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A colorful image of two pandas emerging from bamboo.

Watch Bao Li and Qing Bao — the two giant pandas at Smithsonian's National Zoo — as they explore their indoor and outdoor habitats at the David M. Rubenstein Family Giant Panda Habitat.

The Giant Panda Cam is live from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET daily. After 7 p.m., the cam feed will switch to a pre-recorded view of the last 12 hours.

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Giant panda Bao Li explores his outdoor habitat at the David M. Rubenstein Family Giant Panda Habitat. Credit: Roshan Patel/Smithsonian

May 16, 2025

#DCPandas: The Bears and the Bleats 

Bleats and chirps between two giant pandas are a sure sign that flirtatious feelings are in the air! Read all about the bears and the bleats in our latest #DCPandas update.

Giant panda Qing Bao in her habitat at Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

January 24, 2025

Two New Giant Pandas Debut at Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

Giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao made their public debut at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute today.

January 14, 2025

How Can You Tell the Giant Pandas Apart?

The Zoo's two giant pandas look quite similar to the untrained eye. Panda keeper Mariel Lally offers some tips you can use to spot the difference!

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January 23, 2025

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