Public Invited for First Look at Yun Chuan and
Xin Bao
SAN
DIEGO, July 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The
panda pair that arrived at the San Diego Zoo from China earlier this summer will make their
eagerly awaited public debut on Thursday,
August 8, the Zoo announced today. The two are the first
pandas to enter the United States
in 21 years.
"We are delighted to introduce Yun Chuan and Xin Bao to our San Diego Zoo community," said
Paul Baribault, President and CEO of
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance. "Our newest residents will bring
joy to our visitors and symbolize the enduring spirit of
international conservation efforts. Together with our partners, we
continue to make significant strides in ensuring a hopeful future
for this iconic species."
Since arriving in late June, the pair has been acclimating to
their home in the newly reimagined Panda Ridge. This innovative
space is four times larger than the San Diego Zoo's previous panda
habitat and is inspired by famous geological formations in
China, emulating mountains,
canyons, and cliffs. It features new shade trees for climbing,
a diverse array of plants, and rolling hillsides that allow Yun
Chuan and Xin Bao to navigate and
explore vertically.
Yun Chuan is an almost five-year-old male identifiable by his
long, pointy nose. In 2007, his mother, Zhen Zhen, was the fourth cub born at the San
Diego Zoo. Xin Bao is a nearly
four-year-old female best recognized by her large, round face and
big, fluffy ears.
The Zoo is offering three ways for guests to experience giant
pandas. On the day of their visit, visitors can either obtain a
complimentary Giant Panda Timed Ticket or join the standby line.
Additionally, guests can make reservations for an exclusive
60-minute Early Morning with Pandas Walking Tour. More information
about how to visit the pandas is available at
sandiegozoo.org/giant-pandas.
About San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, a nonprofit conservation
leader, inspires passion for nature and collaboration for a
healthier world. The Alliance supports innovative conservation
science through global partnerships. Through wildlife care, science
expertise and collaboration, more than 44 endangered species have
been reintroduced to native habitats. Annually, the Alliance
reaches over 1 billion people, in person at the San Diego Zoo and
San Diego Zoo Safari Park, and virtually in 150 countries through
media channels, including San Diego Zoo Wildlife Explorers
television programming in children's hospitals in 14 countries.
Wildlife Allies—members, donors and guests—make success possible.
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