San Diego Zoo’s Pandas Acclimating to New Home After Arriving Safely from China

Yun Chuan and Xin Bao, the first giant pandas to enter the United States in 21 years, have arrived safely in their new home, the San Diego Zoo announced Friday morning.

The two pandas were flown to Los Angeles International Airport on Thursday and then transported to San Diego in a temperature-controlled vehicle, the China Daily reported.

“They will spend the next several weeks acclimating to their new home in a private habitat at the San Diego Zoo and will not be viewable to the public during this time,” the zoo said.

“They are being monitored closely by expert wildlife health and care teams who will determine when the pair are ready to meet the public.”

Yun Chuan is an almost five-year-old male. His mother Zhen Zhen was born in 2007 and was the fourth cub born at the San Diego Zoo. He’s identifiable by his long, slightly pointed nose.

Xin Bao is a nearly four-year-old female whose name means “precious treasure of prosperity and abundance.” She is best recognized by her large, round face and big, fluffy ears

China Daily said two Chinese experts escorting the pandas will stay in the U.S. for at least three months to accompany them through the quarantine period and help them adapt to their new life.