Giant Panda Cam (Coming Soon)

Right now, the Zoo's giant pandas are acclimating to their new habitat area at the Smithsonian's National Zoo. The Giant Panda Cam will launch in January 2025 when the bears make their public debut.

In the meantime, watch a 'Panda Cam Preview' of Qing Bao and Bao Li exploring their new surroundings.

Or catch the latest episode of Prepping for Pandas, a short video series highlighting special moments from the pandas’ arrival to their debut.

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A giant panda looks into the camera while exploring his new indoor habitat area.

Giant Pandas Arrive at Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute From China

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Two-year-old male giant panda Bao Li in his habitat at Shenshuping Base in Wolong, China, May 16.

David Rubenstein Donates $10 Million to Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute’s Giant Panda Program
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Two-year-old male giant panda Bao Li in his habitat at Shenshuping Base in Wolong, China, May 16.

Two New Giant Pandas Coming to Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute From China by End of the Year
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