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National Zoo’s panda cub has a new name

By FOX 5 Digital Team
Published  November 23, 2020 6:39am EST
Washington, D.C.
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Giant baby panda cub turns 11-weeks old

It's hard to believe that the Smithsonian National Zoo's giant baby panda cub is already 11-weeks old!

WASHINGTON - The National Zoo’s panda cub has a new name!

The zoo in D.C. announced on Monday that the public vote is over – and the 3-month-old cub that has captured the hearts of D.C. area residents has been named Xiao Qi Ji.

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The name means "Little Miracle" in Mandarin.

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They say 135,000 votes were registered during the process.
Xiao Qi Ji is one of four names proposed by the zoo.

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The other options included Fu Zai, Xing Fu and Zai Zai. 

Patrons have had an opportunity to watch Xiao Qi Ji grow up via Panda Cam.