Home Newsroom August 20, 2016 Smithsonian's National Zoo Celebrates Giant Panda Bei Bei’s First Birthday Mei Xiang Chooses Symbol for "Luck and Friendship" In Zhuazhou Ceremony On Behalf Of Bei Bei Related Species: Giant panda Image Gallery Giant panda Mei Xiang selects the Zhuazhou symbolizing luck and friendship on behalf of Bei Bei Download File (3.46 MB) Continue Exploring November 15, 2025 Giant Panda Qing Bao Gets a Checkup › Giant panda Qing Bao had a routine checkup Oct. 22. Veterinarians say she is in very good health! September 12, 2025 #DCPandas: Happy Fourth Birthday, Qing Bao! › Join us in wishing our “4-ever sweet” giant panda Qing Bao a happy 4th birthday! August 22, 2025 Preparing for Panda Pseudopregnancy › Our giant pandas didn’t breed this year, but changes in Qing Bao’s behavior and hormones indicate she’s going through pseudopregnancy. Learn more in our panda team update!