upcoming celebration at Smithsonian National Zoo for the first birthday of panda Qing Bao in Washington D.C.
The Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, D.C. is set to host a special celebration this Friday, as giant panda Qing Bao turns four years old. This marks Qing Bao's first birthday at the park, following an agreement between researchers in China and D.C. that brought her to the zoo in late October 2025.
The public is invited to join in the festivities, which will commence at 9 a.m. Qing Bao will share her special day with another giant panda resident at the zoo, Bao Li, who celebrated his fourth birthday on Aug. 4.
The celebration will be a significant event, as Qing Bao's presence at the Smithsonian National Zoo is a result of the agreement between researchers in China and D.C. The agreement has allowed for the presence of not one, but two giant pandas at the zoo.
For those unable to attend the event in person, the celebration can be watched online on the Smithsonian National Zoo website. The "beary" special birthday cake for Qing Bao will be made of fruit, ensuring a delicious and healthy treat for the beloved giant panda.
So, come along and join in the fun at the Smithsonian National Zoo as we celebrate Qing Bao's first birthday. It's going to be a paw-some day!
