Our little guy would LOVE to get up on all fours for his naming day!

Happy Valentines Day to Everyone

In honor of the 100 Day Giant Panda Cub Celebration, PandaCam will start streaming the cub at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, February 15. Stay tuned to the page for the posting of his name!

thanks Lonette for s'caps & Stats update, I thought he reminded me of a cross between the 2 of them, and he is in some of the sizes especially nose pad

He looked like he was getting his 4 legs under him in my video Friday, but couldn't see how much he could raise up

tomorrow we'll be calling him his new name

Naming ceremony is underway at Zoo Atlanta. It's being streamed live here:

http://www.11alive.com/default.aspx

The ceremony opened with beautiful children dancing.
It's 8:20 a.m. den time and the Governor of Georgia is speaking.
Lots of children in the crowd are dressed as little panna bears.
Chief of Staff to Mayor of Atlanta is now speaking.
8:25 a.m. - Here comes the Chinese dragon onto the stage. Tooooooo cute for words! Dancing and doing a great job! The dragon is a hit with the kids.
8:28 a.m. Here comes a "giant" and I do mean giant panna bear on stage wearing a shorts. LOLOLOL

8:29 a.m. Jack Black (Kung Fu Panda) is the special guest.
8:30 a.m. Dragon is bringing in the name. Jack Black is announcing. Po. Baby's name is Po. Pronounced with long "o".

Po?????? LOL

Wee Lan - Po.

HAPPY NAMING DAY, PO!!!!!

It's taken me a while to figure this out, but Po is the name of the panda in the movie Kung Fu Panda. Jack Black was the voice of Po. I've been doing some searching and cannot find Po anywhere listed as a Chinese name, so I guess they just decided to name him after the Kung Fu Panda movie character. I'm a wee bit surprised by that as the names before have been so meaningful.

Oh well, Po it is!!!

ETA: Just posted on the ZA website:

Panda Cub Updates
***BREAKING NEWS***
Officials at Zoo Atlanta and DreamWorks Animation SKG, have issued a joint announcement that the only giant panda cub born in the U.S. in 2010 has a name: Po!

Looks like ZA got a hefty check from DreamWorks, eh?

Wee Lan Po

Been waiting for this!! What a cute name......PO! Love it.

Welcome back, Neets!!!!!!

Here is the official press release from DreamWorks about Po.
February 15, 2011Zoo Atlanta and DreamWorks Animation Announce Panda Cub's New Name
100 Day Celebration Features Appearance by Actor Jack Black from 'Kung Fu Panda' and 'Kung Fu Panda 2'


ATLANTA, Feb. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Officials at Zoo Atlanta and DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. (Nasdaq: DWA) have issued a joint announcement that the only giant panda cub born in the U.S. in 2010 has a name: Po. The name is a tribute to the lead character, Po the panda, in the upcoming DreamWorks Animation film, Kung Fu Panda 2, which will be distributed by Paramount Pictures starting on May 26, 2011.

(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110215/LA48619-a)

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The announcement was made this morning by representatives from Zoo Atlanta and DreamWorks Animation, the official sponsor of the 100 Day Giant Panda Cub Celebration and the naming of Po. Actor Jack Black, who voiced the iconic character of Po the panda in Kung Fu Panda — which grossed over $630 million at the worldwide box office — and who will reprise his role in the upcoming sequel, was present for the naming of the newborn panda cub.

"Today's announcement is the beginning of an amazing alliance between Zoo Atlanta and DreamWorks Animation. Our organizations share a commitment to giant panda conservation, particularly at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding," said Raymond B. King, President and CEO of Zoo Atlanta. "We are proud and honored to share this moment with Jack Black, who has already helped to bring the importance of saving this species to a new generation of conservationists."

Giant pandas are among the world's rarest mammals, with fewer than 1,600 believed to remain in the wild. The giant panda program at Zoo Atlanta supports conservation programs at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding and in nature reserves in China.

In the Kung Fu Panda films, Po is an unlikely hero challenged by preconceived notions of what a kung fu warrior should be. Following the likeable but clumsy Po and his allies on a series of adventures, the films celebrate the power of self-worth and the ability of an individual to affect positive change.

These themes are equally fitting for the giant panda cub. He is an ambassador for his species, helping to draw attention to the plight of giant pandas in the wild. Born to Lun Lun on November 3, 2010, the 3-month-old now known as Po is already proving to be a great ambassador. Followed by thousands of fans on the world-famous PandaCam presented by EarthCam, the cub is expected to make his public debut in late March or early April. View the PandaCam at www.zooatlanta.org/pandacam.

About Zoo Atlanta

An accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), Zoo Atlanta inspires value and preservation of wildlife through a unique mix of education and outdoor family fun. From well-known native wildlife to critically endangered species on the brink of extinction, the Zoo offers memorable close encounters with more than 1,000 animals from around the world. Opening in March 2011 is Complex Carnivores, a new series of exhibits featuring bush dogs, fossa and binturong. Zoo Atlanta is also proud to be one of only four zoos in the U.S. that giant pandas call home: Lun Lun's newest cub, born November 3, 2010, makes his public debut in spring 2011. Other highlights include the nation's largest collection of western lowland gorillas, the nation's largest zoological collection of orangutans and a global center of excellence for the care and study of vanishing reptiles and amphibians. The Zoo is open daily with the exceptions of Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Keeper talks, interactive wildlife shows, education programs and special events run year-round. For more information, call 404.624.WILD or visit zooatlanta.org.

About DreamWorks Animation

DreamWorks Animation creates high-quality entertainment, including CG animated feature films, television specials and series, live entertainment properties and online virtual worlds, meant for audiences around the world. The Company has world-class creative talent, a strong and experienced management team and advanced filmmaking technology and techniques. DreamWorks Animation has been named one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" by FORTUNE® Magazine for three consecutive years. In 2011, DreamWorks Animation ranks #10 on the list. All of DreamWorks Animation's feature films are now being produced in 3D. The Company has theatrically released a total of 21 animated feature films, including the franchise properties of Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda and How to Train Your Dragon.

SOURCE DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc.


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Ditto back Neets :hello:~ didn't see the ceremony, but it will probably be on youtube later~here is the short CNN 48 sec.
{with ad} Lonette for naming information ~ I like the name also ~ unusual for our unique panda Po

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TONlO506Zq8 <Video link 48 sec.


Po squawks, "Hello, Jack"

Po extends paw, "How do you do, my name is Po"

Jack says, "Bye Po"