Giant pandas have returned to Washington D.C.! As part of the National Zoo's 52-year-old conservation partnership with the China Wildlife Conservation Association, the zoo is now home to two new bears—Bao Li and Qing Bao. Can't wait to see them on January 24th? Get ready to greet them with the library! Check out panda-themed books, stream documentaries about the species, create a panda paper mache mask with the help of Creativebug and more.
Meet the Bears
Bao Li
宝力 (pronounced BOW-lee)
Male
Born Aug. 4, 2021
In Mandarin Chinese, "Bao" means 'precious' and 'treasure'. "Li" refers to vitality and strength. Put together, "Bao Li" means an active and vital power.
Qing Bao
青宝 (pronounced ching-BOW)
Female
Born Sept. 12, 2021
Her name means 'green' and 'treasure' in Mandarin Chinese. 'Qing' evokes the lush and mountainous habitat of pandas. 'Bao', which means 'precious' and 'treasure', reflects how cherished and adored she is.
