The San Diego Zoo on Tuesday released the first official photos of Yun Chuan and Xin Bao, the first pandas to enter the United States in 21 years. The pair arrived in San Diego on June 27.
According to San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance officials, the pandas are acclimating well to their new home in a private habitat and will not be viewable to the public for several weeks. This process has included working with Chinese experts to cater to the dietary needs and preferences of the giant pandas.
Yun Chuan is an almost five-year-old male. This cub has a special connection to his new home, as his mother Zhen Zhen was born in 2007 as the fourth cub born at the San Diego Zoo. Visitors will be able to identify the panda by his long, slightly pointed nose and how comfortable he is exploring on the grass or climbing trees.
Xin Bao is a nearly four-year-old female whose name means “precious treasure of prosperity and abundance.” She is best recognized by her large, round face and big, fluffy ears, and she enjoys sunbathing quietly and focusing on her favorite food.
To follow updates on when the pandas are available to the public and how to see them, please visit sandiegozoo.org/giant-pandas.
