner celebrates 50th anniversary 1:59 The Weekend Scene: Maryland Day, Celtic Festival & more 2:47 How exactly DO you farm an oyster? 2:20 French restaurant opens in historic 14th Street building that housed former bank 1:56 The Weekend Scene: Festival season and free entry to National Parks