National Zoo’s panda cub has a new name
WASHINGTON - The National Zoo’s panda cub has a new name!
The zoo in D.C. announced on Monday that the public vote is over – and the 3-month-old cub that has captured the hearts of D.C. area residents has been named Xiao Qi Ji.
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The name means "Little Miracle" in Mandarin.
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They say 135,000 votes were registered during the process.
Xiao Qi Ji is one of four names proposed by the zoo.
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The other options included Fu Zai, Xing Fu and Zai Zai.
Patrons have had an opportunity to watch Xiao Qi Ji grow up via Panda Cam.