Have you got a name for me?
Put your black-and-white thinking caps on, because we need your help to name our new panda cub. Starting on Monday, September 17, we will be taking name submissions here…
If you’d like to submit a name, it will need to be in Chinese with an English translation. Pinyin is the official system to transcribe Chinese characters into Latin script. When you submit the name, the meaning and significance to you must be included in order for the suggestion to be considered.
Can’t decide which name you like best? Well, you can submit as many names as you’d like. We will be taking name suggestions 24 hours a day for an entire week! We know that there will be a lot of names to review, but our Panda Team is looking forward to sorting through all the creative suggestions that will come in.
For those who might be new to watching our bears, here are the names of the cub’s immediate family:
• His mother is Bai Yun (white cloud) and his father is Gao Gao (high high or tall tall).
• He has one half sister, Hua Mei (China USA); two brothers, Mei Sheng (born in the USA or beautiful life) and Yun Zi (son of cloud); and two sisters, Su Lin (a little bit of something very cute) and Zhen Zhen (precious).
Then, in October, be sure to vote online for one of the approved names for the cub. We follow the Chinese cultural tradition of naming a giant panda after it is 100 days old, so expect to learn the winning name for the cub in mid-November.
September 17 update: Here’s the link to start turning in your name suggestions…
I tend to wait to vote rather than find a name to suggest.
I was wondering with the 105 heat in San Diego, do any of the animals get to play under the hose? Wondered if the orangutans and others get extra water play time to cool off.
With ths weather even Yun Zi’s pond must have really hot water in it.
Moderator’s note: Many of the exhibits have misters, and keepers are always there to provide extra water if needed.
Hi to all:
Where do we submit a name for the new panda cub on the San Diego Zoo Global site? There is no option once at the site. I would appreciate your help.
Thanks,
Pat
Moderator’s note: The option was not available until September 17. Here’s the link…
Thank you very much.
I suggest “Miraculum”, latin for miracle. Lots of nicknames can be made out of this. Good luck little panda!!!
I would like to see the young panda called zhēng fū or traveller in English
How about: Big Cloud or Sixth Cloud?
I like that Gao Yun, Big Cloud… cute
I also thought “Big Cloud” in honor of both of his parents.
what’s sixth cloud
name: xiǎo xiāngcháng
means ‘little sausage’
That’s totally perfect.
I’d vote for that!
That is too cute! : )
Same here, I think it’s well-suited for our little guy!!
I really like Xian Chang meaning Sausage. Cute and unique name and that’s what many thought the little fella reminded them of. Easy name to pronounce. But I don’t know if the Chinese would approve.
why little sausage?
hahahahahahaha
I think ‘little moon’ would be nice.
KORI, in quechua (inca´s langauje means SUN) because Panda bring ligth and warm) from Trujillo , Perú – South america
Sebastian ramirez hoffmann
8 years old
i was thinking about that too!
Name the baby Bubu!
Thank you.
Yes! That is perfect! That is what I call him when I see him on the panda cam.
how about “大樹” ：Tah-shue. means “big trees” and Generosity.
By the way. now I watching a video streams of bai-yuns den.
but she Nuke looks pained and breathing
Be okay?
Moderator’s note: She is fine.
Cant wait for our beautiful boy to have his own name! I have watched him since birth and feel as proud as Bai must be..she is a wonderful mommie!
Yes she is! A very loving mommy too! Wish she was my mommy! Lol!
I have watch this little guy too everyday. I like name beautiful boy. Icall him my little buddy
a mi hijito un pandita con amor
Sebastian, we need a translation to your statement! Not everybody knows how to read and speak Spanish! Thanks!!
Chari Mercier
St. Pete, FL
He is saying something along the lines of “my panda son with love”
I can translate that for you Chari: it means to my young son a small panda with love.
Thanks, you all!
Chari
In honor of Gao Gao: Gao Zi “Son of Big”
I like that!!
Me too! That sounds perfect!
Why was Gao Gao named Big when he seems much smaller than others?
Someone recently translated Gao Gao as “High, High” rather than “Big, Big”–maybe because he used to climb high (which he doesn’t do much of now).
I like both Gao Zi and Gao Yun (especially the latter, to honor both parents).
As Shakespeare wrote: “Though he be small, he is mighty.” I think that the nannykeepers in China gave Gao the name “Big Big” as a little joke because he is quite small for an adult male, but he’s proved to be a big sire of panda cubs!
I go for either Gao Yun or Gao Zi ……… I really think that Gao Gao needs to be a part of this naming.
I like that and when you say it …it sounds good and catchy
I agree Gao Gao should be part of the name.
My Father who was 86 went into the hospital right when Baby Panda was born and passed away on August 15th, Watching the Little Panda miracle baby grow has really been a great comfort to me. Whenever I start feeling down I turn to Panda Cam and watch the little guy get bigger and bigger so I think his name should be “Healer”-(Zhìliáo shī) or “Miracle” -(Qíjī-Quji)
For a more humorous name maybe the following may be considered?
Baby sausage -(Bǎobǎo xiāngcháng) – I know in one of the latest post he was described as a little sausage.=)
Big bean -(Dàdòu)
little bean – (Xiǎo lǜdòu)
Thank you all and (Bai and Baby Panda too) for making my days a little brighter.=)
SSgt.Kevin Campbell – USAF
Wells,Maine.
Moderator’s note: We’ll begin to take name suggestions on Monday at sandiegozooglobal.com, so be sure to send in your suggestions at that time.
Thank you for your service.
I am so sorry for your loss. I LOVE the thought of having the name with “MIRACLE” in it. It seems so fitting because of their mating this year. It wasn’t easy, and with Bai being “more mature”, it’s a miracle she conceived Of course, Gao’s “dedication” made it all happen. Thank you for your service, and again, so sorry for your loss.
Thank you Jodi. =)
God bless you and thank you for all you do to protect us, you and your family are in my prayers.
Thanks Lj, It’s always nice to hear positive feedback and appreciate the prayer as well. =)
Many blessings to you and family. Yes! I am having deep personal problems with my family and watching Miss Bai with her little boy, and the connection they have has really warmed my heart. They help me get through my hard times. Panda Bears are truly a gift from God. Thank you for serving our beautiful country.
Thank You Lori, I hope things are going much better now. You are right Pandas are a gift from God. =)
Two things to say to you, Sgt. Campbell—one, thanks for your service to the USA! I come from a family of military service people on both sides of my mom and dad’s for about 90 years. That includes my 2 sisters, my niece and her hubby, and my hubby (Army, Navy, Air Force). Two, my condolences and prayers to you and your family in the loss of your dad. Watching the pandacam and seeing this little guy has given you some positive days since then. So, keep watching, ok? Hopefully, Mei Xiang at National Zoo will have a baby panda soon, and we will all be busy watching 2 baby pandas growing up!
Keep up your great work as you continue to serve our country!
Chari Mercier
St. Pete, FL
Sgt. Campbell, now you have 2 baby pandas to watch! Mei Xiang gave birth to her second panda last nite (Sun., Sept. 16)! YAY!!! Have fun!!
Chari
We are all *very happy* that Mei Xiang, finally, is a mother again, that Tai Shan is a big brother, that all of Bai Yun’s sons and daughters have a new cousin (for those who didn’t know, Tian Tian, the father of the Washington cub, is Bai Yun’s younger half-brother), and that the people of Washington DC can be happy like those in San Diego. I have really felt for them, year after year going without a cub. Who said 2012 was the end of the world? As far as I can see, it seems to be the year that things get put straight! (Cheers here). And yes, I have submitted a name for the new panda cub of San Diego, Gao Xing, or Big Star. That little fellow is a superstar to me!
Hi Chari,
Thank you so much for the troop support and please pass on My thanks to your family for their service and to you for being there to stand by your Husband. I am still watching Panda Cam everyday and am amazed by how big the little Miracle is getting each day. I was very saddened to hear about the loss of the Baby Panda at the National Zoo but am happy to hear the Mei Xiang seems to be feeling better. Thank you once again Chari. =)
Healer is a beautiful idea! I had submitted “playful teacher” because (like you) I have been watching when I need peace in my life, through watching I have been learning….I need to slow down and enjoy nature more….
Pandas are the ultimate Zen experience, Nothing seems to really phase them and they take everything in stride, I recently purchased a book on Amazon called “A Black Eye Isn’t the End of the World” by Ray G.Strobel and it is filled with great Panda wisdom. =)
Thank you for your service, SSgt. Campbell. Your sacrifices are very much appreciated. I too like the idea of having his name with Miracle in it. He truly is. Watching the wee one on pandacam brings solace to so many of us.
Thank You Diana for your kind words, He really is a Miracle and came along right in the point in My life that I needed him most. =)
Yes thats perfect the little Miracle.
Hi Sandy, I am glad you like the name submission, to Me he will always be a little “Miracle”.=)
Did you submit this name miracle?
I did submit the name “Miracle” and it is now up on the list so have my fingers crossed. =)
i like the name foo foo!!!
great idea!
I want to honor his daddy and the THUNDERSTORM he was concived in!
P. Wong said “Stormy” isn’t appropriate (but this baby hollers enough to be called STORMY!)
“Big” to honor Gao Gao or Cloud for Mama (althogh Yunnie honors Mama, it’s time ADDYgot a little love! It takes 2 to tango…or PANDA!
)
“BIg Thunder” or “Thunder Cloud!”
Or Maybe “Big Wind” or “Big Rain”??
Or “Rainbow!
Anyone with me???
Sure.I like rainbow but do the Chinese have a rainbow kind of sky thing? Has to be Chinese. i like the S SGT’s name for him.And we all appreciate his service to our country, but at 86 his daddy has lived a long life and many memories are possible.At 83 I am still putting it all together!!
How about Yun Zai (云仔），which means Bai Yun’s little boy/girl And echoes Yun Zi
That’s cool!
Where do we find the conversion ‘link’ to pinyin?
Moderator’s note: An Internet search will offer some web sites that can do that. Have fun!
How do we submit names for the new Panda cub?
Moderator’s note: We’ll begin to take name suggestions on Monday at sandiegozooglobal.com, so be sure to send in your suggestions at that time.
I don’t have a translator, but the Chinese version of “Record Breaker” would be a cool name, because this cub helped Bai Yun break the record for most panda cubs born to a mom outside of China.
Hello, I have couple of idea for the new baby panda name.
Chan Juan- The moon
Dingbang – Protects the country
Shuang – Bright and clear
MENGYAO, superior handsomeness.
MENGYAO sounds perfect!
Be careful with this name. We don’t want Yunnie to get jealous!
I love the name MENGYAO!
I like “supreme handsomness.” our little susage is surely that! Too cute!
I like RAINY.
Mengyao is a super name for basket ball fans, because it is so close to Yao Ming, who played for the Rockets. Yao is very popular, and he continues to do lots of work for Charity. Perhaps Yao could be a god father for the cub? Got to love it.
Susie
龍的兒子白雲 Dragon son of White Cloud. or BIG Dragon Son of White Cloud.
The Year of the Dragon is luck, fortune and all that goes with it.
Love this, Toni!
That needs to be “little dragon! This tyke may be Mr. Gao size
I would like to see the name Hope because they are the hope for the future of the animal world.
Hope
渴望
kěwàng
“Pearl of Hope” – combining the hope idea with his preciousness and roundness. What would that be in Chinese?
I want to know how to submit name online. Thank you
Moderator’s note: We’ll begin to take name suggestions on Monday at sandiegozooglobal.com, so be sure to send in your suggestions at that time.
HE SO CUTE
PO, is that you from the Atlanta Zoo? If you are, I have been watching you since your birth and you are a real cutie. I love when you wrestle with your mom, LUN LUN. You are getting kind of big now…so watch out that you don’t hurt her. It’s nice that you are keeping an eye on your future ancestors.
””’ SISO”’
””’ MANGO ””
So Beatiful Panda..
Qǐmáo
translates to Fluff
My grandpa’s name was Harold and he took care of all animals in his neighborhood. He was a working-class man, with a huge heart, always wore flannel and took in every stray animal possible. The name Harold to me, means huge loving heart but also conjures old-fashioned strength.
Huan Hui
I think they should name him Miracle. 奇蹟= Miracle. With how small the fertility window is for Pandas, he is truly a Miracle. I have always loved Pandas. I remember when they came here from China. My aunt Cyndee worked at the Zoo and has pictures of the Panda playing with the keepers. I love coming to see them and am excited to see the new little guy.
zǐ sā shuò shuò ( 子 仨 硕 硕 ) SON OF BIG BIG … IN HONOR OF GAO GAO ” BIG BIG “
Wei Wei!
Oh boy!! Now the real fun begins trying to think of a good name for this little cub! I haven’t thought of anything yet and not good at all with Chinese names, but I will be back when I have a suggestion to give you! Was just on the pandacam at 2am EDT, and little guy is in the den all be himself taking a very nice nap. He didn’t even move! And, he is just as chubby as ever!!
Chari Mercier
St. Pete, FL
My thinking hat is on. I’m going to research and make sure my choice makes sense. I can hardly wait to have to 6th Be sure to post when the event will happen, I’d love to be there.
TONKA would make a great name for the little boy panda.
Pablo Sandoval
Aaron, you made me smile.
LOL!! Love it!
I don’t know what the translation would be, but I think that his name should be “Blessing from the clouds”
That one has my vote! I think that is perfect.
Oh wow!! naming time! But now, this name must be Chinese…not so?
How will I know my Chinese is right, or do I say something in English, and then they will translate it?
oops, sorry, did not read the whole message,….was so excited
How about ‘Mother’s Angel’ Muqin tianshi
or.. number six.. Lin Hao
Or Number 6 and Last! I wait to vote on the chosen names.
Me, too …. Just going to wait until the voting gets to start!!!
I love finding out the name, at the naming ceremony. Although I can only watch on line.
I think as Yunzi was named for Bai Yun that this little one should be named for Gao Gao. Will be getting the thinking cap on.
Can’t wait for our beautiful boy to have his own name!
I have watched him since his birth and feel as proud as Bai must be..she is a wonderful mommie!
For the name of the baby panda… Ziyou zhizi… That means “Son of freedom” in Chinese.
i love that
She is such an attentive mother……. you can she that she drives the cub mad by always wanting to lick n wash him….. i love how well she handles him also…. she gentle just like a human!!!! i have been watch the cub since day one when he was born……
For the name of the baby panda… Ziyou zhizi… That means “Son of freedom” in Chinese.
Please,let us not get our lives mixed in. Politics stops at the cradle!!
Bai’s baby is the most adorable thing I’ve ever seen. I love watching her hold and take care of him. If I were a keeper it would be so hard not to want to pick him up and cuddle the little fella to pieces! What a sweetheart!
At some point I believe the keepers do pick the cub up for various reasons when he is bigger. When he gets too big, that has to cease.
I feel the same way. The little one is too cute!
I am so excited that this time is coming. It is always a fun time. Guess I will be doing my homework on a good name. Thanks for giving us this opportunity to be able to be a part of this.
LITTLE FATSO IS APPROPRIATE RIGHT NOW. hE GETS MORE ADDORABLE AS THE DAYS GO BY. i DEFINITELYNHAVE A COUPLE i WOULD MLIKE TO OFFER BUT ANY NAME YOU ALL CHOOSE WILL BE FINE. i LOVE THIS LITTLE CRITTER ANYWAY. aND YOU ALL TOO.
jUST HEARD THE VIDEO. yOUR ATTEMPTS TO TOUCH THE CUBBIE ARE THE REASON IT IS MELLOW. IT HAS THE EXPERIENCE OF YOUR SCENTS.NOT HARMFUL. THIS BABY HAS THE ABILITY TO SCREAM AND CARRY ON FOR MAMA. ITIS YOUR ATTENTION THAT NENABLES IT TO BE QUIET AND MELLOW. GOOD JOB ALL!!!
I love Yum Yum for the little guy. Adorable.
I just want to make a correction to the blog, Gao Gao’s name 高高 means High High, not Big Big.
Moderator’s note: I’m told it can mean High High or Tall Tall. Either way, he’s a BIG guy in our hearts!
Update: The blog has been changed to reflect the correct translation.
Just checked. Mama still gone. New name-butterball!!
Hi,
My Papa’s name is High High as he was found high up a tree. Of course he is big big too.
Love,
Yunnie
Yunnie, what would you like to name your baby brudder? As a big brudder you should have some clout.
Paw-Paw!!!!
name: Li Wu (means:gift)
My girlfriend and I nominate calling the little chubby by the name TJ, or Tiny Jacket. I think it’s perfect because he has the smallest jacket I’ve ever seen on a panda. What would the translation be?
I want to call it raindrop cause it is beautiful like the baby panda
Is there a good Pinyin translator – that goes in both directions – that anyone knows about? I’ve always wanted to suggest names but didn’t know how to get them.
I like son of white cloud(baiyun de erzi)An I also like miracle(Qijt) Or little guy (Xiao Jiahuo)
I would name him PANDY.
Diego
He so cute
Cuz he is from San Diego
MIXTLI, IT MEANS PLAYFUL CLOUD IN
I prefer names that aren’t doubled (Gao Gao). Something very unique of either one or two words (Yun Zi).
for people who are looking for a translator I use Manderian Tools – easily found on a websearch.
豆 袋
dài dòu = bean bag…for the way she tosses him around when she bathes him
Suggested Name: Xiongmao qia pan which means in english Panda Chuck
Reason:
Me and my boyfriend have been together now for 9 months and our whole relationship is based on pandas. My boyfriend and I grew up in the same city and went to the same high school never really knowing anything about each other. I would always see him in high school and I had the biggest crush on him . Five years later I get a facebook message from him telling me how he has always wanted to talk to me and that he had the biggest crush on me in high school and how much he felt so relieved finally getting this out in the open with me. I told him how i also had a crush on him and a few days later we met in person and just fell in love that first day seeing each other. One time when we were talking on the phone before we had actually seen each other he told me he was my panda bear and I just fell in love with that because I love pandas and I had a Panda stuffed animal in my room just sitting there. And when I told my boyfriend he told me how much he loved pandas too. So when he came over to my house for the first time he got my little panda and brought him to life, we named him Panda Chuck and sometimes we call him Panda Butt. This little Panda Butt has been the heart of mine and my boyfriends relationship. We take him everywhere we go, he has his own facebook, and he is very well known within our family and friends. Whenever we go places everybody wants to know where Panda Chuck is at. It’s amazing how this little panda has changed my life, he goes just about everywhere with me and can’t sleep without him nestled around my neck. To everyone else he is just a stuffed animal, but to me and my boyfriend he is our little baby.
Thank you so much for reading my story!!!!!!!
This is Panda Chucks facebook email:
pandachuck.rodriguez@facebook.com
Or look him up on facebook as Panda Chuck Rodriguez
Okay I have 2 questions about Bai Yun’s behavior with the cub. First. Why does she bite him all the time or at least mouths him quite a ways into her mouth? I understand licking to stimulate bowel movements, but biting? Second. How hot is it in the den? How hot would it be in the bamboo forest where they naturally live? Does the heat affect her behavior to the cub?
thanks ahead of time.
Stormy Sunday or storm cloud in Chinese would be appropriate considering that was when he was conceived.
Hello panda fans! My name suggestions:
Péngyou (friend)
Zhēn Měi (really beautiful)
Dì-liù (sixth)
Chénggōng (success)
Dàdà (greatly)
Guāng (light, brightness)
Hépíng (peace)
Kuàilè (happiness)
Qínglǎng (sunny)
Tàiyáng (sunshine)
I think that Bai just took Gao Gao Junior on his very first road trip (7:05 p.m. PT). She picked him up by the scruff of the neck and off they went!
Looks to me like she wants him to grow up quickly. Don’t remember her taking Yunnie out so early.
oh my. I just checked this evening and it seems like little chubby boy is out of the nest (or he could be under the bamboo too). I guess Bai Yun would have taken him out. but at first I was wondering if he’d started walking.
its 7:07pm, where is cubbie? Is he under the boo?
omg, the bamboo is moving…how funny. Bai covered him completely.
10:05 EDT…where do cubbie go
I glanced away for a minute …den empty 
Remember Bai took Zhen out to sleep under the stars many night 
Quick trip – they’re back
Just checked in on little sausage and he was not in the den. 8-15 at 7:05 PM. What’s up?
He’s back with mama. Could it be he went, or she took him, exploring?
Wow, I like every name mentioned, hadn’t expected that! Near 7pm Ca time Sat the cub was alone and restless and Bai Yun returned then started messing up the nest in a big way with her feet. I was then shocked to see her drag her cub out of the nest. I waited maybe 5 minutes and she hadn’t returned so I checked the weather and saw it was 90 F. When I returned soon after Bai was nursing the cub in the nest and the nest looked smooth, all was well. I know Bai is OK in the heat but it does bother me to see her heaving stomach and open mouth breathing with her teeth showing, I’ll be glad for cooler weather there, I’m in Michigan.
It is my understanding that the den and the rest of the giant panda housing is temperature controlled. I didn’t see Bai Yun move Baby out of the den, but maybe she needed to do a major house cleaning and she needed him to be elsewhere for it.
Moderator’s note: The den itself does not have AC, but the den opens into Bai Yun’s air-conditioned bedroom.
Yes, I had thought Bai Yun removed her cub because she was too hot and thought the two of them might be more comfortable out of doors. That’s what made me check the weather report there. But I later thought, partially based on how nice the nest later looked, that mom may have removed her cub for cleaning, I would think the cub could soil the nest at times.
Bai seems to be rough with the little guy when she is cleaning him is that normal behavior for a Panda mother?
These comments are an interesting study in reading comprehension. a) this is not the right website to submit names on; b) it is not yet Sept 17th or after.
What is the translation for ‘one named too early’?
The enthusiasm is laudable though.
My thoughts, too.
I like rolly polly..such great shots of him today. Bai seems like she poses sometimes for the camera. I know she isnt but she and the baby make great pictures
Did she really take chubby cubby out of he den today?
Yep, I saw her with my own eyes, it was really fast, zip and they were both gone. I think Gao Gao Jr ( One of my many fav names ) must have wondered what happened! The nest looked really, really strange when it was empty, I’m glad they weren’t gone long because I had this compelling need to call the zoo and report her and knew I would be powerless to reach anyone! Next time I won’t be concerned anyway.
I saw her take him out yesterday and again today. Fast trips, I guess she’s getting him used to the other room.
Name: Duo duo (more and more panda baby in the zoo) 多多，or 朵朵，in Chinese: 白云朵朵 (Bai yun duo duo, means Bai yun’s son).
in love the movie kung fu panda and. i think po yun would be a good name for the little guy.i really enjoy watching bai yun every day on the panda cam.it’s like watching my nephews and neice grow up:)
Debe llamarse: XI WANG, que significa “TENER ESPERANZA”
Eugenio, we need a translation to your statement! Alot of us do not know Spanish! Thanks!!
Chari Mercier
St. Pete, FL
my rough translation:
You should name him: XI WANG, which means “to have hope”
Thanks, Mosaic!
Chari
How about Pingjing. This is Chinese for calm. He has had such a loving mother and caring vets that this little boy will always be calm.
Beautiful name..I noticed how calm he was when the vet examined him. I wonder if that’s his personality_calm and laid-back like his Auntie Lin Hui at Chiang Mai.
qiji,which means Miracle,
tianshi,which means Angel
ai,which means love
I like Quji Ai. Mircle Love
shǎo yún – “little cloud”
Hi, I would name him SHI-WA. (hope), becase I hope the panda bears will survive.
A very good name for this little panda boy. So appropriate_his parents have contributed much to the survival of their species.
Dear Moderators, please take the day off. You deserve it! We’ll all be here on Monday.
Moderator’s note: No rest for the weary!
I heartily agree!
I love the name “Aoki” it means ~ free spirit!
But I have been calling him my little “Ming Ming” since the day he was born..:)
My name for the baby is
Yun Xīng
xīng means star in Mandarin he is a cute little star of his mother Bai Yun.
From Lancashire UK
I name the panda cub Xīng-lóng
This year is the year of the dragon, an auspicious year.
Xīng-lóng means star dragon. This little cub will bring good luck.
I may have missed it, but does he have Gao Gao’s webbed toes or the black tip of the tail like Yun Zi?
Moderator’s note: He does not have webbed toes. Not sure about the tail.
Oh no! The first Gao-Yun cubbie without webbed toes!
My 3rd name for the baby panda is:
Xīng-Xīng meaning STAR STAR. This chubby cute little Panda will be the last born to Bai Yun. He is the little star to Gao Gao, Bai Yun, Hua Mei, Mei Sheng, Su Lin, Zhen Zhen and Yun Zi. He is the precious little star of San Diego Zoo.
I like Xing-Xing…it is a happy name.
I too like that name.
it was suggested for Zhen Zhen but the Chinese didn’t like it because all the pandas are stars.
Name him Domino not sure what the oriental translation is for this.
Or precious one, in translation
We have a winner. Perfect name!
how about
Precious 宝
bǎo
Dragon 龙
lóng
bao long since he was born in the year of the dragon and he is precious
I think you should name the panda Qiáng lóng which means strong dragon because this year is the year of the dragon and the chinese think the dragon is a symbol of power, strength, and good luck.
Well, this little cute, adorable, rolly polly, butterball, chubby cubbie has been making the rounds of the news websites and news cable channels! He has been on CNN, NBCNews website, CNN website, MSN website with some very cute pics of him, and even on one of my local news stations here in the Tampa Bay area, Florida. He’s getting to be a very popular little guy this past month!
Been watching pandacam off and on today. Bai is in the den taking care of little butterball, and she has been panting quite a bit today. I sure do hope that fall weather and cooler temps will get down to San Diego real quick this week! Bai needs to be alot more comfy in her den! Little guy looks like he’s not being bothered at all by the extra warm air in there. He just naps right thru it!
Well, gonna go and check on Bai and little boy, and also get on the NZ panda page and cam to see what Mei Xiang has been doing.
Chari Mercier
St. Pete, FL
Just looked in on the NZ pandacam, and I saw the funniest thing on the cam. Mei Xiang was all covered up under all of that bamboo nest mess that she has in her den! Then, after a couple of minutes, Mei slowly started to uncover herself and began to eat some of that boo in her den! She can be a very funny panda!
Chari Mercier
St. Pete, FL
Oh wow, thats funny, eating nesting material.
If Mei Xiang is pregnant, she’ll never find the cubbie in that heap of boo. Boy that girl can shred! Fingers and toes crossed. It would be wonderful to watch two cubbies.
Hi Linda – Well!!! She did it! At around 10:30 pm on Sunday a cub was born in the DC Zoo. I am soooo excited that we now have ’2′ cubs to watch! It has been a long 7 years since Tai Shan was born and now we can celebrate again!!
brillaint news. I totally missed that. Well done Mei
It’ll be nice if one of the baby pandas is named after Gao Gao.
How about Gao Zi (Son of Gao) or Xiao Gao (little Gao)?
name for the New Panda is Ah Chen.
thank you
Cannot wait till the final approved names are up for voting! By the way, is there recognition for the person who suggest the name like a ceremony?
Moderator’s note: There will be a naming ceremony, and recognition will be given if just one or two people suggested the winning name. Usually, though, there are several people on the same “wave length”!
六寶（liòu bǎo） means the sixth treasure or the sixth baby.
BTW six is a lucky number in Chinese.
his name is DIao Yu Dao
The National Zoo in Washington DC just had a panda cub after trying for 5 years. Around 11pm EDT, I believe. YAY!
Moderator’s note: Congratulations!!!
10:10m pm Butterball is sound asleep. Looks more like a baby panda asleep than a cubbie tiny tot. I dont remember yunnie being left alone so much does anyone-doxcie mom? This little tyke is alone a lot, sleeping or not. soon it is supposed to be cooler. Maybe that will be better for BAI Yun. Hope so. Night night little one.And good night keeper watcher too!!
name for our newest pand
Yaozu meaning Honoring the ancestors
Dear Mei,
Gao & I are so happy for you and Tian. HAPPY DANCE TIME! Remember to keep yourself warm too. Lots of water. Cubby sounds really lively. Our cubbies can be playmates. YAY! And they can go to Panda Kindergarten together.
Lunnie, Ya Ya and Lin Hui are all screaming with joy. Man, those girls can honk and bleat. We all know what you need and will be sending care package soon. Ah Hui insists on some spicy Thai tom yum to help you refresh yourself. I am making some simple soups as I am still nursing and got no time to cook you some dumplings.
Yunnie says if you like he can come over to babysit. Hee Hee Hee. Only if you dare.
Take lots of pix and post on Pan-interest or Panda Book.
Love and hugs,
Bai Jie Jie
Mei Xiang at National Zoo has given birth to a panda cub, Sunday, at somewhere between 9 and 10 p.m. Yay! I haven’t seen the cub, but I heard it!
The time was at 10:46 p.m. ET. (I am in CT.)
Yaaaay for the National Zoo…….they finally have a new Panda Cub!!! Born Sunday, and they are keeping a close watch to see if there may be a 2nd one still to come. Congrats to them!
Great news for panda lovers on the east coast. A baby was born last night after ten. Hope all continues to go well with the little one.
The first panda I fell in love with was Su Lin.
My suggestion for the name of giant panda cub is Shuo Yun, or Big Cloud, in honor of both the cub’s mom, Bai Yun, and Dad, Gao Gao.
Here’s another idea for the cub’s name, ke’ai zhen, or adorable treasure.
Congratulations to the National Zoo for the birth of a cub. I know they were all getting very distressed with no cub after 5 psuedo pregnancies. Now we have 2 of them to watch and name.
Please consider naming the new panda cub Han Nan Qi Shi (Brave son who enlightens many). There was an 8yr. old boy named Trent Williams that loved pandas more than any person I know. He died on July 29 (the same day this baby boy panda was born) from brain cancer. I am from Team Trent and we would love it if we could honor this amazing child that did enlighten so many in his short time with us by calling this panda Han Nan Qi Shi. Thank you.
Where do we leave panda name suggestions? I went on the San Diego Zoo Global Wildlife Conservancy site: http://www.sandiegozooglobal.org and couldn’t find it.
Moderator’s note: The option was not available until September 17. Here’s the link…
I like Gao Yun, both parents names combined. Cubbie has a new cousin born last night at the National Zoo. He/she has got a good set of lungs, I just love all the baby squawks and squeals.
Mei Xiang gave birth to a new cub Sept. 16th. Tia shang has a new baby B/S.
Check out the Smithsonian Zoo Panda Cam. It has sound so you can hear the little one talk!
Baby Panda in DC!!!!
Wonderful news re National Zoo Giant Panda cub. A playmate for #6!!
I think we have a cubbie in DC at the zoo. Wow! Two American cubbies in the same year. Lucky us!
平静的雨 (Píngjìng de yǔ)
means calm rain….since he was conceived in the rain and he’s so laid back
Breaking News: Mei Xiang has had a cub.
Yay! National Zoo’s Mei Xiang had a cub!!
congrats to the National Zoo in DC for their new baby panda!
Congratulations to Auntie Bai Yun! Her “little” brother Tian Tian at the National Zoo has become a father for the second time! Mei Xiang gave birth to a loud, squeaky cub last night!
I wish the baby was named sun yang
How about:
高兴 gāo xìng (happy or glad)
That is my favorite too
This is the perfect name to honor Daddy Gao Gao…the little wee one has brought so much happiness to many of us n his parents. Likely tb the youngest cubbie in the family n the one born to them in their senior yrs. I want to say lets spoil him rotten. Since Yun Zi was named f his mother then this boy shud be named f his father.
not sure if this is spelled right
che”na
little one of China
My pick for naming baby Panda is: Ming Ming
We have a new cub at the National Zoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Finally, one that is a little closer to me!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am very excited. Yesterday at 10:46 p.m. YIPEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please forgive my exuberance.
I’m excited too. Hopefully when things settle down we can get on the cams to see him/her.
What a special year! Congrats to the Smithsonian Zoo for the birth of their new chubbie. Its been long overdue for Mei Xiang. I have to say what a special year this has been.
Poe from kungfoo panda that might be a good name
Zoo Atlanta has a cub named Po. He’s nearly 2 years old.
We already have a Po in Atlanta. He’s a big bouncing boy.
Poe from kungfoo panda that might be a good name.
There is already a Po at Zoo Atlanta, born about 2 years ago, and one of the twins born2 or 3 years ago in Spain too. “Uncle Po” is well represented.
YIPPEE……National Zoo finally has a new Panda Cub!! They are keeping watch to see if there nay be a 2nd cub. Congrats to the Snithsonian National Zoo on this LONG awaited event!!!
Waaaaaa Hoooooo! I am so so happy about this!
I have a question. When twins are born, does the mother care for both of them or are they at risk in some way?
Moderator’s note: It depends on the mother and her circumstances, but generally, the mother cares for just one.
Lilarose, A momma panda that has twins will usually pick up the first one that was born and will ignore the 2nd cub that’s born later. It’s unfortunate, but panda moms only have the one mind set of just caring and raising just one cub and are not like the other bears (grizzlies, browns, polars) that can have anywhere from 2-4 cubs, take care of all of them, and raise them to young adults. National Zoo has had a set up already in place in the event that Mei Xiang does have twin cubs, and they would take the 2nd cub into an incubator and do a cub swap much like the panda cub keepers and vets do at Wolong, Bifengxia, and Chengdu, China. I think the SDZ panda keepers and vets had a similar set up as well in case Bai had twins. The reason for the twin swapping is to give every baby panda a great start at life and see them grow and develop with the purpose of keeping a viable panda population going in zoos,sanctuaries worldwide, and in the semi wild areas of Wolong. This helps the wild panda population as well. Sounding like a panda expert, am I? I’m not there yet, but because of the 4 zoos here in the USA that have pandas, Pandas International, and all of the wonderful people that are still teaching us about pandas and their lives, I feel I know more about them now in the last 7 years than I did before I saw Tai Shan and Su Lin on pandacams back in 2005. These bears are fascinating, loveable, and very interesting animals that should be around for everyone to see in years to come!
Chari Mercier
St. Pete, FL
Yay! for National Zoo!
National Zoo’s PandaCams (there are two) are up and running (with sound) and baby is a noisy one! I am glad that after so many years since Tai Shan (my “first cub”) that the National Zoo finally got a successful pregnancy. Fingers crossed for good luck! Don’t worry, San Diego Zoo, we will be watching as much as ever. The best is yet to come with #6!
Ditto! For all of it. Tai Shan is my 1st panda love too.
Perhaps we could get the Nanny Keepers to do a growth chart on the latest 2 cub(ette)s comparing them both as they go along. By the way, has anybody thought to ask the Nanny Keepers if they like their special nicknames.
Congratulations to Mei Xiang and mate at Washington Zoo. Finally a baby and by the sound of it a very healthy one. Its about time isn’t it an just in time. Every birth is a blessing and one we all cheer across the country and across the world I think.
I like the name little sausage too but i wonder what the Chinese will say.
agreed. I laugh when I read little sausage. but it does not appear traditional or it might sound slightly disrespectful or just not with dignity for when the cub gets to be an adult (cultural differences). in my mind (not serious nominations) though, I call him chubby boy, little fatty (with all fondness), fatty baby, and fatso child. they’re a bit irreverent but I say them with love.
I have been following this little panda and Bai Yun for four weeks. She is the best mom. The cub is no longer a sausage. He is rounder like a meatball. So chubby!
I submitted “Tiny Rainbow’ becasue he came after a storm and is beautiful!
I hope the pinyin traslator I used was right!
wei hong is what it said!
love the tiny rainbow thing… and the star dragon…
Gao Yang.
Curious Son:
Haoqi Zi
I’ve submitted my name suggestion at the site ~ thank you!
Here are some videos of Bai Yun and Cubbie I’ve posted recently:
2012-09-15 Cubbie Leaves the Den!
http://youtu.be/ey48eFElwuw
2012-09-15 Bai Yun and Cubbie Overnight (Time Lapse Screen Show)
http://youtu.be/0zf0SxsKtJA
2012-09-16 Bai Yun and Cubbie Overnight (Time Lapse Screen Show)
http://youtu.be/tyiqE3iXing
2012-09-17 Bathtime for Cubbie ~ Day 50
http://youtu.be/K85gEW0zRd8
I’m not sure I’ll continue to do the short 2.5 minute time lapse videos (they’re screen caps every 10 minutes), just depends on the demand
Please don’t stop the shorter videos Doxie Mom! I don’t often have the time for the longer You Tube videos.
I enjoy all of yur YouTube videos and thanks so much for taking your time to do them.
2:59 Butterball, and I do mean butterball, adorable is on his side kind of sleeping but not. How sweet he is!
So excited to hear about MeiXiang’s cub
The National Zoo had serious discussions with China to exchange their pandas 
I just thought Mei wasn’t ready to have another cub after “holy terror” Tai Shan 
He was pretty frisky, wasn’t he? I remember when he climbed on Mei’s back to crawl out the take out window and it was a few seconds before she even knew he was gone!
I think I saw a video of that day. Does anybody out there still have the link would be fun to watching.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RFG-czjI4E
Any advice on which translation site(s) to use? Thanks!
Wonderful news from National Zoo – Mei Xiang had her baby. Now we have two cubbies to watch grow.
Well, when I saw that comment that said “YAY for National Zoo!”, I had a very feeling that Mei Xiang had her baby panda! So, I switched form SDZ to NZ, got on the 2 pandacams, and there was Mei Xiang half buried in that boo nest in her den, and then I heard that very loud squeal of her brand new baby panda cub that was born last nite, Sun., Sept. 16, at 10:46 pm! That tiny cub was loud! Momma Mei was trying very hard to keep her tiny cub in sight and may have lost him under all of that boo nest in the den. But, she found the cub and he started to calm down. But, with all of that boo mess in her den, Mei is going to have to make some kind of room in there for her and the cub so that this tiny guy won’t get lost in it! Plus, she was trying to roll that ball out of the way so she can have more room to sit and lay down with her cub. According to the keepers, Mei is back in momma mode! When Mei gave birth to her second cub, she went thru 139 days gestation time. I hope that Mei has a baby girl this time! Just remembered that Bai Yun was between 136 and 138 days gestation time when she gave birth to her 6th cub, so both panda moms had 130 plus days gestation, which is really pretty good, I think! Neither one of them drew the waiting days out for too long, thank goodness!
I was on the SDZ pandacam, and little guy was all rolled up taking a nap all by himself in the den. Momma Bai was out taking some ME TIME for herself–a nap, food, water, bathroom duties. Last nite, I watched little butterball try to roll back on his stomach after Bai had left him on the den floor on his back! He was successful getting rolled over on his stomach with his hind legs under him! He just learned a very new skill for himself at nearly 2 months old!
Well, now all of us pandafans will be busy watching both the SDZ and NZ pandacams for the next several months to enjoy watching both of these cubs grow, mature, and make those lifetime milestones that we all love to watch them accomplish like we all did back in 2005. Oh yeah, both moms had their babies in reverse order this year! In 2005, Mei Xiang had Tai Shan in July and Bai Yun had Su Lin in August. This year in 2012, Bai Yun was the first mom to give birth to her cub in July and Mei Xiang had her cub in September! We’ll be celebrating 2 one year olds next year for sure! Happy watching, pandafans!
Chari Mercier
St. Pete, FL
BTW, CONGRATS to National Zoo and Mei Xiang on cubbie #2!
Just got done watching CBS News on TV tonite, Sept. 17, and they did have the news about Mei Xiang and her 2nd cub towards the end of the newscast. There was a short video from the NZ pandacam, too! YAY!!! Mei Xiang has made the big time!!
Chari Mercier
St. Pete, FL
my teacher adopted the baby panda we will be willing if you pick this name because the panda is white and black and we picked this name is because snow is white mrs.sturhanns class 4th grade
My choice is Gao Xing meaning Happy. That cubbie sure makes Bai & us happy.
I think Gao Gao needs some of the name in it this time.
wonder child:
shéntóng
Is the cub sleeping in a pool of sunlight or maybe he has a halo?
Poor moderator, the naming game has begun. Everyone is so excited they cannot wait until the posts begin! I can hardly blame them, my mind is working also to think. I agree with other posts, Bai seems to really be rough with this little guy at times, rougher than with Yun Zi at that age. I know she is the best mom but she makes me nervous at times! What a patient little cubbie. Does he vocalize at all while she is twirling him around and being rough? Maybe it looks rougher than it is on the cam! He sure is growing quick.
Congrats Mei Xiang, so happy for them. DC is closer for me than San Diego although I would love to come out there! I am in Pittsburgh but love your zoo! You guys do a great job with all the animals and I love all the cams to watch!
I have only seen the Zoos in Toronto, Canada, and the one right here in San Diego, but I have heard from lots of folks that the San Diego one is the best. And even though the collection of animals is reported to be the finest in the world, that the plants that is worth the most,
what about “Tèblé huojù” ?
It means Special Flare in traditional Chinese. The Special part because this panda is special. This baby was born in one of the hottest summers on record and pandas are also my favorite animal. I go on panda cam to watch it every day and I am rewarded with the amazed feeling I get when seeing the beautiful bear.
I also chose flare because this panda was born to leave his mark on anything. He might be sleepy now but I just know he will grow up to be an amazing creature. He spread to America’s hearts like fire and we have to be the best we can for this baby’s sake.
PLEASE VOTE FOR MY IDEA! THANK YOU SO MUCH
WAtching Bai Yun come in den around 6 pm. That cub sleeps so much and she is really poking at him, biting him like she wants him to wake up.
Is there a reason for this? Is she trying to stimulate him and his senses?
I doubt she thinks he is ready to play with her though I noticed yesterday that the cub seems to see more and was moving around on her like he could see where to nurse.
Can you imagine finally seeing your mom and she is huge black and white creature staring at you!!!
Can you imagine the day you were born looking adoringly at something that is supposed to be your mommy~if you could see then you would would be a mite frightened of this thing that is 1000th times our size!
Name him cubs. That’s a nice mane for a panda. The news was on and I heard about this. I like pandas. So vote for this name to. I have nothing left to say.
Was on the NBCNews website tonite, and there are 2 videos about Mei Xiang and her baby panda. One video is from NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams announcing the panda birth to everybody along with a video of Mei Xiang in her den hiding her new baby. The other video is the National Zoo director announcing to everyone that they will be needing help in naming Mei’s new cub soon. So, keep checking in on the NZ website’s panda page for info on name suggestions/voting on names which will probably be posted after they have had a couple of vet checks on the cub and determine the gender. The first checkup will probably be in about 2-3 weeks when they are sure that Mei is comfortable leaving her cub for more than 5 minutes. Now we will be making name suggestions for both baby pandas in the next few weeks! Both pandacams are on Mei and her cub for now.
Have fun!!
Chari Mercier
St. Pete, FL
The other day I was watching and saw Bai hug that little guy for all she was worth. It was so joyous — and made me think that perhaps a move like that explained the term “bear hug.” Bai seems to never let up in her ministrations for him. I don’t have the translation, but would suggest Bai’s Joy as his name. (Even though this is not according to the rules, I’ve been calling him Bolero since his saddle reminded me of a bolero jacket my mother had in the 50s. I called Yun Zi “Moo Shoo Porker” because he was so burly.)
The name should be Bao Bai Yun meaning big white cloud.
“Po’ like in a cartoon “Kung Fu Panda” or “Umka” from Russian cartoon:)
We already have a Po cub in the Atlanta Zoo.
I like Gao Bai. Since we are probably 99.9% sure this is her last cub, I think he should honor his hero parents.
I was thinking of Sunshine… What comes through clouds? Fan Xiao… Sunshine. Big white clouds on a bright sunny day… And my best friend would have been 25 on nov 22. I truly hope Sunshine is one of the options…
I chose Sun in honor of Sunshine.. Still Light of my life, dear sister, and Christ protect you.
Kel
just dorsn’t get any better than TWO cubbies . one on the west coast and one on the east coast.
yay!
wishes of good health to both.
joan
All the pandas in China using their video conferences thru the panda internet:
Mei Sheng: HI, Hua Mei! Did you hear something about Aunt Mei Xiang giving birth to her second baby panda cub?
Hua Mei: You are kidding me! Really?? Aunt Mei has finally had her second baby??
Mei Sheng: Yep! The little cub was born last nite, Sunday! I’m about ready to get ahold of Tai Shan to tell him! He’s the new baby’s big brother, ya know.
Hua Mei: Yeah, I know!
Mei Sheng: Tai Shan, are you online yet?
Tai Shan: Yes, Mei Sheng! I just got in on the conversation. My momma, Mei, finally had her second baby?
Mei Sheng: Yep, she did! It’s been a few years since she had you, hasn’t it?
Tai Shan: Yes, it has, and I am very glad that momma was able to have another baby panda! I finally have a little brother or sister now!
Hua Mei: I am so glad for you, momma Mei, and daddy Tian! Now, we will have to wait to see whether this baby is a boy or girl!
Tai Shan: I’m going to send a message to my mom and dad in DC, USA to congratulate them. I’ll talk at you later on!
Mei Sheng, Hua Mei: OK! Have a great day today!
Zhen Zhen: Did I hear all of you right? Aunt Mei Xiang had her second baby panda?
Hua Mei: Yes, she did!
ZZ: YAY!!! About time for Aunt Mei to be a momma again!
Su Lin: Just got on the line! I just heard about Aunt Mei having number 2 baby!
ZZ: You are right! Aunt Mei had her baby last nite, Sunday!
Su Lin: Oh cool! Can’t stay on long. Gotta go see what my baby panda is doing! I’m glad for Aunt Mei, tho!
Hua Mei: Thanks for reminding me about my baby panda! He’s been napping while I talk to you all! Gotta go back to him, too! Later!!
Su Lin: Later!!
Mei Sheng: Anyone get ahold of our mom, Bai in San Diego, USA yet?
ZZ: Just did! Hey Momma Bai!
Bai Yun: Hi, ZZ! Thanks for waking me up! I was sound asleep when the computer beep sounded!
ZZ: Sorry about that, but had to get in touch with you to let you know about Aunt Mei Xiang in DC having her second cub!
BY: Really?? Oh wow! It’s about time that my cousin became a mom again! My son is six weeks older, but that’s ok! Woops! I hear my little guy calling me, so I need to get back to him! I’ll tell Gao Gao and Yuni in the morning about the news. Talk at you later!
ZZ: OK, momma! later!!
Mei Sheng: Hi, Momma! Talk at you later, too!
BY: Ok, you two! Bye!!
Mei Sheng: I was just talking to Mei Lan in Chengdu! He’s very happy about Aunt Mei having her second baby panda! He’ll send a congrats message to Mei Xiang later on. Well, I’m gonna go for now.
ZZ: I guess I had better go myself. I got some snacks coming my way! I guess we’ll tell Ya Ya and Le Le in Memphis, USA tomorrow about Mei’s new baby. Oh yeah, I almost forgot! We need to tell Lun Lun, Yang Yang, Xi Lan, and Po in Atlanta, USA about Aunt Mei tomorrow, too!
Mei Sheng: Yeah, that’s a good idea. All of them are asleep right now. Talk at you later on!
ZZ: Me too! Bye!!
All the pandas in China are celebrating the birth of Aunt Mei Xiang’s new baby panda with panda biscuits and lots of boo!
Chari Mercier
St. Pete, FL
Dear Baby Cubby at NZ,
HUAN YING!!!! WELCOME!!! ENJOY BEING A BUTTERSTICK AND MAMA’S MILK BAR.
CUZ CUBBY NO 6
From St.Annes-on-the-sea, Lancashire, UK
I have been fascinated in Pandas since I was little. I am Chinese living in UK and I have never watched a live Panda Cam before until Tian Tian (Sweetie) and Yang Guang (Sunshine) arrived in Scotland on Dec 4th 2011.
I found out about this Panda cub when I searched for cubs being born in USA 2012 and came upon Bai Yun’s cub. The cub has brightened up my days and cheered me up ever since.
I check on the baby every day, first thing in the morning and the last thing at night.
I wonder if the person who posts the winning name for this will receive a big poster of this cub, Bai Yun and a soft Panda toy?
That would be fantastic .
I posted the name for the Panda Xīng-Lóng yesterday; it means Star Dragon because he was born in the year of the Dragon.
My father named all my sisters after birds. It reminds me of my sister who was named after the Dragon. I am a Phoenix and she is a Dragon, we are twins. These are traditional animals symbolic of auspiciousness. They are on every Chinese wedding card.
I think the panda name Xīng-Lóng will bring good luck, good fortune and prosperity.
From St.Annes-on-the-sea, Lancashire, UK
My three unforgettable moments of Bai Yun and cub
1st – Watching Bai Yun twirling and tossing the cub with both her legs up while kissing, tickling and cleaning the cub. It is really exciting and amazing to watch.
2nd – Bai Yun eating bamboo for the first time in the den with the cub nearby sleeping soundly. I saw this in the middle of the night (UK time). I forgot to write down the time and the date. I was so excited that I pointed the cursor to the cub and shouted “Wake up baby! Look your mummy is eating bamboo! Wake up”.
3rd – The moment when Bai Yun carried the cub and walked out of the den for the 1st time. This time I remembered to check the time. It was 3:06 am UK time in the middle of the night, on Sunday 16/9. When I checked at 3:11 am the cub was back with mummy in the den.
It is a thrill watching them. Hope there will be plenty more unforgettable moments.
Cynthia–welcome to Pandaland! Yes, there will be much more to see and many more thrills to come.
that’s kind of funny. I remember the first (actually maybe the only) time I saw Bai Yun eating bamboo in the den. I was quite astounded as well. I found it humorous that you tried to wake up the cubbie using the cursor. typically I just try to scratch the cubbie with my finger.
I’ve just submitted the name Gao xuán lǜ which means Big Melody or Big Rhythm, After both parents, Gao after dad and Xuan Lu after the tapping Bai Yun does when feeding.
It is nice to see all of you guys with your thinking caps on. Cubbers will end up with a fine name.
I would like to suggest a name honoring Gao Gao.
1. Gao Zi
2. Xing Gao (I read a previous post that “Xing” means “Star”).
Gao Gao has been such a magnificent contributor to his species I feel he should be honored. I like the suggestion of “miracle” but, even though all panda cubs are miracles, I personally would like to use it in Mei Xiang’s cub name, i.e. Mei’s Miracle etc. Just suggesting…
Thank You!
Agree Kristi–I think Mei Qiji would be an awesome name for Mei’s cub!
I think that would translate to Beautiful Miracle since Mei Xiang means beautiful fragrance.
name: MIO
Did Bai Yun’s cub make as much noise at the same stage as the one in Washington? How much does it vocalise in the den at present?
I’ve been wondering the same thing.
zhī zhī xiǎnɡ de…..mans squeeky
I have a question, more than a comment. Mother Panda seems to have a rather rapid respiration rate. What is the typical rate for a Panda at rest, and is her’s high because she is nursing?
Panda Team responds: Although it’s been warm in San Diego, Bai Yun does have the benefit of climate-controlled bedrooms. However, panting is a normal behavioral response of many mammals to heat, allowing them to cool their bodies. Bai Yun pants to thermoregulate. Staff monitors her closely and makes note of such behavior, but we haven’t seen anything to concern us.
I see lots of posters putting their cub name ideas on this blog. The place to enter your name idea can be found at the top of this “page” under Panda Cub Name Ideas. There is a paragraph with a link you can click on to submit your idea. Click on the sentence that begins “Starting Monday Sept 17 we will be taking name submissions here…..it will take you to that magic place to enter your idea!
I appreciate folks posting their ideas here as well as on the submission page. The naming game is so much more fun when you get to the creative names people suggest and the reasons behind the suggestions! Thanks to the SDZ for allowing the public to participate in this process again.
Moderator’s note: Our pleasure! It’s fun for us, too.
Bai dropped the cubbie yesterday, and he bounced, lol
Does anyone know how I can get onto the Washington Zoo panda cam since I have a Mac? It doesn’t seem to work with Firefox or Safari. Thanks
I have both PC computer (cam works fine) and an ipad (cam is blank). The SD zoo player is an Adobe Flash Player. Here is what I learned when I searched this question regarding my ipad.
There is no “Flash App” on iOS. Adobe Flash is blocked on all iOS devices, so you cannot view that video content.
I assume the second sentence stating that Flash is blocked on all iOS systems applies to your computer as well.
I goggled “national zoo” and the link come up Good luck
To watch the DC pandas on a Mac, you need to install flip4mac. It’s free. I tried this a while ago and it didn’t work but there is a new version that solves the problem. There is also a National Zoo app ($1.99) which allows you to carry the panda cam with you everywhere;)
Moderator’s note: You can carry the San Diego Zoo’s Panda Cam with you too, as it is part of our mobile app and is FREE!
Thank you to everyone but I can only think that my macs are too old because even tho I did download both flip 4 macs neither one mentioned safari which I have. And my macs aren’t really old to me! Thank goodness they have videos, last time I watched Tia Shan and I had to go see him in DC. As much as I loved it there, San Diego is my plan this time! I should be ready for a Ca vacation round about the time the little one makes his debut!
Where do I find the app you’re talking about? I’d LOVE to carry them on my Android… if it actually works on it!
Thank yiou Moderator!!! I have never seen the mobile app on the SDZ site nor in the apps store..it is now on my ipad and works perfectly.
Sheryl, I did put the SDZ app on my android phone as well and it is great…there is lots to see with Bai and little sausage right now so perhaps you can join our fun in that way..either android or iphone.
I have never known much about pandas nor tuned in before and I must say, I am hooked. All of my friends would think I am a new grandmother! Except for the resemblance or lack there of!
Moderator’s note: Great to hear, Jane! We also have a mobile app for our Safari Park, where you can watch our 3-week-old elephant calf, Qinisa, daily on Elephant Cam.
What a resilient little guy – Bai is playing with him and jostling him in all directions and he seems to be really enjoying himself
I love watching momma and baby interact! I have seen him lean against her and fall twice since she keeps moving. At first it looks like she is really rough with him, but then it looks like he just bounces right back from it 
I gess that is his job for the next few months
I have tried several times to submit the name using the online form and when I click “submit” it returns to a blank form without saying that the previous form had been submitted. Is there an error or are the staff receiving my entry a hundred times? Thanks!
Moderator’s note: We received two entries from you, Lisa. Thank you.
I think the past few days Bai has been playing with her cub….this appears to more than cleaning.
So don’t get upset when Bai drops him or is rough – this is panda play 
When Yunior was this age I made the mistake of asking who teacahes the cubs to pla~and was quickly informed that Pandas are born knowing how to play……….
3:45 Butterball asleep. Such a darling baby and such a personality already. Mamam if you dont come I am going to have a BBBIIIGGG tantrum. So lets get movin my way. I wuv you mama.
Xiao Yun (small cloud)
Been checking in with NZ panda cam and Wow! Is Mei’s baby a loud one! If the baby bear’s squeals are any indication, he/she is a robust one.
Momma Bai and her little boy having a nice nap time on the SDZ pandacam. Momma Mei was cleaning her tiny cub on the NZ pandacams, and this little baby was just squawking, squealing, and screaming very loud letting momma know that she didn’t like that! (Thinking girl, you all!) That was music to my ears!! Mei finally got her baby calmed down after a few minutes. Their new update on Sept. 18 has a short video of when they were able to get a peak of the new baby panda cub in Mei Xiang’s mouth. Mei was changing positions when she picked up baby to get more comfy in her very crowded nest in her den. Tiny cubby was doing some squealing when Mei was moving around to lay back down again. She’s doing a great job in the first 2 days of her baby cub’s life.
Well, gonna go back to the pandacams again! Will be back later on!
Chari Mercier
St. Pete, FL
I like the idea of you guys having a girl~~~~then both she and he can attend dancing classes together, and not need to worry about having a partner.
How about Yashon???
How do I go to the NZ site to see the other panda. Bai is just so sweet with the little one. I love the way the little guy shakes his leg, how cute!!!!
Tanda I use the site Nationalzoo.si.edu/ or just try smithsonian national zoo it will show you how to connect
Thank you Barbara.
or repair and go to this link to see all of the dens at one time,
http://home (dot) comcast (dot) net/~dreidel/pandacams/index.html
I think that the name should be Meiyun. Which means pretty cloud.
how about the name Checkers. a skillful but fun game
Hmmm, looking at Mei Xiang’s nest at National Zoo, I think Bai Yun could refresh Mei’s memory on how to build a birthing nest
Mei’s nest looks like she got stuck on a hay wagon. Then there’s Mei’s ball, but of course Bai dragged her food pan into her den recently. Never a dull moment in PandaLand.
LOL! I was thinking the same thing about Mei’s nest. And what’s the deal with that ball? At one point it looked like she was holding the ball AND baby!
Perhaps she could not quite believe her luck at finally having another Mountain.
Am I remembering wrong~~~or is Bai ready for play a lot earlier than she was with Yun Zi?????
Playing seems early to me also, but I read that play also teaches the cubs something
I don;t know what being dumped on your head teaches!! 
Did you see that too? I gasped when I saw it, but Bai seemed just as surprised. Then I started laughing…. they are so wonderful to watch.
If Ya Ya concieves and has a viable cub(ette) I want to be in the shaddows when the moms get together for a spa day…..will Po and Yunior be expected to take care of the babies?????
You learn to always wear your “Brain Bucket” when playing with mom, and to believe her when she tells you that she will dump you on your head iff you do not behave in a way SHE thinks you should. The crowds of fans may love you, but Mommy is a lot closer.
They do seem to be cuddleing together a whole lot more but that was 3 years ago, and my mind was occupide with illness.
Really difficult to get any cam time at National. SDZ cam so much better for panda time I think but guess there are just so many more that go to the National one to look at their cub. Mei doing a great job and cub very noisy which is great. Hope it is a girl.
I’m curious. How many cubs outside China have been conceived without AI?
Many cubs outside China are conceived by AI, but quite a few are conceived the natural way too.
As far as I know Bai Yun and Gao Gao at the SDZ, Yang Yang and Long Hui at the Vienna Zoo in Austria, Bi Li (Ri Ri) and Xian Nu (Shin Shin) at the Ueno Zoo (but their cub died a few days after birth) and Rau Hin and Ei Mei from the Adventure Park in Japan are presently conceiving the natural way. Before her death in October 2008, Mei Mei and Ei Mei were also mating naturally.
Chari probably knows … I know the 5 from SD Zoo and 2 cubs from Vienna
Among the pandas born in the U.S. since 1999, the answer is 5.
That sounds about right to me, too! I do know that Bai Yun’s cubs 2-6 were from natural mating with Gao Gao. Her first cub, Hua Mei, was either thru natural mating or thru AI, don’t know for sure so I hope Moderator can check that out for me. All of the other momma pandas in the USA–Mei Xiang, Lun Lun, and Ya Ya–have had AI procedures done every time they were in estrus after the keepers have tried to get them and their “hubbies”–Tian Tian, Yang Yang, and Le Le–to mate with them with no successes. Only Mei Xiang and Lun Lun were successful in having baby pandas thru AI. We’re still waiting on Ya Ya to come thru, hopefully this year. You might be right about the momma panda in Vienna having her 2 cubs thru natural mating with her male panda but don’t remember their names right now. The momma pandas in both of the Japanese zoos have had AIs as well if I remember right, and both of the moms have had cubs themselves. It just all depends on how these momma pandas take to the natural mating or AI procedures, and whether their reproductive systems will connect, get pregnant, and have baby pandas. Don’t forget that Bai Yun didn’t get pregnant in 2011 and missed out having a cub even after having successful mating with Gao, but that was a blip on her reproductive record!
Hope that helps you all!
Chari Mercier
St. Pete, FL
Moderator’s note: Hua Mei was conceived via AI.
Ya Ya in Memphis is on pregnancy watch. She had AI about the same time as
Mei Xiang. If she is pregnant, they will make an announcement.
OM goodness ..great news. How are we going to watch them all. I still watch Po (ZA) and Tai Shan
Carol, when did this happen??
I have been checking the Memphis Zoo website for months for any kind of info to see if Ya Ya has had her estrus cycle and if Ya and Le Le did any mating or the vets did the AI procedure!! Thanks for the info, Carol! I have been so worried about Ya Ya and whether she would be in estrus or not this year. She has had this crazy anxious habit of not being in estrus for over a year, which has dubfounded everyone of us for years! I do hope that Ya Ya will be pregnant and finally have a successful birth of her first baby panda! She deserves it a whole lot after losing 3 baby pandas thru miscarriages over the last 5 years or so. I will now definitely keep my eye on the MZ website and their pandacam. I hope that their pandacam is still up and online! Wouldn’t it be great to watch THREE baby pandas grow up this year?? That will be a first!!
Chari
Not a usual thing. And do a test. 3??
Moderator: was our chubby cubbie as vocal as the national zoo’s cub?
Moderator’s note: Yep! It’s perfectly normal for newborns to let Mom know when they need their next meal, which is often!
In my middle of the night watching I have noticed, when left alone, Chubbie Cubbie rests rather than seem to squak all of the time like Yun Zi used to. We did have the benifit of sound back then….but sometimes you can tell by the body motions they make……this one doesn’t seem to carry on for hours.
Checked on Bai and her little boy, and all is very quiet in her den right now. Then, checked on Mei Xiang on the NZ pandacam, and she was very busy calming down a very squealey tiny cub! Boy, is that cub very vocal!! Every time Mei moved around, that cub would start squealing very loudly to let her mom know that she didn’t like to be moved around too much! I wonder how this little cub will behave when the vets do the vet check exam on her? LOUD?? Gonna be interesting to see how that goes in about another week!
Just read Carol’s statement about Ya Ya having an AI procedure done about the same day that Mei Xiang had hers, and the MZ keepers are on pregnancy watch with her right now! Boy, I sure do hope that Ya has a baby panda this year! She really deserves it after losing 3 cubs in the last 5 years or so thru miscarriages. We all know how inconsistant she has been going into estrus over the last 6 years, sometimes skipping a whole year. Good luck, MZ panda keepers!!
Gonna go and get back on the pandacams! Three baby pandas to watch on pandacams?? That will be a first if Ya does have a baby panda soon!
Chari Mercier
St. Pete, FL
We will all hold good panda thoughts for 3 babies in the USA in one season….it boggles the mind.
The den is becoming very cushy with all the bamboo Bai Yun keeps bringing in. I think I saw at one point there was some spring to the floor. I guess it makes the pushing here and there a lot easier for the cubbie. Hopefully, it does not ruin the traction the cub tries to get when practicing his crawl.
These two are so fun the watch. I especially love it when Bai sits up and has the little one sitting in her lap.
Hey, Keepers, when Bai stands up waving bamboo at the camera, is she asking for something fresh or feed me
Is she safeguarding the den door when she backs up with more bamboo and drops it at the entrance 
LOL — Bai rolls the kid away and the kid rolls back (gravity at work). Guess the padding is higher by the wall than the center.
What a happy time for pandaholics everywhere! Two brand new cubbies to watch and love: Gao Junior and Butterstick the Sequel! Mei’s cub won’t be having its first exam for another few weeks, but will Gao, Jr. be having an exam on Thursday? If so, I look forward to the video of the precious dumpling!
Moderator’s note: Yes, his exam is scheduled for Thursday.
Does the Natl’ Zoo and NZ zoo have sound in their panda dens?
I would love sound, at least while the cub is in the den.
Yes, NZ definitely has sound! You can hear Mei’s cub very, very well!
Yes–the NZ has sound on their cams.
(Yay~Shaun)
Yashon
Work it–work it–work it! When Bai is out of the den Baby gets all his limbs going, lots of twisting and stretching, getting ready to be strong enough to learn how to crawl–so fun to watch!
Bai didn’t want to get up staged by the new DC panda den / so she junked hers up today w/BOO. Can you find baby boy ? Too darn cute.
Checked in on the pair at 9:56pm and just saw bamboo. Guess Bai took the kid on a tour of the bedroom again
It is 10:10 PM and cubbie is not in the den, did Bai take him outside? I watched her with Yunnie and I don’t remember her being this advanced with him. Was she?
It’s 10:30 pm Pacific time and neither Bai Yun nor the cub is in the den. Did Bai Yun take the cub outside of the den?
10:28 Butterball is nowhere to be seen.Did her mama take her to the Sun Room or over to where she trained myYunnie baby to sleep???. What happened. RE the picture here. Couldn’t you just tickle him and say kitchy kitchy koo?Or her?
I hope Bai comes to her senses and brings the baby back!! Or is it somewhere where we cant see her?/him??I will look again.
Los of posts!! He/she is not there tht I can see.My daughter said she tookm Zhennie outside a few times and she was just about this age. Zhennie was ?? about the experience. Oh well, if Bai has her the keepers do too. I will just go to bed and stop worrying. Bai Yun is many times a mama. The baby keeps her active when she screams and tantrums when she is left on her back. You all can probably hear her/him across the ZOO. Maybe she/he is buried in the loose hay?
I will wait a little while and see what happens. Probably it is a beautiful night .
It’s 11:20pm PST on 9/19 and the little guy and mom are missing from the den. Did mama bear take him out for a while or do the keepers have him out for some reason? Mama doesn’t usually take him out this early in life does she?
I think the baby is gone! He may be camping out tonight with Mama!
I cannot see the cubbie!
Has Bai taken him on an outing:-)
I cannot believe how long Chubbie Cubbie has been out of the nest. Either he had a dancing class with mom, or the two of them went out for ice cream~~~~and there is a very long line. I did not note the time when he danced out of view, but it has been at least an hour, maybe too.
too funny grammie! Out for ‘Panda BooCream’!!! Yum!!! :p
I always thought that Gao Gao meant BIg Big, but it says High High or Tall Tall.
I thought though, that the name Big Six would suite, (which I have submitted) as he is the sixth child for Bai Yun and relates to his father in the name Big…Translates to Liu Da
Moderator’s note: Big Big, High High, Tall Tall, it’s all Gao Gao.
Dear Auntie Heather,
Da Liu is Big Six and Liu Da means 6 Big ones. Hee Hee,
Love,
Yunnie
Notice at 01.19 (Pacific Time) that Bai Yun has taken cubbie out. Just wondering if there are still cameras in the outer areas? I recall watching Yun Zi taking his early steps via these cameras. Love the wonderful coverage we see in the den. well done again everyone at SDZ.
1:29 a.m. Yunior time Bai has finally brought the cub back to the den. One good long look at the camera, and then settled in for midnight snackie~for the Chubbers.
just caught Bai Yun carrying chubby boy back into the den. I generally agree that sometimes when Bai Yun is mouthing the chubby, I wonder if it is a bit rough. however, when chubby is nursing, I also wonder if he is being a bit rough on Bai Yun’s teat. tonight I can’t exactly tell if Bai Yun is playing but she seems to be nudging his head/upper body area a bit. seems like chubby’s movements are getting a little wilder. hard to believe it is still expected to be months before he walks.
When Mei gave birth the first time, it wasn’t long after I had gotten my first PC at home, and I was adventuring out on the internet more, and heard on the news about her cub and then the web site and panda cam…, and that was when I first got hooked on panda cams. I think right after that either the panda at Atlanta Zoo or Bai Yun at SD Zoo gave birth to a new baby, so I was on the merry round of keeping track of new panda babies on panda cams all over the US on a daily basis. It became my morning and nightly routine, as well as a few times during the day/night.
(I’ve since become hooked on animal and bird cams of all kinds. This past spring and summer it was the Decorah Eagles with both color daytime cam and night time UV cam – great camera and microphone setup.)
We need a microphone for Bai Yun’s den so we can compare the vocalizations of the panda babies. I’m once again recognizing the different sounds of various vocalizations with Mei’s baby. The newborn squawk was “It’s cold out here! Put me back where it’s warm! I’m hungry!” Now I’m hearing more “I’m hungry!” squawk, combined with a kind of “Move, Mom, I need to reposition myself and find the other nipple” kind of sound. It’s amazing how fast one can orient one’s ears to hear the subtle differences in the different sounds.
NZ needs a nice blog like this one where it’s moderated and the staff people are kind enough to jump right on and answer any questions. That’s what’s so terrific about the staff at SDZ, in my humble opinion.
I’ll never be able to travel to the zoos, so the next best thing is watching the progress of the babies online and sending the links to everyone I know, especially other oldsters who have grandkids with whom they can share the links.
I do hope school children everywhere will tune in to see the new baby pandas! If they had had panda cams in the early-mid-1950s when I was in grade school, I would have been enchanted…!
Cheers!
Nonny
This panda cub is very cute and it is impossible to resist.
He is really lovelock.
For this reason I choose this name: meng wu 萌物, cutest (impossible to resist).
Angela from Italy
I like the meaning n sound of the name Meng Wu for such a cute n irresistable little boy, I find myself checking up on him n his Mom Bai a couple of times a day on pandacam.
I thought I’d submitted a couple of cute ideas, but I like this better than mine! Meng Wu is easy to say and remember, and it certainly fits.
Meng wu is perfect!
It sounds nice and has a suitable meaning.
I’love it!!!!
MENG WU… LOL…. Fantastic choice!!!! It is really tailored to this cute little boy
)))))))))))))
Superb! No other names should be best tailored to this fantastic and lovelock cub. Welcome Meng Wu!
Help I had the panda cam on and now it went black I hope everything is allright, all the other cams are working. I need my panda fix, need to see the little one. Oh maybe he is out for a exam?
Moderator’s note: He was scheduled to have an exam this morning.
Well, being as I was the one who started ‘chubby cubbie”, that should be his name!!! lol Can it be translated to Chinese? I have not a clue! He is the most stinkinist’ cutest lil guy on earth! Mommy, I believe, is thinkin’ he’s her lil ‘boy toy’!!!! lol Love her bathtimes! Amazing how she is so gentle (kind-a) w/him, scooping him up in her arms…..thx for all the good work guys and gals!!!
Okay, so I caved and submitted a name. Gui Deliu, it means Magnificent Sixth. I think that perhaps it doesn’t need an explanation
Or how about extending it a bit ~~“a little something from the movie “Inn of The Sixth Happiness”“`”cubby 6 is our Haappiness”??? I am not good at this. But then there is Gao Gao to consider ………………………..
Cubbie’s been on his own for ages!
I personally came up with Huan Bo. It means joyous or happy wave. I wanted it to reflect his spin cycles! Just saying….
Or…. Xin Bo. Basically, the same thing. Joyous, happy wave!
My submission was píngguǒ de báiyún de yǎnjing, which means “Apple of Bai Yun’s eye”. Although this little guy is the apple of all of our eyes…….
When is the next exam? This cub is soo cute. I still love little yunnie:) I came from North Oregon to San Diego to see the panda’s and got to see Bai Yun and Yunzi. How fun that was!!!!
Hoping cubbie had his exam today… waiting patiently for the video.
Moderator’s note: His exam was this morning and we’ll soon be posting video, photos, etc.
From St.Annes-on-the-sea
Lancashire, UK
Hello did anyone see what I observed a while ago?
The cub was CRAWLING a little bit. The time was 18:22 UK time 20/9 Thursday.
I could not believe it when I saw Bai Yun Stand Up and stare at the camera for the first time. I was astounded. The time was 20:39 UK Time. After that Bai Yun bent down and picked the cub up by the scruff of his neck and put him down again then covered him with her body, stared at the den entrance and then walked out.
The cub was left upside down with his two tiny little feet up in the air. It is funny and amusing. The cub looks adorable and cute.
of all the loud panda babies I think Mei Lan was the loudest,Lun Lun stood up and look at this wiggley little thing and made a few noises like what the heck is this finally she picked him up and then silence
Saw the exam video via Facebook. Looks like he may have white patches on his back paws. Cute as always. And he definitely loves those chin scratches.
I just saw the exam on Facebook, what a cutie he is!!! I like it how he moves his back paw “foot” when he’s being scratched
Thank you so much for all you guys do!
Bai Yun took the baby outside the nest last night. Came back about 2 am??
When she takes her little ones away from the nest where does she go??, Out through the gate, how about shifting or just into ??? 2 a.m.?/ Hard night??
WHAT???????? Answers please( pwease big mamas!!!)
Moderator’s note: She did the same thing with Yun Zi three years ago. Be sure to read a blog from that time titled Pandas: All Is Well.
White soul
Qǐmáo
I thought I submitted it already.
It translates to Fluff….
Such a cute fluffy boy!
Wu Yun , which means black cloud.
I came up with the name “Diamo” oh and he is our American Bear, born here, yeah?
Moderator’s note: Although he was born here, he and the rest of his family belong to China.
It is total “pandamonium” in our house. We have the panda cam from the San Diego Zoo on live on the laptop and the panda cam for the National Zoo on the iPhone live playing also. Glad for any news or videos posted.
Favorite names from our house:
Xìng Yun = lucky cloud (after his mom, white cloud and lucky for birth circumstances
Xïnshăng Shì = enjoy life
Xiàróng = smiling face (did you see the smile on the exam video?)
How about Jing Bao? It means perfect treasure, which is what he is to all of us who connect with him….hes a treasure
How do you say “Big Boy”
Gao ………
None of the babies have been named after their wonderful father.
I think the live animal cams are awsome!!! And i really want to visit the sandiego zoo but i live in North Carolina. I also have a name for the panda: Tickles or Moo!
You guys are awsome!!!
HI, I’ve got a question for you: sometimes Bai Yun goes upside-down and throws dust and bamboo on herself. Do you konw why?
This little fellow is so gentle especially during exams.
I think he should be called Gentle Giant……..
Reminds me of Su Lin……she was so placid, a real Lady…miss her so !
I think he should be named dream – 梦想 (Mèngxiǎng).
Awesome
name it bambom
sunshine because its a cute name
If you all remember Gao Yun was submitted last time and was considered to feminine for a male panda.
How about naming it “Long Bao” (in Chinese 龍寶)?
2012 is the year of dragon in Chinese calendar. Dragon has always been the most favourable Chinese horoscope animal.Thus,a lot of Chinese parents are trying to have their babies born in the year of dragon.This cub was born in 2012,it symbolizes that it is a “baby of dragon”,which is how Chinese people like to call the babies that were born in the year of dragon.In Chinese,”Long” means dragon and “Bao” means baby.”Bao” also means treasure,implying that this panda cub is precious to the panda population and panda research.Long Bao is a cute name and sounds cute in Chinese.
When will the voting on the names begin, and which website do you go to?
谢谢
Moderator’s note: The voting will begin later this month. Information will be posted on how to cast your vote at that time.
I guess its too late…but the.baby panda should be named Oreo…of course, Im not sure how to say that in Chinese :S
Baby Chi
I think Snuggle would be cute for the baby panda because he look Snuggle and cute and black and white is my favorite color and i love his so so so cute ears and panda are my favorite animal and i like the little feet i am a panda fan and i like panda and i am most 8 years old i love panda and there are six at the sand diegozoo love abigail
I would name the baby panda Snuggle because he look so snuggle and so cute and panda are my favorite animal and black and white is my favorite color and thir far are so cute and there are six more and there eye are cute and there so cubble to and they are so pretty the end. think Abigail love Abigail
I really want to see that panda cub. The keeper told me we can see him in January; I can not wait anymore! Can the zoo make a playground for him? It will be really cute if u people can do it!
I loooooooovvvvvveeeeeeee red pandas and hop to work at the zoo one day
How about Mei or Shana
Bai bai. Is what you should name him