An Enduring Impact for Conservation
Gifts that support giant panda conservation have long-lasting benefits — worthy of an equally durable thanks.
Join a special opportunity for us to honor your generous support of giant pandas with an engraved metal plaque on the Zoo's exclusive donor wall.
A Lasting Legacy
Plaques will be displayed prominently at the David M. Rubenstein Family Giant Panda Habitat at the National Zoo, a destination for millions of visitors each year who come to see and celebrate pandas.
Recognition Benefits
Your gift will be recognized for 10 years, with the option to make pledge installments across one to five years.
$50,000+
10 in. Donor Plaque
Pledges of $50,000 and above will be recognized on a 10-inch metal plaque.
$25,000+
8 in. Donor Plaque
Pledges of $25,000 and above will be recognized on an 8-inch metal plaque.
* Images are for illustration purposes only. Designs may change.
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Join us in reaching our $25 million campaign goal to support our new pair of pandas — Bao Li and Qing Bao.
Your support is critical in continuing—and growing—the success of the National Zoo’s giant panda program. Email our team to learn how you can support the pandas.
"Giant pandas represent what the Smithsonian does best, from conservation to education. Our historic partnership with China to study and care for these animals is one of our great success stories."
Lonnie G. Bunch III
Secretary, Smithsonian Institution.
Your Gifts Directly Support
...Advancing Panda Science
Our upcoming work promises many more exciting breakthroughs in:
- Veterinary Medicine, including cardiology, dental and gut health, and pharmacology
- Breeding + Behavior, for more effective natural and assisted reproduction
- Panda Reproductive Health, including endocrinology, fertility cycles, artificial insemination advances and biobanking
...Growing Conservation Success
To preserve giant pandas in the wild for generations to come, your gift helps us:
- Assess wild panda behavior in China
- Study habitat connectivity
- Enhance veterinary medicine through collaborative workshops
- Build partner capacity for wildlife tracking and data collection
You Can Help Save Species
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute’s giant panda program proves collaboration and science can save animals and ecosystems. Zoo breakthroughs helped move the giant panda from endangered to vulnerable on the global list of species at risk of extinction.
While federal resources cover the Zoo’s essential animal care needs, we rely on support from Zoo visitors, members and donors to cover the remainder of our operating budget, including the giant panda conservation programs.
Thank you for your support of pandas at the National Zoo.
“The National Zoo’s panda program brings joy to millions of people today as it does the important work of understanding and preserving these magnificent creatures for generations to come.”
David M. Rubenstein
Regent Emeritus, Smithsonian Institution
“Each giant panda move is special, and we’re always honored when selected as the trusted transportation provider. Safely moving the giant pandas since 2000 has been a privilege and we are proud to continue to support the joint commitment by the U.S. and China to conservation and connecting communities.”
Richard W. Smith
Chief Operating Officer, International, Chief Executive Officer, Airline, FedEx
"Each year we partner with the Smithsonian National Zoo to light up ZooLights and bring joy to visitors. We're excited to extend that joy as we welcome pandas back to D.C. and help create more unforgettable experiences for our community."
Morgan O'Donnell
Vice President of Regulatory Policy & Strategy, Pepco
"Events DC is thrilled to welcome Bao Lio and Qing Bao to Washington DC. Their debut represents a new chapter for our city and reinforces our status as a world-class, family-friendly destination."
Angie M. Gates
President & CEO, Events DC
"Through the decades, we have been “leading the charge to save species— “doing what we do best, through scientific “exploration, collaboration and excellence “in animal care."
Ken Lore
Advisory Board Chair, National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute
"I volunteer at and support the Zoo because I admire the work the Zoo does and I love seeing awe in the eyes of visitors."
Leslie Wilkes
"Boeing is proud to continue partnering with the Smithsonian to present the Giant Panda Cam to millions of panda fans around the world."
"Our love of animals and the incredible work of the National Zoo on their behalf have inspired us to help secure their future in our world."
Paul & Becky Dhyse
"Panda diplomacy has existed for 50 years... and it still works!"
Adrienne Arsht
For more information, contact
NZCBI Office of Advancement
NZP-Advancement@si.edu | 202-633-0703