And who’s this cutie munching on bamboo shoots? That’s right, it’s Bao Li at Shenshuping indoors (2023) 🤗. #BaoLi #大熊猫宝力 #DCPandas 📷卧龙大熊猫俱乐部

🐼🐾🔵 Bao Li and Qing Bao are having a ball! While our panda pair acclimate to their new habitats, keepers presented them with toys that encourage them to keep physically active, mentally sharp and use their natural behaviors. #DCPandas

Little Bao Li 🤗 Shenshuping Panda Base. #BaoLi #DCPandas 📹哈罗潘达

What’s Bao Li up to? Too cute! 😁🥰. #BaoLi #DCPandas 📹抱抱熊

🐼 A moment of pause, courtesy of giant pandas Bao Li + Qing Bao. As they acclimate to their new home, keepers record the bears’ behavior, introduce enrichment items and activities, and watch for signs the animals are playful and content. STORY: #DCPandas

🐼🎁🐼 Our gift to you: have yourself a merry little moment with giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao. Happy holidays from our wild family to yours! . 🐾 Follow #DCPandas for updates, and meet our pandas when they make their giant debut Jan. 24, 2025. LEARN MORE:

❄️🐼 First flakes of the season! Bao Li + Qing Bao experienced their first snowfall in Washington, D.C., this morning. Bao Li ate a carrot and bamboo while watching the flakes fall. After enjoying her apple, Qing Bao ran playfully around her habitat and climbed trees. #DCPandas

Hi everyone! My mom is Bao Bao, my younger twin is Bao Yuan… yep, I’m Bao Li 🤗. (2021).#BaoLi #大熊猫宝力 #DCPandas 📷卧龙大熊猫俱乐部

Birthday boy Bao Li. Love those tiny hearts at his birthday cake 🍐❤️🎂🥰. #BaoLi #大熊猫宝力 #DCPandas 📹美州那些事

🐼🌀 Let the good times roll! To help giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao feel at home, keepers give them enrichment toys, which encourage them to be curious, play and use their natural behaviors. 🐾 #DCPandas :

🍂🐼 Happy fall, y’all! The crisp, cool autumn mornings are prime for panda frolicking. Recently, Bao Li got the zoomies (true to his “energetic” name) and tested out his hammock. Qing Bao reached new heights by climbing trees and logs. #DCPandas .

Great seeing Bao Li and Qing Bao at the DC Zoo! #DCPandas

🐼💕 We can always count on our giant pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, for a smile. As they settle into their new home, keeper Mariel Lally gives us a sneak peek at the animals’ activities while they eat, play, sleep and explore. STORY: #DCPandas

Due to the inclement weather, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo is closed Monday, Jan. 6. ❄️ Photo: Bao Li in his outdoor yard munching a carrot during the Nov. 22 snowfall. Paws-crossed for panda snowments Jan. 6. Follow #DCPandas.

🐼🌲 Amid the holiday hustle and bustle, take a moment to reconnect with nature. Whether you have followed our #DCPandas since 1972, or if you’ve just joined us since Bao Li and Qing Bao’s arrival, we are grateful to share these moments with you.🐾:

Bao Li and mama Bao Bao 💞 Super Tian! 🥰🍬. #BaoLi #DCPandas 📹肯肯🐼 2023.12.18

🎥🐼 Travel back in time in this week’s episode of “Prepping for Pandas!” In May 2024, our animal care team met Bao Li and Qing Bao for the first time in China. Learn about their personalities, preferences and legacy with Zoo vet Dr. James Steeil! #DCPandas (🧵 1/2)

The Royals: Bao Li and Qing Bao. #pandas #dcpandas #pandastory #nationalzoo #pandas

🍁🐼🍂 As Bao Li + Qing Bao settle in, our animal care team ensures the #DCPandas have enriching environments. Sometimes, engaging enrichment comes from mother nature herself. Enjoy this moment of pause as Qing Bao takes in autumn in Washington, D.C.—in all its glory.