DC panda fans bam-boo-hoo as US-born cub leaves for China

The National Zoo in Washington is saying a final goodbye to its panda cub Bao Bao.

The zoo is packing up the American- born panda for a one-way flight yesterday to China, where the 3-year- old will eventually join a panda breeding program.

The cub didn’t have to worry about finding overhead bin space or dealing with a talkative seatmate on the 16-hour, nonstop flight. She’s the only panda on the plane, traveling with a keeper and a veterinarian.

In preparation for the trip, keepers have packed Bao Bao’s favorite foods, including bamboo, apples and sweet potatoes.

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