And CNN national desk assignment editor Stephanie Gallman called the news “UNACCEPTABLE: The Panda Cam has gone down thanks to the government #shutdown. Gene Healy, a Washington Examiner columnist and a vice president at the Cato Institute, tweeted “Pandacam’s shut down, but domestic spying’s still an ‘essential service,’” linking to his column this week. The zoo is home to three endangered Giant Pandas - Tian Tian, Mei Xiang and Mei Xiang’s new panda cub, born on Aug 23.įor many, the news of the end of panda watch has brought out tense emotions, as well as some mockery. “A shutdown will not affect our commitment to the safety of our staff and standard of excellence in animal care.” “All the animals will continue to be fed and cared for,” the statement said. ( PHOTOS: The shutdown’s little-known side effects) But the government shutdown will not impact the care of the animals, the zoo noted. ![]() The zoo is now also closed to the public, as are the rest of the Smithsonian museums. They’ve been deemed non-essential during the shutdown.” ![]() “The cams require federal resources, primarily staff, to run and broadcast. ![]() “None of our live animal cams will broadcast,” the zoo said in a statement on its website.
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