Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
đŒ A moment of pause, courtesy of giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao. It takes a village to make a panda feel at home. While veterinarians and nutritionists focus on the physical side of a pandasâ overall health, the goal for the animal keepers is to make sure the pandas are feeling safe and confident in their new habitat. Panda keepers record the bearsâ behavior and introduce activities designed to encourage the pandas to interact with their environment. They watch for signs the animals are playful and content.
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âWe want to see the pandas eating, playing, sleeping, and exploring their exhibit,â says keeper Mariel Lally. âWe want to see parts of their personalities coming out. We want to see them feel safe and confident in their new spaces. Weâre doing everything we can to make this a rewarding experience not just for the pandas, but for the visitors, too.â STORY: https://s.si.edu/3AsRa9o.
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Bao Li and Qing Bao are currently in quarantine at the David M. Rubenstein Family Giant Panda Habitat. Quarantine of new animals is a routine practice in zoos accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums to reduce risk of introducing parasites or disease to other animals. During this period, animal care staff provide the pandas with a variety of enrichment items to keep them active and encourage them to explore their new environment.
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đŸ Follow #DCPandas for updates, and meet our pandas when they make their giant debut Jan. 24, 2025.
đŒ A moment of pause, courtesy of giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao. It takes a village to make a panda feel at home. While veterinarians and nutritionists focus on the physical side of a pandasâ overall health, the goal for the animal keepers is to make sure the pandas are feeling safe and confident in their new habitat. Panda keepers record the bearsâ behavior and introduce activities designed to encourage the pandas to interact with their environment. They watch for signs the animals are playful and content.
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âWe want to see the pandas eating, playing, sleeping, and exploring their exhibit,â says keeper Mariel Lally. âWe want to see parts of their personalities coming out. We want to see them feel safe and confident in their new spaces. Weâre doing everything we can to make this a rewarding experience not just for the pandas, but for the visitors, too.â STORY: https://s.si.edu/3AsRa9o.
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Bao Li and Qing Bao are currently in quarantine at the David M. Rubenstein Family Giant Panda Habitat. Quarantine of new animals is a routine practice in zoos accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums to reduce risk of introducing parasites or disease to other animals. During this period, animal care staff provide the pandas with a variety of enrichment items to keep them active and encourage them to explore their new environment.
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đŸ Follow #DCPandas for updates, and meet our pandas when they make their giant debut Jan. 24, 2025.
