 Pandas left on a chartered flight bound for the San Diego Zoo. A sending-off ceremony in the Chinese province of Sichuan was attended by U.S. and Chinese dignitaries, including San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria. It's a continuation of a legacy of leadership when it comes to conserving the giant panda. The San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance has been doing this work for a very long time. It's something that, as a San Diegan, I'm proud of the contributions my city has made to the preservation of this incredible creature. And this is an opportunity to add another chapter to that book.