Please complete your profile to unlock commenting and other important features.

Please select your date of birth for special perks on your birthday. Your username will be your unique profile link and will be publicly used in comments.
Narcity Pro

This is a Pro feature.

Time to level up your local game with Narcity Pro.

Pro

$5/month

$40/year

  • Everything in the Free plan
  • Ad-free reading and browsing
  • Unlimited access to all content including AI summaries
  • Directly support our local and national reporting and become a Patron
  • Cancel anytime.
For Pro members only Pro
Summary

This Giant Panda Family In The US Had The Best Time Experiencing The Snow (VIDEO)

The five month old cub seemed to love it! 🐼❄️
Managing Editor, Canada

A video showing a giant panda family in the snow has gone viral, after the furry bears were spotted rolling, sliding and tumbling at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington D.C.

In a video shared on Sunday, January 31, the zoo’s giant pandas Mei Xiang and Tian Tian, and their five-month-old cub Xiao Qi Ji, can be seen truly making the most of the winter season.

Editor's Choice: The Top Skills You Need To Land Jobs In 2021 Include Cleaning & Customer Service

The clip shows each of the three pandas exploring the snowy wonderland, making snow-slides and practicing their roly-poly skills.

Many parts of Washington D.C. saw between two and three inches of snow over the weekend, which is the most significant snowfall seen in the region in around two years.

In another post showing the animals embracing the weather, the zoo explained that it was a “significant milestone” for their youngest giant panda cub as it was his first-ever encounter with the white slush.

"Keepers say although he seemed nervous at first, eventually he worked up the courage to take a little nip at the fresh powder,” the zoo's notice explained.

In addition to Xiao Qi Ji, more photos from the weekend show animals like elephants, red pandas, bobcats, tigers and even a kangaroo embracing the weather!

If that wasn’t enough giant panda action for you, the zoo has an ongoing live stream of the furry family on their website. Pretty cute, eh?!

Explore this list   👀

    • Managing Editor

      Helena Hanson (she/her) is the Managing Editor of Canada for Narcity and MTL Blog, where she brings her expertise in dreamy, aspirational travel journalism to life. A first-class graduate of Cardiff University's School of Journalism, Helena has a passion for inspiring readers to discover the magic in their own backyards. Originally from the U.K., Helena has spent years uncovering hidden gems and must-see destinations across countries like Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Indonesia, Japan, and more. Having lived in both Canada and Australia, she's become a seasoned expert in off-the-beaten-path adventures and bucket-list experiences that don't break the bank. Whether she's writing about things to do in Ottawa, Montreal, or her favourite spot—Disney World—Helena hopes to leave readers dreaming of their next adventure.