Farewell for giant pandas brings warmth to Washington's autumn chill

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Farewell for giant pandas brings warmth to Washington's autumn chill

STORY: Farewell for giant pandas brings warmth to Washington's autumn chill DATELINE: Oct. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:05:11 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Tian Tian (Sept. 23) 2. various of Mei Xiang (Sept. 23) 3. various of Xiao Qi Ji (Sept. 23) 4. various of the event on Sept. 23 5. various of the event on Sept. 30 STORYLINE: Despite the autumn chill on an early Saturday morning, Washingtonians and visitors from across the United States flocked to the Smithsonian's National Zoo in the nation's capital, seizing what would perhaps be their last chance to see the three giant pandas which are to leave for China later this year. Honoring its agreement with the China Wildlife Conservation Association (CWCA), the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute will send Xiao Qi Ji, who was born at the zoo three years ago, his mom Mei Xiang, and his dad Tian Tian back to China by early December. To celebrate the joy the pandas have brought to the American people and s

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