Qing Bao
| Species | Giant panda |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Born | September 12, 2021 Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, Chengdu, Sichuan, China |
| Residence | National Zoological Park, Washington, D.C. |
| Parent(s) | Jia Mei, Qing Qing |
Qing Bao (simplified Chinese: 青宝; traditional Chinese: 青寶; pinyin: Qīng Bǎo) is a female giant panda who is currently residing at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C.
About
[edit]Qing Bao was born at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in Sichuan, China, on September 12, 2021. Qing Bao is the cub of Jia Mei and Qing Qing.
Qing Bao and Bao Li are the current giant pandas in residence at the National Zoo.[1]
Under the terms of the agreement with the China Wildlife Conservation Association (CWCA), the two pandas will be leased to the National Zoo for a little under 10 years, from Oct 2024 to April 2034, for a fee of US$1 million per year. In addition, any new cubs born to Qing Bao and Bao Li would ultimately have to be shipped to China's Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding before they reach the age of 4.[2]
Qing Bao arrived in the U.S. at Dulles International Airport on October 15, 2024, on a special FedEx flight, along with Bao Li.[3]
On January 24, 2024, Qing Bao had her public debut at the National Zoo, where she can now be viewed by visitors to the National Zoo, and online via their panda cam.[4]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Welcome Back, Pandas! Two Furry Diplomats Are Headed to the D.C. Zoo". 29 May 2024. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
- ^ "The National Zoo's Giant Pandas Are Finally Making Their Public Debut". 24 January 2025. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
- ^ "What We Know About the National Zoo's New Pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao". 16 October 2024. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
- ^ "Giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao make public debut at National Zoo". 24 January 2024. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
