Yun Chuan and Xin Bao arrived in the U.S. from China.
The first two new pandas to arrive in the U.S. in more than 20 years are getting a lot of attention this week., are now stealing hearts in California's San Diego Zoo. The pair are meeting the public for the first time since their arrival six weeks ago."It's a big deal," San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria told ABC News. "I'm sitting here trying to act professional, but I'm just so excited.
"One of the things that's so important about giant panda conservation is that it really forms a bridge between both our peoples here in the U.S. and then China," San Diego Zoo CEO Paul Baribault said. "We work collectively with our partners in China to develop new conservation projects and programs to further the conservation of the giant panda over the next decade.
Eager to learn more about the furry diplomats, Good Morning America anchor Janai Norman traveled to Sichuan, China -- home of the friendly giants -- and discovered to how to prepare yummy treats for the pandas. On her trip, Norman took a tough forty-minute trek on foot to get to the invite-only wilderness training base at the Wolong National Nature Reserve.
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