Two giant pandas are on their way from China to Washington’s National Zoo, kicking off a much-awaited return of the beloved bears to the American capital.

“Aren’t they cute? I love them,” she told ... have become the zoo’s star attraction, drawing millions of visitors. The zoo’s 24-hour Giant Panda Cam has garnered more than 100 million ...

Over the past 11 months, the zoo’s panda exhibit, which used to draw millions of visitors, has been left empty. Now, having just completed a million-dollar revamp, it’s counting down the hours ...