Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
We are SNOW back!
On January 25, the National Zoo's giant pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, took full advantage of the snow day: climbing, tumbling and playing with their toys in the snow. Qing Bao in particular seemed to enjoy playing in the snow, while Bao Li showed off his somersaulting skills for her in front of the howdy gate.
As with all of our animals during cold weather, both bears had access to their indoor areas to stay warm.
Credit: Roshan Patel/Smithsonian
We are SNOW back!
On January 25, the National Zoo's giant pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, took full advantage of the snow day: climbing, tumbling and playing with their toys in the snow. Qing Bao in particular seemed to enjoy playing in the snow, while Bao Li showed off his somersaulting skills for her in front of the howdy gate.
As with all of our animals during cold weather, both bears had access to their indoor areas to stay warm.
Credit: Roshan Patel/Smithsonian
