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San Diego Zoo announces public debut date for new giants pandas
SAN DIEGO (KGTV) – The San Diego Zoo on Friday announced the official public debut date for the giant pandas Yun Chuan and Xin Bao.
Zoo officials said guests can get their first in-person look at the panda pair starting Thursday, Aug. 8.
There will be three ways for Zoo guests to see the pandas:
- On the day of their visit, guests can obtain a complimentary “Giant Panda Timed Ticket”
- Guests can enter a standby line on the day they visit the Zoo
- Guests can make reservations for an exclusive “60-Minute Early Morning with Pandas Walk Tour”
Visit https://zoo.sandiegozoo.org/giant-pandas for more information on how to see the pandas.
Yun Chuan and Xin Bao arrived at their new home on June 27 from China. They are the first pandas to enter the U.S. in 21 years.
Since their arrival, Zoo officials said the pandas have been getting used to their new surroundings in the newly reimagined Panda Ridge.
Zoo officials described Yun Chuan as “an almost five-year-old male identifiable by his long, pointy nose.”
Xin Bao was described as “a nearly four-year-old female best recognized by her large, round face and big, fluffy ears.”
TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing
San Diego FC have signed goalkeeper Pablo Sisniega through 2025 with options for 2026-27, the expansion club announced Friday.
Sisniega, 29, was a free agent after playing for USL Championship side San Antonio FC.
This is Sisniega’s third MLS stop after previous stints with LAFC (2019-21) and Charlotte FC (2022-23). He has four clean sheets in 33 league matches.
“Pablo brings depth and experience to a competitive group of goalkeepers who will join us in January,” sporting director Tyler Heaps said. “We are excited to welcome him to San Diego FC and look forward to his contributions.”
Sisniega is San Diego’s fourth goalkeeper signing before their MLS debut, following Jacob Jackson, CJ dos Santos and Duran Ferree. The latter will join Danish club FC Nordsjælland on loan through June.
Sisniega holds a U.S. Green Card and won’t occupy an international roster slot.
Led by head coach Mikey Varas, San Diego will play their inaugural match on Feb. 23 vs. defending MLS Cup presented by Audi champions LA Galaxy (7 pm ET | MLS Season Pass).
Are you ready for San Diego’s biggest holiday party? Syracuse will face Washington State in the 2024 DirecTV Holiday Bowl this Friday at Snapdragon Stadium.
This beloved San Diego tradition, now in its 45th year, comes with more than just the annual college football bowl game. There’s also a 5K run, tailgates and, of course, the Port of San Diego Holiday Bowl Parade presented by Kaiser Permanente.
Here’s everything you should know about this year’s parade:
What time does the Holiday Bowl Parade start?
This family event — deemed “America’s largest balloon parade” — kicks off Holiday Bowl festivities and takes place along the bayfront in downtown San Diego. According to the Holiday Bowl’s website, more than 100,000 people are expected to attend.
The parade starts at 10 a.m. on Friday and will feature unique floats, giant balloons, magnificent marching bands and drill teams.
What is the parade route?
The parade route is roughly 1 mile and begins at Harbor Drive and Grape Street. It runs to Pacific Highway and Harbor Drive.
How much does it cost?
You can enjoy the parade for free if you watch it from the side of the street. If you want an optimal view, you can reserve a seat and purchase grandstand tickets for $30 each here.
Grandstands will be located near the start of the parade on the water side of the street at 1400 N Harbor Drive. Accessible seating is available, and children under 3 do not need a ticket.
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