Nov
16

What’s in a panda name?

Here’s your chance to help name the Zoo’s new giant panda cub!

Close up of giant panda cub
The as-yet unnamed giant panda cub at the National Zoo, November 2020. (Roshan Patel / Smithsonian’s National Zoo)

Our newest giant panda needs a name, and you are invited to help choose one for our little guy! The birth of this cub, and watching him grow, has offered the world a much-needed moment of joy during the pandemic. The possible names — chosen by the Zoo and Chinese partners who strive to conserve this beloved bear — reflect the happiness we share for this cub. Select your favorite name once per day from Nov. 16 to Nov. 20. The name that receives the most votes will be bestowed on the cub Nov. 23! Click here to vote.

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Posted: 16 November 2020
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