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Pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao enjoyed the first significant snowfall at the Smithsonian National Zoo, while the weather caused Smithsonian closures and traffic issues.
Jan 07, 2025
Giant Pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao Delight in D.C.'s First Snowfall at National Zoo
Nov 25, 2024
Washington D.C.'s New Pandas Delight in First Snow at National Zoo
Nov 04, 2024
Smithsonian's National Zoo Mourns Loss of Kamala, An Iconic Asian Elephant, After Euthanasia Due to Osteoarthritis
Oct 30, 2024
DDOT Announces Ambitious Tree Planting Plan to Boost DC's Urban Canopy to 40%
Giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao at the National Zoo enjoyed their first snowfall, playing with enrichment toys before their public debut on January 24, 2025.
The National Zoo euthanized Kamala, an elderly Asian elephant, due to her deteriorating health from osteoarthritis. Her passing was marked by allowing her herd to mourn.
DDOT announces a plan to plant thousands of trees across the District, aiming to increase the tree canopy from 37% to 40% by 2032, and calls for community participation in the initiative.