โ๏ธ๐ผ Tumbling in a winter wonderland! This morning, about 5 inches of snow blanketed the Washington, D.C., area, including giant panda Bao Li and Qing Bao's outdoor habitats. Flakes stuck to their fur as the bears frolicked and somersaulted. It was ๐พpaws-itively the panda
โค๏ธ๐ฆ We're thrilled to share western lowland gorilla Calaya gave birth to a male at 6:25 p.m. 4/15. His name, Moke, means โjuniorโ or โlittle oneโ in the Lingala language. Keepers report that Calaya has been caring for her infant & are optimistic he will thrive. #GorillaStory
๐ผ A precious giant panda cub has arrived! Weโre overjoyed to share that Mei Xiang gave birth at 6:35 p.m. and is caring for her newborn attentively. Positive mothering behaviors include nursing her cub and cuddling it close. ๐๐ฅ TUNE IN: s.si.edu/2xiVLKp. #PandaStory
Itโs official: the pandas are coming to D.C.!
Alongside @FLOTUS, weโre thrilled to announce that by the end of this year, the Zoo will once again be home to two giant pandas. #DCPandas