WASHINGTON – Pandas are, to many, a gateway animal. People are drawn in by the bears’ charm and sweetness and before they ...

As the National Zoo unveils its latest giant pandas to the public, adoring fans are embracing the newcomers from China.

“People will come to the zoo to see a giant panda, and then they'll fall ... efforts and research focused on the beloved bears, other animals in the same habitats have seen rises in population.

Charboneau, Kinsel and Bossi, like the countless panda fans around the world, are drawn to the bears' seemingly infinite charm – an aspect of the animals that still enthralls zoo officials.

How early does the panda house open? What’s the best time to see the pandas awake and active? Here’s what you need to know as ...