Get ready to *squee*! California Governor Gavin Newsom has officially declared August 8 as California Panda Day to mark the public debut of two furry superstars at San Diego Zoo. Yun Chuan and Xin Bao, the giant pandas who arrived from China on June 27, are kicking off a 10-year conservation partnership between the zoo and China 🎋.
This isn’t just about cute photo ops – the collaboration aims to boost global panda protection efforts. “This is a new chapter in our shared commitment to wildlife,” said Newsom, highlighting California’s role in bridging cultures through conservation 🌍.
Pro tip for panda enthusiasts: Book your zoo tickets now – these bamboo-munching ambassadors are about to break the internet!
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California declares Panda Day for public debut of two giant pandas
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