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Pandas in DC: A new hope? National Zoo ‘in discussions' with Chinese conservation group over new pandas
“It’s always been our intention and hope to have giant pandas at the Zoo in the future and continue our research here and conservation work in China,” Smith said in a statement Thursday. “The Zoo is in discussions with our Chinese partner, the China Wildlife Conservation Association, to develop a future giant panda program. After 52 years of success, we...
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China plans to send San Diego Zoo more pandas this year, reintroducing panda diplomacy
The Associated Press is reporting — and the San Diego Zoo confirms — that China plans to send a pair of pandas to San Diego as early as the end of this summer.
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ZooLights illuminates Smithsonian National Zoo
Tommy McFly shows how Zoolights is bigger and brighter this year.
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How the National Zoo prepares animals for cold weather
Ever wondered how the National Zoo keeps animals cozy when it gets chilly outside? News4’s Joseph Olmo talks to zookeepers about their techniques to keep flamingoes, lions and other animals comfortable in cold weather.
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National Zoo pandas land safely in China
After traveling halfway around the globe, D.C.’s beloved pandas made it to their final destination in China Thursday morning, the National Zoo said. Tian Tian, 26; Mei Xiang, 25, and their youngest offspring, 3-year-old Xiao Qi Ji, departed D.C. Wednesday for their new homes at the China Wildlife Conservation Association. A FedEx “Panda Express” plane took the pandas on...
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National Zoo pandas safely land in China
Nearly 19 hours after they left D.C. the pandas have arrived at their new home in China, according to the National Zoo.
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From the beginning to goodbye, a look back at five decades of pandas in DC
Since 1972, pandas have been the biggest stars at the Smithsonian National Zoo in D.C. Today, the three remaining bears departed for China.
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Tears and thank yous: DC says goodbye to National Zoo pandas
Many were tearful as they watched the pandas depart D.C. for China. News4’s Aimee Cho and Tommy McFly have team coverage of the historic day.
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SEE IT: Pandas bid D.C. farewell after decades at National Zoo
For the first time in 23 years, the giant panda exhibit at the Smithsonian National Zoo is empty. Take a look at images from the pandas’ farewell, and look back on their time in D.C.
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Wheels up: Watch the moment the panda plane took off from Dulles
Crowds cheered, clapped and some cried as the plane carrying the beloved pandas took off.
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Eun's tribute to National Zoo pandas heading to China
News4’s Eun Yang takes a look back at her beloved memories with the pandas at the National Zoo as they leave for China.
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See it: Panda peek-a-boo
Mei Xiang gave the D.C. area an adorable last glimpse of a panda.
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‘Panda Express' pilot proud to fly pandas home
News4’s Aimee Cho spoke to one of the pilots flying the National Zoo’s pandas to China.
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See it: Panda motorcade travels on I-66 to Dulles
Chopper4 had a bird’s eye view of the panda motorcade as it made its way down I-66 toward Dulles International Airport.
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Pandas leave National Zoo for China on Wednesday
The National Zoo’s giant pandas are leaving D.C. for China. Here’s what to know about their farewell journey.
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National Zoo pandas leave DC in emotional goodbye
It’s the day thousands of visitors to the National Zoo have been dreading for months. The beloved giant pandas are leaving D.C., traveling up Connecticut Avenue and flying to China on a FedEx plane.
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Panda fans pack zoo as departure date nears
The giant pandas at the National Zoo are set to head back to China any day now. Fans of D.C.’s favorite bears are packing into their exhibit to say goodbye.
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Panda lover shares passion for National Zoo pandas
News4’s Aimee Cho spoke to panda lover Karen Wille about her passion for pandas and her dedication to the National Zoo pandas.
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Basil, the one-eyed opossum, is DC's next animal obsession. Here's 4 things to know about his species
When Basil the Virginia opossum arrived at the National Zoo over the summer, he had been injured by a predator attack, lost one eye, and was unlikely to survive in the wild due to his injuries. Now, D.C.’s hometown hero has gone from the bottom of the heap to king of the News4 Zoo Bracket. Here’s what to know about...
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‘Heartbreaking': National Zoo pandas to leave DC mid-November
Mei Xiang, Tian Tian and Xiao Qi Ji will depart for China sooner than previously expected, the National Zoo said.