Tai Shan Press Kit
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Giant Panda Tai Shan Arrives in China
Tai Shan, the National Zoo's beloved 4-½-year-old giant panda, has arrived safely at his new home at Wolong’s Bifengxia Base in Ya’an, Sichuan. The 184-pound panda arrived at 4:26 p.m. local time in Chengdu on Feb. 5. - Giant Panda Tai Shan Leaves Smithsonian’s National Zoo for China
Tai Shan, one of the National Zoo’s giant pandas, officially began his journey to China on February 4. The 4 1/2-year-old panda is on his way to Dulles International Airport, where he will board a FedEx 777 plane bound for Chengdu. - FedEx to Transport Giant Pandas from United States to China Onboard Its New 777F Aircraft
Working in conjunction with the National Zoo and Zoo Atlanta, FedEx Express will fly Tai Shan and Mei Lan non-stop from Washington’s Dulles International Airport to Chengdu, China. - Giant Panda Tai Shan Departure Date Set for February 4
Tai Shan, the National Zoo’s young giant panda, will depart for China on February 4. Details will be provided at a press briefing on January 28. - Smithsonian Launches New Institute to Address Global Conservation Challenges
The Smithsonian has established a Conservation Biology Institute to serve as an umbrella for its global effort to conserve species and train future generations of conservationists. Headquartered in Front Royal, Virginia, the facility was previously known as the National Zoo’s Conservation and Research Center.
- National Zoo Researchers Turn to Genetics to Help Elephants Ward Off Disease
As the number of Asian and African elephants in the wild continues to dwindle, a key to bolstering their survival could be contained within their DNA, according to researchers at the National Zoo. - Fun and Frisky Valentine-Themed Event at National Zoo
Looking for the “wildest” way to celebrate Valentine’s Day without breaking the bank? Attend the National Zoo’s second annual Woo at the Zoo on February 12. - Elderly Lion Dies at Smithsonian’s National Zoo
The National Zoo lost its senior female lion, Lusaka, on January 14. A final pathology report will provide more information, but her health had been in decline for several months. - Panda Breeding Season Starts at the National Zoo
The National Zoo’s giant panda mating season began earlier than expected again this year. Because competent mating did not occur, Zoo scientists and veterinarians performed two artificial inseminations. - Strawberry Dart Frogs Climb to Bolster Chance of Species Survival
For the first time in its history, the National Zoo has bred strawberry dart frogs. - Feel the Heat This Winter at the National Zoo’s Wild Side Stage Performance Series for Children
Friends of the National Zoo proudly presents Wild Side Stage—a brand new educational performance series for children ages 2-10, sponsored by Whole Foods Market. - News Archive: 2009 l 2008 l 2007 l 2006 l 2005 l 2004 l 2003 l 2002
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Upcoming Events
- Tai Shan Farewell Celebration, panda activities and giveaways, and an opportunity to wish Tai a fond farewell before he leaves for China
January 30 - Wild Side Stage, an educational performance series for kids ages two to ten
February 7, 21, and 28, March 7 (Sundays) - Woo at the Zoo, a Valentine’s Day event for singles and sweethearts
February 12 - 2010 FONZ Special Events
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