She says she'll still come to the zoo after Tai's departure.

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Tai Shan achieved a certain celebrity status here in the U.S.capital as visitors flocked to the zoo to see him and his parents, and 11-year-old father Tian Tian, who were born in China.

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A lot of people come to the National Zoo, and the first animal they want to see is the giant pandas,".

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The zoo has been preparing for Tai's send-off, helping him get used to the crate that will be used to transport him.

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Four and a half years ago, the National Zoo unveiled its new addition to great fanfare.

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