Home Newsroom August 20, 2016 Smithsonian's National Zoo Celebrates Giant Panda Bei Bei’s First Birthday Mei Xiang Chooses Symbol for "Luck and Friendship" In Zhuazhou Ceremony On Behalf Of Bei Bei Related Species: Giant panda Image Gallery Giant panda Mei Xiang selects the Zhuazhou symbolizing luck and friendship on behalf of Bei Bei Download File (3.46 MB) Continue Exploring November 06, 2024 Helping Giant Pandas Feel at Home A few weeks after their arrival, staff are helping giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao settle into their new home at Asia Trail. October 15, 2024 Giant Pandas Arrive From China Giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao arrived at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI) Tuesday, Oct. 15 September 17, 2024 Rubenstein Supports Zoo Campaign David M. Rubenstein has pledged $10 million toward the Zoo’s $25 million campaign to fund the giant panda conservation program.