Smithsonian National Zoological Park
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United States · Washington D.C.
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Smithsonian National Zoological Park Timeline
Explore all panda events at Smithsonian National Zoological Park. Timeline includes births, transfers, activities, and health updates.
📍 Smithsonian National Zoological Park
📅 26 events
🌍 United States
Timeline Stats
26
Total Events
13
Unique Pandas
9
Birth Events
9
Transfer Events
All Events at Smithsonian National Zoological Park
26 events 4
Aug
2025
Bao Li Celebrates 4th Birthday in the U.S.
birthday
📍 Smithsonian National Zoological Park
Bao Li spent his first birthday in the United States at the Smithsonian National Zoo, where he enjoys climbing and enrichment activities.
Related pandas: Bao Li
15
May
2025
Bao Li transferred to smithsonian_national_zoo
transfer
📍 Smithsonian National Zoological Park
Bao Li moved to smithsonian_national_zoo.
Related pandas: 1420
15
May
2025
Qing Bao transferred to smithsonian_national_zoo
transfer
📍 Smithsonian National Zoological Park
Qing Bao moved to smithsonian_national_zoo.
Related pandas: 1421
24
Jan
2025
Bao Li Debuts at Smithsonian
activity
📍 Smithsonian National Zoological Park
After a 30-day quarantine and small-scale member previews, Bao Li officially debuted alongside Qing Bao at the Smithsonian's panda house opening ceremony.
Related pandas: Bao Li
24
Jan
2025
Qing Bao Debuts at Smithsonian
activity
📍 Smithsonian National Zoological Park
Qing Bao made her public debut at Smithsonian National Zoo.
Related pandas: Qing Bao
15
Oct
2024
Bao Li Departs for Washington D.C.
transfer
📍 Smithsonian National Zoological Park
Bao Li and Qing Bao departed Dujiangyan Base via charter flight, arriving at Washington Dulles after a 19-hour journey. Two Chinese keepers and vets accompanied them.
Related pandas: Bao Li
15
Oct
2024
Qing Bao Departs for Washington D.C.
transfer
📍 Smithsonian National Zoological Park
Qing Bao and Bao Li departed China for a 10-year stay at Smithsonian National Zoo.
Related pandas: Qing Bao
23
Nov
2020
Xiao Qi Ji Named via Global Vote
activity
📍 Smithsonian National Zoological Park
Xiao Qi Ji named from 135,000 global votes.
Related pandas: Xiao Qi Ji
21
Aug
2020
Birth of Xiao Qi Ji
birth
📍 Smithsonian National Zoological Park
Xiao Qi Ji was born at smithsonian_national_zoo.
Related pandas: Xiao Qi Ji
21
Aug
2020
Mei Xiang Gives Birth to Xiao Qi Ji
birth
📍 Smithsonian National Zoological Park
At 22 years old, Mei Xiang gave birth to Xiao Qi Ji using frozen semen — the first successful panda pregnancy in the US using only frozen semen.
Related pandas: Mei Xiang
21
Aug
2020
Mei Xiang gives birth to Xiao Qi Ji
birth
📍 Smithsonian National Zoological Park
At age 22, Mei Xiang gave birth to Xiao Qi Ji — the oldest panda to give birth in the US.
25
Sep
2015
Bei Bei Named by First Ladies
activity
📍 Smithsonian National Zoological Park
Bei Bei named by Peng Liyuan and Michelle Obama.
Related pandas: Bei Bei
22
Aug
2015
Birth of Bei Bei
birth
📍 Smithsonian National Zoological Park
Bei Bei was born at smithsonian_national_zoo.
Related pandas: 975
22
Aug
2015
Mei Xiang gives birth to Bei Bei
birth
📍 Smithsonian National Zoological Park
Mei Xiang gave birth to Bei Bei, her third surviving cub.
1
Dec
2013
Bao Bao 100-Day Naming Ceremony
activity
📍 Smithsonian National Zoological Park
Bao Bao was officially named at a 100-day ceremony. First Lady Michelle Obama and China's First Lady Peng Liyuan sent congratulations.
Related pandas: Bao Bao
23
Aug
2013
Bao Bao Born at Smithsonian National Zoo
birth
📍 Smithsonian National Zoological Park
Bao Bao was born at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington D.C. to mother Mei Xiang and father Tian Tian.
Related pandas: Bao Bao
23
Aug
2013
Mei Xiang gives birth to Bao Bao
birth
📍 Smithsonian National Zoological Park
Mei Xiang gave birth to Bao Bao, her second surviving cub.
9
Jul
2005
Birth of Tai Shan
birth
📍 Smithsonian National Zoological Park
Tai Shan was born at smithsonian_national_zoo.
Related pandas: Tai Shan
9
Jul
2005
Mei Xiang gives birth to Tai Shan
birth
📍 Smithsonian National Zoological Park
Mei Xiang gave birth to Tai Shan, her first surviving cub.
6
Dec
2000
Mei Xiang and Tian Tian Move to the United States
transfer
📍 Smithsonian National Zoological Park
Mei Xiang and Tian Tian arrived at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, D.C. as China-US friendship envoys under a 10-year cooperative research agreement.
28
Nov
1999
Hsing Hsing euthanized at Smithsonian
death
📍 Smithsonian National Zoological Park
Hsing Hsing was euthanized due to terminal kidney disease at age 28.
Related pandas: Hsing Hsing
22
Jul
1999
Mei Xiang transferred to smithsonian_national_zoo
transfer
📍 Smithsonian National Zoological Park
Mei Xiang moved to smithsonian_national_zoo.
Related pandas: Mei Xiang
27
Aug
1998
Tian Tian transferred to smithsonian_national_zoo
transfer
📍 Smithsonian National Zoological Park
Tian Tian moved to smithsonian_national_zoo.
Related pandas: Tian Tian
31
Dec
1992
Ling Ling Dies at Smithsonian National Zoo
death
📍 Smithsonian National Zoological Park
Ling Ling died of natural causes at the Smithsonian National Zoo, making front-page news across the United States.
Related pandas: Ling Ling
1
Jan
1972
Hsing Hsing transferred to smithsonian_national_zoo
transfer
📍 Smithsonian National Zoological Park
Hsing Hsing moved to smithsonian_national_zoo.
Related pandas: Hsing Hsing
1
Jan
1972
Ling Ling transferred to smithsonian_national_zoo
transfer
📍 Smithsonian National Zoological Park
Ling Ling moved to smithsonian_national_zoo.
Related pandas: Ling Ling
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About Panda Events at Smithsonian National Zoological Park
Smithsonian National Zoological Park in United States is an important location for panda conservation and research. This timeline captures all significant events related to giant pandas at this location, including births, transfers, conservation milestones, and other notable moments that contribute to our understanding and preservation of this beloved species.
Location Details
- • Country: United States
- • Type: zoo
- • Event count: 26
- • Panda count: 13
Event Types
- • Births: 9
- • Transfers: 9
- • Activities: 5
- • Health updates: 0
Timeline data compiled from official conservation institution records, verified news sources, and research publications. Last updated: May 24, 2026