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Smithsonian Pandas M&M'S | M&M'S

A sweet way to support giant panda conservation

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Sweet support for pandas

Through purchase of these limited-edition M&M’S, fans can directly contribute to the Smithsonian’s research and habitat protection efforts for one of the world’s most beloved and iconic animals.

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Meet the Pandas

Bao Li

  宝力 (pronounced BOW-lee) 

Male

Born Aug 4, 2021

In Mandarin Chinese, "Bao" means 'precious' and 'treasure'. "Li" refers to vitality and strength. Put together, "Bao Li" means an active and vital power.

Qing Bao

  青宝 (pronounced ching-BOW) 

Female

Born Sept. 12, 2021

Her name means 'green' and 'treasure' in Mandarin Chinese. 'Qing' evokes the lush and mountainous habitat of pandas. 'Bao,' which means 'precious' and 'treasure,' reflects how cherished and adored she is.

All about Pandas

The giant pandas’ names are Bao Li [BOW-lee] and Qing Bao [ching-BOW]. Male Bao Li was born Aug. 4, 2021, at the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda (CCRCGP) in Sichuan, to father An An and mother Bao Bao. His name means “treasure” and “energetic” in Mandarin Chinese. Bao Li has a deep connection to the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute. His mother was born here at the Zoo on Aug. 23, 2013. His grandparents, Tian Tian and Mei Xiang, are beloved in the Washington, D.C., area, where they served as ambassadors for their species for 23 years. Bao Li came to the Zoo from the Shenshuping Base in Wolong. Female Qing Bao was born Sept. 12, 2021, at CCRCGP, to father Qing Qing and mother Jia Mei. Her name means “green” and “treasure” in Mandarin Chinese. Qing, her father’s name, evokes the lush and mountainous habitat where giant pandas roam in the wild. Bao, which means “treasure,” reflects that she is cherished by all who know her. Qing Bao came to the Zoo from the Dujiangyan Base in Sichuan.

The giant pandas will make their public debut on January 24, 2025. The pandas will undergo a standard 30-day quarantine period starting from arrival. Access to the David M. Rubenstein Family Giant Panda Habitat, Bird House and Asia Trail will be closed and will remain closed to the public until then. Given the immense public interest and excitement surrounding the new bear pair’s arrival, the Zoo is preparing to welcome thousands of visitors daily. NZCBI is working to ramp up operations during what is, traditionally, an off-peak visitation period. This includes onboarding additional Guest Services staff, training volunteers to operate the new Giant Panda Cam system and updating the public walkways and signage within the exhibit.

Any public information about the new bears will be posted on the Zoo's website and social media channels. To be among the first to receive panda news, sign up for the Zoo's newsletter and follow the Zoo on Instagram, X and Facebook .

Visitors will be able to visit the pandas virtually through the Zoo's Giant Panda Cam . The cam is currently inactive, but will offer live, streaming video of the pandas after their public debut.

In the wild, giant pandas almost exclusively eat bamboo. Here at the Zoo, they are fed bamboo, as well as highly nutritious biscuits, carrots and apples.

The giant panda is a member of the bear family, which scientists call the Ursidae. Among the bears, it is most closely related to the spectacled bear of South America.

All Pandas, All the Time

Starting January 25th, you can watch the giant pandas eating, sleeping and socializing in their habitat areas.

Watch Panda Cam Updates