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Fans celebrate pandas' debut at National Zoo

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PandasJanuary 24, 2025 4:39 pm

Fans celebrate pandas' debut at National Zoo

The National Zoo’s new pandas made their public debut Friday. News4’s Aimee Cho spoke to some of their fans.

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Fans celebrate pandas' debut at National Zoo

Fans celebrate pandas' debut at National Zoo

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