DC's Giant Pandas enjoy snow storm, sliding down hills at National Zoo exhibit

The Giant Pandas at the Smithsonian National Zoo are enjoying the snow that has hit the region.
The zoo's Panda Cam on Sunday caught Mei Xiang and Tian Tian doing summersaults, sliding down a hill in their exhibit and having tons of fun on this snow day.
The baby Giant Panda, Xiao Qi Ji, encountered snow for the first time! Keepers say he took a little nip at the fresh powder when he was exposed to the elements for a little while.
Giant Pandas are a huge fan of the snow. Because pandas are adapted to the high-altitude forests in the mountainous central regions of China, snow is their happy place, says the Smithsonian's website about the pandas.
The Smithsonian National Zoo and the China Wildlife and Conservation Association have signed a new three-year extension to keep three giant pandas in D.C. through 2023. The new agreement, which expires on Dec. 7, 2023, stipulates that the National Zoo's three giant pandas, including cub Xiao Qi Ji and his parents Mei Xiang and Tian Tian, will be sent to China at the end of the agreement.
This means we may have more snow panda action to look forward to in the years to come, weather permitting.
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[@annerouyer7810]

I love that the slide down the hill, climb back up and do it again. It's the perfect example of finding joy in whatever you do or wherever you go just live in the moment and have fun.

[@OliviaMaree56]

This is absolutely hilarious, we humans can learn a lot from animals. For one have fun and don’t worry who’s watching😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@5d512]

THIS is exactly what I needed right now.

[@wandasmall1433]

That is so beautiful to see. They act just like little kids having fun.... So awesome

[@kamalaji1008]

Wonderful! Thanks for sharing such joy.

[@rainebeau]

This has to be one of the cutest things I’ve ever seen! 🐼❄️😍🥰😆

[@sizhengao8023]

Can't help watching so many times the panda mom and dad rolling down hills in the snow. So hilarious and heartwarming! Pandas surely know how to enjoy life to the fullest :-)

[@dwhite0723]

Pure Joy!

[@hobbitcat]

These are the best 50 seconds I’ve spent this year (or last year!) A reminder to never forget how to play! Joy is essential 😄

[@theresaholguin699]

Oh how adorable are they, he / she are having wonderful time. Beautiful having a terrific time 🐼 🐾😇💙 🐼🐾😇 ❤🌨️❄️💖🌨️❄️💜❄️❄️❤🌨️🌨️💙🌨️

[@Kevinmozo963]

So cute 😍

[@patroberts5449]

This sure brought a smile to my face today!! And a bunch of laughing!! Thank you for the opportunity to see the beautiful Panda having a blast!!!

[@kathrynarcher6737]

Wow! Thank you Mr Panda for making this poorly old lady laugh out loud! The Good Lord knew i (&maybe the whole world?) needed to see something really genuinely funny through this unfunny pandemic &the 3rd Covid lockdown in the UK! I gotta keep this video for some laughter therapy to stoke up some healthy endorphins. God bless you all, keep safe...

[@ginaqueen3314]

Great video, thank you! Made my day.

[@june2420111]

🎶Look for the bear necessities, the simple bear necessities, forget about your worries and your strife 🎶🎶

[@judithjermark3367]

Wonderful Giant Pandas Mei Xiang and Tian Tian are waaaaaaay tooooo precious. Their "Little Miracle" Panda son, adorable Xiao Qi Ji, is proud of them I'm sure! ♥️🐼🐾😲😌🤗🐼🐾💕

[@donnybubbz384]

Aaaasssss yoooooooouuuuuuu wwwwiiiiisssssshhhhhhh

[@karenfieker7329]

They are having just too much fun.🐼🐾

[@lisashung9442]

Panda: Cheer up guys! Let’s have a snow slide! Weeeeeeeeeeeeeee……eeeeeeeeeeeee...........

[@elenab1689]

i am officially adopting a panda! .... don't judge me u know u want one too❤️

[@Em1ly949]

Get plenty of Bamboo 😇🐼🐼🌿🎋🎋

[@nicolemandeville4217]

And like $1mill a year to pay China.

[@superpowerdragon]

1 million a year for loan, 10 million for habitat, 500k a year for expenses (food, electricity), another 500k a year for trained employee, and that's only for one panda, you need two of them for them to not get lonely. Unless your first name is elon, jeff, bill or mark, I doubt you will be able to afford it.

[@missymoonwillow6545]

Precious spirit! Joy comes easy to the animal people, we have so much to learn from them.

[@Em1ly949]

Heeheee,,,😇😁Moma Bear is having fun..big, cute teddy bear 🐼🐼🥰

[@rodcre8s]

I simply cannot convey in words how great this is to watch. The past year has been insane so it is beyond comforting to see this and to laugh my ass off.

[@Charliehowson]

It’s so cute!!!

[@annegillespie3974]

The best animal video ever !🥰🤗😎

[@mauih.2868]

So cute luv u Mei-Xiang!

[@morgannixon9812]

😍😍😍

[@pollysey6577]

OMG

[@dava73]

Now THAT makes me smile! That is AMAZING!

[@catherinebreitfeller669]

How funny 😂😂

[@littleavocado9065]

The worlds funniest and cutest thing ever 😂

[@willywagtail4182]

Something so simple watching these beautiful animals brings me such joy🙏

[@johncopping8124]

Brilliant!

[@casihawkins2205]

Bless so funny 😄🤣

[@ashwaniesingh8708]

Cuteness overload.

[@kdotdachampofficial]

My friend sent me this cause I'm not doing very well (emotionally) rn If my friend sees this, thank you. I wuv you💜

[@laurabarker2233]

neither am I

[@MGHDamen]

now you will

[@laurabarker2233]

@@MGHDamen TY

[@roxanereddy2471]

I watch 24/ 7 live Panda from China conservation, we are fortunate to have such beautiful animals from China in the United State. They have work hard to help such Amazing animals, continue to live their lives in a safe and natural environment.

[@candipaige3836]

Get it panda😤😤🤣

[@haileyowens2103]

How cute! Pandas are awesome, and how do they have such beatifuly patterned fur!?

[@grneys45]

Who doesn't luv panda bears!

[@theresaholguin699]

Mom taking a snow break from caring for her cub Xiao Qi Ji.

[@qoqopepper]

weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee🐼!

[@jonstuart7149]

The beautiful creatures GOD created for us to enjoy thank you Lord

[@Em1ly949]

All that rolling & rolling around at end made me Die 😁😁😆🤣

[@shaitarn1869]

This is one of those 'I didn't know I needed this until I saw it' videos.

[@krispb-2.13.23]

Omg 😆 So cute 🥰

[@Kevinmozo963]

So funny 🤣

[@chocolat917]

The cutest thing you will ever witness today

[@CrystallyLavender]

Absolutely adorable!!!! Such beautiful animals!❤️🐼❤️

[@sandramorey2529]

That has got to be the cutest. Animals that play are considered to be very intelligent. Yeah.

[@paulanderson1614]

Hug the panda.

[@stephaniemerlin1]

What kind of a misery gives a thumbs down to this?

[@makicatta32]

the famous unhappy animals in zoos!!! We see that !!!

[@AmAxOReload]

Как мило!!!

[@americanpitbull04]

We need more of this now in our lives !!!

[@littlejoe9381]

Wheeee!

[@michelerichburg1160]

Awe how cute and sweet We as Humans should learn something from this is that if a animal can find time to play live life and be grateful and happy for the simple things in life then why don't we do the same this Panda seems very grateful for the snow fall :) Maybe We all can take away from this is to be more grateful for the little things in life .and appreciate everything and each other on this planet :)

[@sarashepard7132]

where do I send money to keep in snowing there, year round for them 🐼❄☃️

[@順子門脇]

🥰🥰🥰😍😍😍😘😘😘

[@hughoneill3741]

Quite possibly my favourite animal just now. Full of fun and mischief 😂

[@francoisebeylie2923]

The most comfortable sledge in the whole world. Who wants to slide on or with this sledge ?

[@chanchoykein6670]

So very cute like small children

[@nicolemandeville4217]

Panda's highlighting the importance of play.

[@madhabitz]

LoL - that was wonderful. I needed this today :)

[@independentfilmchannel1476]

Pandas may or may not rock but they sure can roll.

[@sarahbeets4686]

💕

[@Luca_Rock]

Ahahahah 🤣 awesome!!!

[@avm2338]

lol my teacher presented this in our meet

[@sumejarakovic2187]

❤

[@fatmamenidjel7940]

fatima 🔯✝️ Merci 🐼 ! 🤗💖🙏🏽

[@olgagreen770]

So cute❤️❤️❤️

[@fossilsue]

adorable

[@star_friend]

With age, they don't change

[@melonjm]

Unlike us 😔

[@tjr4459]

The DC zoo should purposefully make snow year around for this.

[@風輕雲淡-h9d]

Mei Xiang and Tian Tian are all funny pandas that they always can find fun to play with theirselves.🐼🐼

[@davyoutubehav]

Bad wording for the last few words bud. Might wanna change that a bit

[@SK-lt1so]

Sure, it's always fun if you don't have to shovel it...

[@oceanking440]

🐼cute n relax😁🤣🤣

[@Alex37_C]

Forget humanity, turn to panda

[@kermellefroog8106]

Or monke

[@Mark-qt5ux]

🥺😍😍😍

[@americanpitbull04]

Funniest video I’ve seen all day 😂😂😂😂

[@alexsamaris1667]

DC needs to buy a show machine specifically for this purpose.

[@joanazortizmireles3929]

He do need vibin tho

[@catherinebreitfeller669]

I don’t think a regular bear would do this. Maybe polar bear.

[@nrw7734]

Actually there is a very funny video on KZbin of a grizzly bear rolling down a hill. It’s titled ‘ Grizzly Bear rolling down a hill at Denali National Park’

[@smontalvo210]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@cyanoxicrose]

WWWEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!

[@IAmJustR]

Today’s mood

[@dechenrabgyal7646]

Doing this in middle of panda -damic 🐼

[@ぽんた-y4n1g]

Is there anyone in the stuffed animal?

[@alfredocortesb5]

Actual footage of me going home

[@suzanne4991]

too bad Xiao Qi Ji didn't get to go out

[@ppphhh7487]

lol😂😂😂😂

[@joanazortizmireles3929]

Be*

[@JJ_lol]

Pros and cons of china (don't take any offence): Cons: viruses, bats, urban legend ghosts & spirits Pros: pandas and sushi 😃

[@largeintestine8140]

OMG hilarious!

[@cyberneticdex69]

kung fu panda winter edition

[@aloha8410]

Panda is such a playful animal. No other animal can compare. 😂

[@svukic1041]

Well, I could think of a few, darling animals all: dolphins, first off the top of my head.

[@Em1ly949]

@@svukic1041 🐬🐬🥰

[@aloha8410]

@@svukic1041 Yes, you're right, i heard that dolphins are very playful too, but pandas are just so human-like playful 🤣

[@monkeyking-self-proclaimed7050]

That's because they don't have to work and pay bills.

[@mariachristinamirth3708]

The simple pleasures in life!

[@devk4574]

hahaha

[@joanazortizmireles3929]

On god