Bao Li
Panda cub residing at National Zoo, Washington, D.C. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bao Li (simplified Chinese: 宝力; traditional Chinese: 寶力; pinyin: Bǎo Lì) is a male giant panda cub who is currently residing at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C.
| Species | Giant panda |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Born | August 4, 2021 Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, Chengdu, Sichuan, China |
| Residence | National Zoological Park, Washington, D.C. |
| Parent(s) | Bao Bao, An An |
About
Bao Li was born at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in Sichuan, China, on August 4, 2021. Bao Li is the cub of Bao Bao, who was born at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C.[1]
In May 2024, it was announced that two giant panda cubs, Bao Li and Qing Bao, would be arriving at the National Zoo from China in 2024.[2]
On October 15, 2024, a FedEx plane carrying Bao Li and Qing Bao arrived at Dulles International Airport, where they were subsequently transported to the National Zoo.[3]
Bao Li and Qing Bao were debuted during a special preview from Jan 10-19, 2025, where they were available to be viewed ahead of their official public debut by members of the National Zoo.[4][5] The two pandas were received with much excitement at their public debut on Jan 24, 2025, where they were welcomed by D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, local kindergarteners, and a band.[6]
The National Zoo's Panda Cam, a live webcam of the panda exhibit, was relaunched on Jan 24, 2025, allowing people around the world to view Bao Li and Qing Bao.[7]
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