The National Zoo’s giant pandas are leaving D.C. and heading to China today, ending an era that spanned half a century, brought joy to generations of fans and left an enduring black-and-white imprint on the Washington region.

D.C.’s pandas leave for China, ending an era for animal lovers

The National Zoo’s giant pandas took off for China on Wednesday, ending a half-century chapter that left an enduring black-and-white imprint on the D.C. region.

Those animals are cute... but overrated. China uses them as leverage to negotiate politics but I don't think it is really worth it :-D

I wish we could all get along. 😢

Man, I heard they were going back next week, this was a big bummer when we were going to go see them one last time Friday!

thanks, Biden

Yeah, German Panda Babies are back home as well; it was a franchise. Better no more deals with China if you love your freedom.

Miss them already