Washington ( CNN ) -- Tai Shan , a 4-year - old giant panda , is to be delivered to China next week . A farewell party was held at the National Zoo in Washington on Saturday . He will be joined in China by Mei Ling -- a year - old female born at Zoo Atlanta in Georgia . They will take part in a breeding program aimed at increasing China 's panda population .
Tai Shan , a 4-year - old giant panda , is to be delivered to China next week . A farewell party was held at the National Zoo in Washington on Saturday . He will be joined in China by Mei Ling -- a year - old female born at Zoo Atlanta in Georgia . They will take part in a breeding program aimed at increasing China 's panda population .