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National Zoo

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National Zoo

@NationalZoo

The Smithsonian's National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute is a leader in animal care, science, education & sustainability. s.si.edu/emVrm

Washington, DC

Joined October 2008

National Zoo
@NationalZoo
Jan 31, 2021
❄️🐼 Slides, somersaults and pure panda joy. Happy snow day from giant pandas Mei Xiang and Tian Tian! 🌨🐾 . . . #SnowDay #PandaStory
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National Zoo
@NationalZoo
Jan 23, 2016
Tian Tian woke up this morning to a lot of snow, and he was pretty excited about it. 🐼🌨 #blizzard2016
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National Zoo
@NationalZoo
Jan 6, 2025
❄️🐼 Tumbling in a winter wonderland! This morning, about 5 inches of snow blanketed the Washington, D.C., area, including giant panda Bao Li and Qing Bao's outdoor habitats. Flakes stuck to their fur as the bears frolicked and somersaulted. It was 🐾paws-itively the panda
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National Zoo
@NationalZoo
Apr 16, 2018
❤️🦍 We're thrilled to share western lowland gorilla Calaya gave birth to a male at 6:25 p.m. 4/15. His name, Moke, means “junior” or “little one” in the Lingala language. Keepers report that Calaya has been caring for her infant & are optimistic he will thrive. #GorillaStory
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National Zoo
@NationalZoo
Aug 21, 2020
🐼 A precious giant panda cub has arrived! We’re overjoyed to share that Mei Xiang gave birth at 6:35 p.m. and is caring for her newborn attentively. Positive mothering behaviors include nursing her cub and cuddling it close. 👀🎥 TUNE IN: s.si.edu/2xiVLKp. #PandaStory
National Zoo
@NationalZoo
Jul 7, 2017
🐼#BeiBei is working on his dismounts out of the trees! Pandas are adept climbers & will climb & fall during play sessions #PandaStory
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National Zoo
@NationalZoo
May 29, 2024
It’s official: the pandas are coming to D.C.! Alongside @FLOTUS, we’re thrilled to announce that by the end of this year, the Zoo will once again be home to two giant pandas. #DCPandas
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National Zoo
@NationalZoo
Jan 25, 2016
#TianTian is still rolling in the snow, but we're still clearing it for visitors! The Zoo will be closed Jan. 26.
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National Zoo
@NationalZoo
Nov 15, 2018
❄ 🐼 #BeiBei knows how to snow day. #PandaStory
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National Zoo
@NationalZoo
Mar 16, 2018
Yes, #NationalPandaDay is real...and it's today! So Happy National Panda Day, Twitterverse! 🐼❤️#panda
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National Zoo
@NationalZoo
Jan 6, 2015
Today was Bao Bao's first time playing in the snow! And she totally rocked it.
National Zoo
@NationalZoo
Jan 3, 2022
❄️🐼 New year, new Xiao Qi Ji! In 2021, our giant panda cub was a little wary during his first encounter with snow. This morning, the 16 m.o. plowed face-first into the fresh powder, rolled around and relished 2022's first #SnowDay. His belly-sliding skills are 10/10! #PandaStory
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National Zoo
@NationalZoo
Nov 8, 2023
❤️🐼 Whether he was somersaulting down a snow-covered hill, splashing in a tub filled with suds or snacking on bamboo shoots, giant panda Tian Tian captured the hearts of millions with his chill and goofy personality. We wish him safe travels to China. #PandaStory @smithsonian
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National Zoo
@NationalZoo
Oct 15, 2024
🐼❤️🐼 ICYMI: Two "treasures" arrived at the Zoo today! Join us in welcoming giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao, who entered Zoo grounds shortly after 11:30 a.m. today and are settling into their new homes at the David M. Rubenstein Family Giant Panda Habitat. @smithsonian
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