First Giant Pandas in Over Two Decades Arrive at San Diego Zoo
Yun Chuan and Xin Bao embark on a decade-long conservation partnership between China and the United States.
- The pandas, Yun Chuan and Xin Bao, were sent from China's Sichuan Province as part of a 10-year agreement.
- This marks the first arrival of giant pandas in the U.S. in 21 years, enhancing the San Diego Zoo's conservation efforts.
- The pandas will be in quarantine for at least 30 days before their public debut at the zoo.
- Officials expect a significant increase in zoo attendance due to the pandas' popularity.
- The partnership aims to advance research and conservation of the endangered species.