Related Resources
The contest was presented by: the Smithsonian's National Zoo, Friends of the National Zoo, USA WEEKEND magazine, NBC's "Today" show, lead corporate sponsor Fujifilm, and exclusive media partner Animal Planet. Air transportation provided by American Airlines and hotel accommodations by the Omni Shoreham Hotel.
 |
 |
Air transportation provided by:
The contest is presented by: the Smithsonian's National Zoo, Friends of the National Zoo, USA Weekend magazine, NBC's "Today" show, lead corporate sponsor Fujifilm, and exclusive media partner Animal Planet. Air transportation provided by American Airlines and hotel accommodations by the Omni Shoreham Hotel.
Panda Lead Corporate Sponsor:
Purchase Panda Cam, a book with images of Tai Shan's first seven months, at the National Zoo Store.
Thanks to everyone who voted to name the male giant panda cub, born at the National Zoo on July 9. More than 200,000 votes were cast for the following names:
- Hua Sheng ("China Washington" and "magnificent")
- Sheng Hua ("Washington China" and "magnificent")
- Tai Shan ("peaceful mountain")
- Long Shan ("dragon mountain")
- Qiang Qiang ("strong, powerful")
On October 17, when the cub was 100 days old, the winning name was announced: Tai Shan. 
See a photo gallery of the cub.
Congratulations to Rod Sallee of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. He was selected from a random drawing of voters. He received a private visit with the giant panda family during a tour of the Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat, along with a Fujifilm digital camera, and a gift bag from Animal Planet.
