Expired Spend a Morning with the Pandas at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo

This is your invitation to get the scoop on what might be the biggest cele-bear-rity news to hit Washington, D.C. in 2026.

Thanks to PRSA NCC you have a chance to hear about the PR campaign that heralded the arrival and public debut of giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao. Plus, start your morning with watching the giant pandas eat and play in their outdoor habitats and ask questions of Zoo staff.

This fun and informational event is free to attend for PRSA NCC members and one guest per member. The free admission is our way of saying thank you to our members for your continued support.

Our speaker will be Annalisa Meyer, Director of Brand Management and Communications, Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute. Annalisa led the communications program and will share her team’s strategy and experiences in addition to taking your questions.

This event is expected to sell out quickly so sign up today.

Details
Date: March 19
Time: 8:00-8:45 – Panda viewing; 9 am – program
Cost: Free for one member and a guest

Transportation options:

• Address: 3001 Connecticut Ave., NW
• Onsite parking: $40. Save $10 by purchasing your parking pass online at least a day in advance
• Metro: Woodley Park or Cleveland Park (both are red line trains)

Note: we are NOT able to provide coffee or food at this event. But you can bring in your own coffee, or there is a Starbucks across the street from the Zoo.