The Smithsonian’s National Zoological Park will announce a generous gift that funds the giant panda program for five years. Animal experts have also witnessed the first signs of breeding season: Tian Tian (male panda) is “power walking.” Speakers will discuss details of the new 2012 breeding plan. Giant pandas will be in their outdoor habitats.

Monday, Dec. 19
9:30 a.m.
Please note: We will not be able to accommodate media for set-up before 9 a.m.   

Giant Panda Habitat, outdoor exhibit
Smithsonian’s National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Avenue N.W.

(Park in Parking Lot D at the bottom of the Zoo)

• Wayne Clough, Secretary, Smithsonian Institution
• Dennis Kelly, director, Smithsonian’s National Zoological Park
• Zhang Yesui, Chinese ambassador
• Dave Wildt, head of the Center for Species Survival, Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute
• Donor