As the National Zoo unveils its latest giant pandas to the public, adoring fans are embracing the newcomers from China.

WASHINGTON – Pandas are, to many, a gateway animal. People are drawn in by the bears’ charm and sweetness and before they ...

The general public gets its first glimpse Friday of Qing Bao and Bao Li, the National Zoo’s newest giant pandas.

Panda fan culture once flourished in China. But Beijing is tightening control of discussion of a national symbol.

But on Friday, Xie said, “Our shared love for pandas has deepened my conviction that China and the United States have much more in common than what divides us.” Earlier this month, 11,000 zoo ...

Officials said the National Zoo is the only place in the world where the general public can see giant pandas for free. The ...

said during the zoo's ceremony welcoming the pandas on Friday. "The shared love for pandas has deepened my conviction that China and the United States have much more in common than what divides us ...

the director of the National Zoo, during an appearance on the USA TODAY podcast "The Excerpt." Smith said being in the presence of a giant panda is a rare opportunity. The only other place in the ...

The Smithsonian is the only zoo in the United States where you can see pandas for free, with both the San Diego and Atlanta zoos charging for entry, though timed tickets are required. You can also ...