To read more about the Oakland Pandas Project as well as efforts to help the Giant Panda, check out the following news stories:

	Saving Pandas From Ourselves U.S. zoos seeking popular bears for exhibit will also do vital research for endangered species' survival The San Francisco Chronicle, April 17, 2000 Read more
	Oakland Group on Panda Quest Needs Courage, Patience in China The San Francisco Chronicle, April 14, 2000 Read more
	Smithsonian's National Zoo Signs Giant Panda Letter of Intent with the China Wildlife Conservation Association Read more • View press conference (requires Windows Media Player)
	Oakland May Get Panda Pair City leaders, zoo official to travel to China to seal deal for rare bears The San Francisco Chronicle, March 2, 2000 Read more
	Plan a-bruin to bring pandas to Oakland Zoo San Francisco Examiner, March 3, 2000 Read more