District of Panda Party

Celebrate the debut of giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao in the nation's capital!

The multi-day District of Panda Party offers a chance to meet and enjoy the bear pair at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo. 

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Event Schedule

Public Debut of the Giant Panda Exhibit

Friday, Jan. 24

Be one of the first to see giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao in their newly renovated habitat!

Kung-Fu Panda™ Film Fest

Saturday, Jan. 25 - Sunday, Jan. 26

Drop into the Zoo’s Visitor Center to watch DreamWorks’ Kung Fu Panda™ films! In this action-packed kid-friendly series, an unlikely panda hero named Po embraces his flaws to become a legendary martial arts warrior.

Showtimes: 10 a.m. (Kung Fu Panda), 12 p.m. (Kung Fu Panda 2), 2 p.m. (Kung Fu Panda 3)

Showtimes: 10 a.m. (Kung Fu Panda 2), 12 p.m. (Kung Fu Panda 3), 2 p.m. (Kung Fu Panda 4)

Lunar New Year

Wednesday, Jan. 29

From 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., visit the pandas while ringing in the Lunar New Year! Families of all ages are welcome to celebrate the Year of the Snake with themed activities, arts and crafts and more. Write a special note for the pandas—or your other favorite animal—on the wish wall!

District of Panda Day

Saturday, Feb. 1

Roll out the welcome wagon for Qing Bao and Bao Li for an all-day panda celebration! Groove to live music at the Great Meadow, play panda-themed trivia games and take part in other fun, family-friendly activities. 

* These are special limited events that require a ticket purchase.

Daily schedule

10 a.m. - Family fun dance party (Great Meadow) 

11 a.m. - Panda-themed Flower Arranging with She Loves Me (Pavilion on Lion-Tiger Hill)* - SOLD OUT

12 p.m. - Crush Funk Brass Band (Great Meadow) 

2 p.m. - All-women Afro-Brazilian music band Batalá (Great Meadow) 

2 p.m. - Family-friendly trivia about the giant pandas and their impact on Washington, D.C. (Pavilion at Lion-Tiger Hill)

4 p.m. Yoga with the Pandas (Panda House)* - SOLD OUT

Chinese Embassy Day

Saturday, Feb. 8

Panda fans of all ages can take part in cultural activities provided courtesy of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China.

Plus, drop into the Zoo’s Visitor Center to watch DreamWorks’ Kung Fu Panda™ films! In this action-packed kid-friendly series, an unlikely panda hero named Po embraces his flaws to become a legendary martial arts warrior.