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Giant Pandas in Captivity

Giant pandas are notoriously elusive and difficult to study in the wild, but in captivity they're able to provide researchers with answers to long sought-after questions about giant panda behavior, reproduction and more. Find out what we've learned about giant pandas in zoos and breeding centers.

"Welcome to Wolong" Photo Gallery
Journey to the Wolong Giant Panda Breeding Center in Sichuan, China, where miracles take place every year.

A Keeper's Life
Spend a day at the National Zoo with senior panda keeper Brenda Morgan for an inside look at a keeper's life.
Learning from Panda Play
Discover how panda playthings, like burlap sacks and fruitsicles, provide a window into panda behavior.

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MORE GIANT PANDAS

National Zoo Pandas: Learn all about Mei Xiang, Tian Tian and Tai Shan.

Pandas in the Wild: Journey to western China to meet the elusive giant panda.

Panda Games: Play panda puzzles and test your panda smarts.

PANDA VIDEO

Follow the story of the giant pandas at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, D.C.

FEATURED PANDA CONTENT

TIMELINE: Tai Shan's First Year

EXPERT: Interview with National Zoo Vet Suzan Murray (photos and audio)

INTERACTIVE: Wild Pandas (audio)

QUIZ: Tai Shan's Cub Quiz

PUZZLES: Panda Puzzles

INTERACTIVE: Panda Coattails

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