Comments on: Thank You, Panda Fans!

By: Karen, the O.C.

Karen, the O.C. — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:23:15 +0000

I love this picture! Baby Cubbie looks as though he is waving and saying “Hi There”

By: Diana S.

Diana S. — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:52:51 +0000

So happy to hear that you will try to post pictures of the pandas when they get their new toys. I was able to purchase one of the hanging toys for the baby. What a great idea whoever came up with the “wish list”. It is perfect for those of us pandaholics who would love to bring the pandas treats and toys. I was very happy that I was able to participate in this way. And the hand written thank you was more than I had planned on. That was a wonderful surprise. Thank you also for a delightful post, Debbie. And add my name to the ones who miss the iZoofari chats. What a fun time with the shower and the live chat. Thank you ALL!!

Debbie responds: And thank YOU, Diana S.!

By: Erin

Erin — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:11:12 +0000

Thanks so much for hosting the live chat and “Shower”. I participated and it was really fun! What a great idea!!

By: Peggy

Peggy — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:03:15 +0000

That is such a shame. No one should lose their pandas esp. zoos that are providing cubs. Maybe China will reconsider. Has any zoo ever lost their pandas this way? San Diego is a big part of China’s program to save the panda. I know the money goes to continue their work in China but do they really want to take their pandas back like that? We have ours for 5 more years and I am sure that at the end of that if we didn’t renew the contract they’d take Bai and Gao Gao. I don’t think that will happen here but it is harder for Atlanta and D.C. to come up with the funds. Maybe the U.S. needs a program set aside that covers all our pandas in the U.S. for fund raising so that none of our zoos is threatened with the loss of their pandas.

By: kclaire santry

kclaire santry — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:29:47 +0000

I believe I read in one of the keeper’s commentary that the Panda cub is groomed and bathed by his mom…but what is the difference in the way she grooms and the way she bathes him?

Thank you for the joy you provided all of us Panda fans by sharing the videos of the baby’s exams. The 5th was one of my favorites…when he got his first shot.

p.s. Could you tell me how much his dad weighs? Thank you.

Moderator’s note: You can see weights on all of our pandas on the Meet the Pandas page.

By: Claudia

Claudia — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:13:11 +0000

#26 Phyllis and DoxieMom !!!!! THANK YOU for posting that youtube section where Bai Yun was holding Baby Chubbie Cubbie, sitting on her porch looking outward from the den into the open square area. (Nov 7 about 2:00) That was the sweetest moment, I made comments about it in Panda Sounds of Silence (101, 122, 123, and especially 134) where I put what I thought if she were human what she would be thinking. Looking out to a blank area just thinking what else she could teach him !! Loved it, thank you.

By: Claudia

Claudia — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:13:16 +0000

Hey P. Wong, you know the names of some people in the panda exams, the photographer??? are we getting a clue as to who you are? You work there?? You are creative.

By: Frances in NYC

Frances in NYC — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:45:21 +0000

Yes, P Wong #52–genius again!

Going back to Moderator’s note to #55–how close are we to the $500,000 needed for the rebuilding? And how does that affect the SDZ pandas? I need to win the lottery for sure…

Moderator’s note: I’ll find out.

By: Maureen in Stanwood MI :)

Maureen in Stanwood MI :) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:47:28 +0000

While it’s hard to chose where to send any donations – A FEW THOUGHTS ON OUR PANDAS – The NZ is part of the Smithsonian & is federally funded _ ZA is having a terrible time & may have to send their pandas backto china

By: kat Wilson

kat Wilson — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:38:47 +0000

I sometimes have a bad habit of being late with gifts, tho I do eventually remember them. I am wondering if it is still possible to buy the pandas a gift or funds towards something large they still may need? It sounds like the shower gift giving was a big success, however, I would still like to be some small part of the giving. Please let me know how I can help. I have been dealing with my uncle's affair's over the last year, he passed away last Dec 3rd. My life has been somewhat hectic, crazy with court, lawyers, irs. I have the panda cam set permanently on my computer screen at home and at work, and watching this family has kept me from literally going beserk. I have a habit of watching one of the exam videos first thing in the mornings and baby and momma help me start the day off with a smile. Thank you for keeping me sane lovely momma, baby and SDZ. Moderator's note: Glad to hear our form of panda therapy is helping you through some tough times! And yes, there have been some new panda items added to the Wish List.