A pair of giant pandas made their highly-anticipated American debut at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, D.C. This marks the return of a tradition between the United States and China that dates back more than 50 years.

Bao Li and Qing Bao, two giant pandas from China, are ready for their close-up. Here’s how to watch them do their thing. There’s panda-monium in Washington, D.C., and we aren’t talking politics. Two giant pandas are making their public debut at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo on Friday,