Bei Bei, the Giant Panda Named by Michelle Obama, Has Last Day at National Zoo Before Move to China
Photo: Smithsonian’s National Zoo According to astatementon the Smithsonian National Zoo’s website, Bei Bei’s transfer comes as part of the Zoo’s cooperative agreement with the China Wildlife Conservation Association, which states that all cubs born at the Zoo must move to China when they turn 4. In order to prepare Bei Bei for the trip, panda keepers will be acclimating him to walking through a travel crate. Once adjusted, they will acclimate him to spending short periods of time in it with the door closed....