Help Smithsonian's National Zoo Name Its Adorable Giant Panda Cub
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While giant panda cubs are always popular, 22-year-old Mei Xiang's latest offspring, born at the Smithsonian's National Zoo on August 21, 2020, is particularly so. The daily live-stream of the adorable male cub, whose birth brought much-needed cheer during the COVID-19 pandemic, has garnered over a million virtual visitors. Hence, it is only fitting that zoo officials are asking fans to help name the precious 12-week-old.
Those wishing to participate can visit the National Zoo's website and choose from one of four names selected by the Zoo and Chinese partners. They include Fu Zai (Mandarin Chinese for "prosperous boy"), Xiao Qi ji (Mandarin Chinese for "little miracle"), Xing Fu (Mandarin Chinese for "happy and prosperous"), and Zai Zai (a traditional Mandarine Chinese nickname for a boy).
Fans can vote for their favorite name once per day from November 16, 2020, to Nov. 20, 2020. The most popular name will be announced and bestowed on the cub on November 23, 2020. Be sure to get your vote in today!
Resources: nationalzoo.si.edu
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pigsandpandasalmost 4 yearsOreo is cute for a panda name!!! I think oreo, In a game I play I have a panda and its name is oreo!- pigsandpandasalmost 4 yearsHe is soo cute pigs and pandas are my fav animals, (If you can't tell by my name)
calicocat029almost 4 yearsI think you should name him Teddy like a teddy bear! that would be SO cute! I do love all the other name suggestions though! :) 🐼🐼
cozysocksalmost 4 yearsHow do you like my new profile pic? it is for valentines day!- cozysocksalmost 4 yearsI would name him flurry because it is winter and also he has a little white and plenty of black and when snow flurrys there is a little of snow like on the panda!
guinea_pig_girlalmost 4 yearsi would name him jumbo to
fortnite_is_awsalmost 4 yearsAWW SO CUTE🤗
pinkkitty9almost 4 yearsI would name him oreo because he is black and white. SOOOOOOO cute!
mara_lovealmost 4 yearsI think Jumbo would be a good name for him
cat_cookie212almost 4 yearscute;):):):)
scarbballalmost 4 yearsso adorable! how about Cody?
