Hi New Friend!

Hi New Friend!

My name is Bao Bao, which means Precious or Treasure. I am the newest addition to the panda family at the National Zoo in Washington DC. I love climbing on my jungle-gym of big rocks and playing with my toys. I am always looking forward to my next adventure, and even when I fall down, I do my best to get up and keep on trying! Playing and climbing takes a lot of energy, so in my down time I am usually sleeping. I can sleep up to 20 hours a day!

This is my Mom!

This is my Mom!

My mom is named Mei Xiang, which means Beautiful Fragrance. She is 15 years old and weighs 223 pounds! I hope I get big like her one day. She is my best friend and role model, and she helps me climb and learn every day. We also play together, and she thinks it is funny when I pounce on her. I love her hugs and she always keeps me well nourished.

This is my Dad!

This is my Dad!

My dad is named Tian Tian, which means More and More. He is 16 years old and weighs 264 pounds. I do not spend much time with my dad at all, since pandas are usually solitary when it is not the season of love. My mom says I remind her of my dad because of how I love to lay on my back, and I use my back feet to scratch my belly just like he does!

I'm Getting Big!

I keep growing every day, and I am always exploring my surroundings and trying new foods! After 5 months, I weigh almost 14 pounds! In a couple of months I can eat lots of bamboo just like my mom, she seems to be eating all the time! You can watch me grow every day on the National Zoo website on the Pandacam! My mom says I am a star! I hope you can watch, or even come visit me someday! Bye bye new friend!

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