National Zoo's hosts livestream event for public to meet giant panda cub Xiao Qi Ji

WASHINGTON (FOX 5 DC) - For the first time, the National Zoo has offered an up-close-and-personal look at its newest addition to the family, giant panda cub Xiao Qi Ji.

The zoo hosted a free livestream event Wednesday from inside the Giant Panda Habitat.

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The event included a live look at Xiao Qu Ji walking, climbing and exploring his indoor habitat. It also showed viewers how the Panda Cams are operated, gave a virtual tour of the panda house and answered commonly asked questions.

Xiao Qi Ji and Mei Xiang (Smithsonian’s National Zoo)

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A video recording of the livestream event can be found here.