Qing Bao's Birthday Celebration at Smithsonian's National Zoo
Join us in celebrating the fifth birthday of Qing Bao, our female giant panda, on Saturday, Sept. 12, at 9 a.m.! This marks Qing Bao's second birthday at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo.
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Highlights:
- Panda keepers will present Qing Bao with a "beary" special birthday treat — a custom fruit-based ice cake made by the Zoo’s commissary team.
- Can’t make it to the panda exhibit? Tune into the Giant Panda Cam to catch the celebration live.
- Admission is free for all visitors. (Donations are welcome.)
This milestone birthday is particularly special as Qing Bao is one of the few giant pandas in North America. Her presence signifies hope for the future of giant pandas and celebrates the success of our collaborative conservation efforts. Since the arrival of the first giant pandas in 1972, the Smithsonian’s conservation program has made significant contributions to the recovery of these iconic animals, leading to their removal from the endangered species list in 2016.
Join us as we celebrate Qing Bao and the ongoing success of our panda conservation efforts, made possible through collaboration with the Chinese Wildlife Conservation Association, our dedicated donors and sponsors, and visitors like you.
Location:
Smithsonian National Zoological Park, Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC, USA
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Contact name:
Pamela Baker-Masson- Associate Director of Communications and Exhibits
Email address:
Dates:
09/12/2026
Time:
9 am
Price:
Admission is free for all visitors. (Donations are welcome.)
Ages
All Ages Adults & kids together Adults without kidsWeb Service