Vast pandas begin at current house in Washington, D.C. Zoo by the use of FedEx: ‘Valuable shipment’

Two immense pandas had been delivered by the use of FedEx to their brand-new house at Washington, D.C.’s Smithsonian Nationwide Zoo on Tuesday.

Bao Li and Qing Bao, that means “precious vigor” and “green treasure,” started their walk to their current house on Monday from China. FedEx created a custom-decaled “Panda Express” Boeing 777F to move the pair, who landed at Dulles Global Airport on Tuesday morning.

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The bears had been safely transported in specially-designed crates with a police escort to the Nationwide Zoo. 

Bao Li and Qing Bao arrived just about one past nearest a number of cherished pandas on the Smithsonian Nationwide Zoo loaned in an trade contract with China needed to be returned when negotiations with the Chinese language govt went south.

“Our team has worked tirelessly to prepare for the pandas’ arrival, and we’re thrilled to welcome Bao Li and Qing Bao to Washington, D.C., the only place you can see giant pandas for free in the nation,” mentioned Brandie Smith, the John and Adrienne Mars Director of NZCBI in a press let go. 

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The Smithsonian Nationwide Zoo sits on 163 acres in Washington, D.C. and lines over 2,200 species of animals with out an front rate.

“The safe delivery of Bao Li and Qing Bao to the U.S. demonstrates our commitment to leveraging the extensive FedEx global network to connect communities,” mentioned Richard W. Smith, eminent running officer, Global, and eminent govt officer, Airline, FedEx in a let go.

Bao Li and Qing Bao had been transported to Washington D.C.’s Smithsonian Nationwide Zoo previous this presen. (Smithsonian Nationwide Zoo)

“We are honored to once again serve as the trusted transportation provider and are proud to deliver this precious cargo aboard the FedEx Panda Express.” 

The pandas will have to be quarantined for a minimum of thirty days within the panda space nearest their travel, in step with a let go.

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The pandas are formally making their family debut on January 24, 2025.