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San Diego Zoo To Receive Two Giant Pandas From China
Yun Chuan and Xin Bao, the first giant pandas to arrive in the United States in over two decades, are acclimating to their new home at the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance.
Christian Garcia
July 12, 2024
SAN DIEGO COUNTY
Yun Chuan and Xin Bao, the first giant pandas to arrive in the United States in over two decades, are acclimating to their new home at the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance.
Yun Chuan and Xin Bao, giant pandas from China, arrived at the San Diego Zoo on June 27, marking a significant return of these animals to the United States after a long absence.
They are currently settling into a secluded habitat away from public view, expected to be available for viewing in several weeks.
Yun Chuan, almost 5 years old, is known for his distinctive nose and enjoys exploring and climbing trees, while nearly 4-year-old Xin Bao, with her round face and fluffy ears, prefers sunbathing and indulging in her favorite foods.
This panda loan is part of China's "panda diplomacy," strengthening cultural ties between nations, and underscores the San Diego Zoo's ongoing collaboration with China on panda research since 1994, focusing on various aspects of their care and behavior.
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