2023-09-30 Qi Ji, Mei, & Tian, Panda Palooza, Enriched & Enjoyed!

#PandaPalooza continues, and kudos to the first 2 shifts of computer operators today as they did a fantastic job of giving us stay-at-home viewers a fabulous view of the entire Giant Panda family enjoying their enrichment, their naps, and their bamboo! The Zoo was packed as Palooza wraps up tomorrow, Sunday October 1st. And here's the latest per the Zoo:

"In the event of a government shutdown Oct. 1, Smithsonian museums, research centers and the National Zoo will remain OPEN through at least Oct. 7. The Smithsonian can use prior-year funds still available to us to remain open. Visit https://s.si.edu/3EY3nl1
for updates.",

All the bears received what looked like an "ice shaped plate", and it was clear that Qi Ji had possibly sweet potato on his (did it not look like a fried egg?) He licked the yummies off, and even used his paw to wipe his plate, so then his paw got licked too. Not sure if Mei and Tian had any extras on their "plates".

Scenes with Tian Tian and Mei Xiang are labeled in the upper right hand corner, and the rest are Qi Ji. Hope you enjoy this video! (The COs left right before Qi Ji went into the outdoor pool).

Note from Doxie: I respectively ask that you try to keep your comments positive. Comments pertaining to anything other than the video content will be removed. Also, a reminder that I am not employed by or affiliated with the Smithsonian's National Zoo. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping this a place of positivity, celebration and joy!

All video footage recorded from the Smithsonian's National Zoo's Panda Cam public website: https://nationalzoo.si.edu/webcams/pa...
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