Giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao arrive at National Zoo in Washington, D.C

Giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao have arrived at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., after being transported from China. They will undergo quarantine and medical checks before their public debut on January 24, 2025. The pandas will be kept apart initially, as adult pandas are solitary animals. They will have separate living spaces in the zoo's renovated panda house, which will open to the public later this winter. The zoo has a 10-year agreement with China, paying $500,000 per bear annually. The panda cam will restart on January 24, allowing viewers to watch the bears live.