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San Diego, California - San Diego Zoo visitors will be able to see the "precious" 20-week-old giant panda cub for the first time beginning this weekend.

Zhen Zhen (pronounced jun jun), which means precious in Chinese, will make her first public appearance Saturday, December 21 and will continue to be on exhibit 9 to 11 a.m. daily while her walking and climbing skills improve. Keepers say they expect Zhen Zhen and her mother Bai Yun may decide to extend the hours the pair spends outdoors as the cub begins to feel more comfortable maneuvering around her new environment.

Only in the last two weeks has Zhen Zhen begin to explore areas outside of the den. Her mother, Bai Yun, has been spending more time outdoors eating and sleeping. Friday a few special guests got a sneak peek at the cub, watching her explore her new surroundings and practicing her climbing skills.

Bai Yun and the cub can be seen 24 hours a day through the Zoo's Panda Cam at www.sandiegozoo.org.