New giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao debut at Smithsonian's National Zoo in DC: Photos

A giant panda is seen in its enclosure during the opening ceremony in honor of the public debut of the giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao at Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, Jan. 24, 2025.

Yu Ying Public Charter School kindergarten students perform a song during the opening ceremony in honor of the public debut of the giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao at Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, Jan. 24, 2025.

Crush Funk Brass Band performs during the opening ceremony in honor of the public debut of the giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao at Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, Jan. 24, 2025.

A giant panda eats bamboo in its enclosure during the opening ceremony in honor of the public debut of the giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao at Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, Jan. 24, 2025.

Dr. Brandie Smith, left, and D.C. mayor Muriel Bowser open the gate to let in Yu Ying Public Charter School kindergarten students for the opening ceremony in honor of the public debut of the giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao at Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, Jan. 24, 2025.

Ellie Mueller and niece Meredith Brown attend the opening ceremony in honor of the public debut of the giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao at Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, Jan. 24, 2025.

A giant panda eats bamboo in its enclosure during the opening ceremony in honor of the public debut of the giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao at Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, Jan. 24, 2025.

Sean Marz and daughter Erin Marz-Thompson, dawning a panda onesie, attend the opening ceremony in honor of the public debut of the giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao at the National Zoo.