Smithsonian's National Zoo kicks off celebration of giant panda program's 50th anniversary

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Smithsonian's National Zoo kicks off celebration of giant panda program's 50th anniversary

STORY: Smithsonian's National Zoo kicks off celebration of giant panda program's 50th anniversary DATELINE: March 17, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:48 LOCATION: Washington, D.C. CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of visitors at the zoo 2. various of giant pandas STORYLINE: The Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute has kicked off a months-long celebration of the 50th anniversary of its giant panda program. Located in northwest Washington, D.C., the famed zoo announced a series of online and on-site events starting March 16 through Aug. 27 to mark "50 years of unprecedented achievement in the care, conservation, breeding, and study of giant pandas." "After 50 years, giant pandas remain an iconic species for our zoo," said Brandie Smith, John and Adrienne Mars director, Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, in a statement. At least hundreds of visitors explored the zoo's giant panda habitat around Wednesday noon. In the outdoor exhibit is the Giant Panda

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