Smithsonian Zoo's Panda Cam Returns After Shutdown

The Smithsonian National Zoo released its first video of its eight-week-old panda cub following the end of the 16-day government shutdown. The zoo was closed to the public as a result of the shutdown, with its 15 live animal cams also suspended. The popular ‘Panda-cam’ is already back online with the zoo due to reopen Friday, October 18. Credit: Smithsonian National Zoo