California Announces Panda Day to Celebrate First Public Appearance of Two Giant Pandas
In anticipation of the public debut of two giant pandas, Yun Chuan and Xin Bao, at the San Diego Zoo on Thursday, California Governor Gavin Newsom declared August 8 as California Panda Day on Wednesday.
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To commemorate the eagerly awaited public debut of two giant pandas, Yun Chuan and Xin Bao, at the San Diego Zoo on Thursday, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Wednesday that August 8 would be designated as California Panda Day.
The pair of iconic black and white bears arrived in California from China on June 27 as part of a 10-year international giant panda protection cooperation with the San Diego Zoo, signifying a new phase of collaboration between the two countries.
In his statement, Newsom referred to the pandas as "envoys of friendship" and expressed hope that their presence would foster further exchanges and cooperation between California and China.
He highlighted that the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance was the first organization in the U.S. to establish a cooperative panda conservation program with China. "Their innovative conservation science has advanced efforts to protect and care for giant pandas around the world," the governor explained, adding that the arrival of Yun Chuan, a five-year-old male, serves as a testament to that success, as he is the son of Zhen Zhen, a female panda born at the San Diego Zoo in 2007.
Newsom remarked that the conservation partnership reflects California and China’s longstanding collaboration toward shared objectives. He noted that the Golden State, the largest economy and most populous state in the U.S., has a "strong foundation of partnership and deep cultural and economic ties" with China.
The governor also emphasized the global admiration for giant pandas and how their conservation narrative highlights effective partnerships and innovative methods to protect the planet's natural heritage. "As the San Diego Zoo welcomes visitors to Panda Ridge this week, I encourage Californians to take this unique opportunity to appreciate one of the most iconic wildlife species and recognize the important partnerships at work to help them thrive for generations to come," he concluded.
The San Diego Zoo ranks among the nation's most visited zoos. Situated north of downtown San Diego in Balboa Park, it is home to over 12,000 animals from more than 680 species and subspecies.
Camille Lefevre contributed to this report for TROIB News
The pair of iconic black and white bears arrived in California from China on June 27 as part of a 10-year international giant panda protection cooperation with the San Diego Zoo, signifying a new phase of collaboration between the two countries.
In his statement, Newsom referred to the pandas as "envoys of friendship" and expressed hope that their presence would foster further exchanges and cooperation between California and China.
He highlighted that the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance was the first organization in the U.S. to establish a cooperative panda conservation program with China. "Their innovative conservation science has advanced efforts to protect and care for giant pandas around the world," the governor explained, adding that the arrival of Yun Chuan, a five-year-old male, serves as a testament to that success, as he is the son of Zhen Zhen, a female panda born at the San Diego Zoo in 2007.
Newsom remarked that the conservation partnership reflects California and China’s longstanding collaboration toward shared objectives. He noted that the Golden State, the largest economy and most populous state in the U.S., has a "strong foundation of partnership and deep cultural and economic ties" with China.
The governor also emphasized the global admiration for giant pandas and how their conservation narrative highlights effective partnerships and innovative methods to protect the planet's natural heritage. "As the San Diego Zoo welcomes visitors to Panda Ridge this week, I encourage Californians to take this unique opportunity to appreciate one of the most iconic wildlife species and recognize the important partnerships at work to help them thrive for generations to come," he concluded.
The San Diego Zoo ranks among the nation's most visited zoos. Situated north of downtown San Diego in Balboa Park, it is home to over 12,000 animals from more than 680 species and subspecies.
Camille Lefevre contributed to this report for TROIB News
