Parting ways: National Zoo panda preps for China

Tai Shan the giant panda born at the National Zoo in 2005 is scheduled to be transported to China at the beginning of 2010 per an agreement between the zoo and the Chinese government The panda whose name means Peaceful Mountain has captivated Americans and zoo visitors during the past four and a half years Those who have nurtured him since birth say the day he leaves will be bittersweet