WATCH: Pandas eat bamboo at National Zoo ahead of debut
Jan 12, 2025
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) -- As D.C.'s giant panda residents Qing Bao and Bao Li prepare for their public debut at the National Zoo, some panda lovers are catching a sneak peek.
From Monday, Jan. 10, until Sunday, Jan. 19, National Zoo members can see the pandas before their debut in a "members-only preview."
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DC News Now's Susan Tran saw the pandas Sunday, capturing videos of them eating bamboo and sitting in their indoor habitat.
DC News Now's Susan Tran visited giant pandas Qing Bao and Bao Li on Sunday, Jan. 12, at the National Zoo ahead of their public debut. (DC News Now/Susan Tran)
The pair will make their official debut on Friday, Jan. 24. To learn more about the pair, who arrived in October, click here.