Those waiting eagerly to catch a glimpse of the pandas won't have to wait much longer as the San Diego Zoo has now announced the date of their public debut.
Those waiting to catch a glimpse of the pandas won't have to wait much longer as the San Diego Zoo has now announced the date of their public debut.“We are delighted to introduce Yun Chuan and Xin Bao to our San Diego Zoo community,” said Paul Baribault, President and CEO of San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance. “Our newest residents will bring joy to our visitors and symbolize the enduring spirit of international conservation efforts.
🥁🐼 BIG NEWS 🐼🥁 We're thrilled to announce Yun Chuan and Xin Bao's public debut at Panda Ridge will be on Thursday, August 8th. Learn how you can see them:The zoo is offering three ways for guests to experience giant pandas. On the day of their visit, the zoo said guests can obtain a complimentary giant panda time ticket or they'll be able to join a standby line.
Yun Chuan is nearly 5 years old and is described as mild-mannered, gentle and lovable. He is the son of Zhen Zhen who was born at the San Diego Zoo in 2007 to parents Bai Yun and Gao Gao . The first character of his name,"Yun," is a nod to his grandmother Bai Yun, who lived at the San Diego Zoo for 23 years, according to the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance.
Xin Bao is a nearly 4-year-old female and is described as a"gentle and witty introvert with a sweet round face and big ears," a zoo statement reads. Her name means a"new treasure of prosperity and abundance."
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