A giant panda who has lived at a US zoo for 20 years has embarked on her journey back home to China today, with millions of Chinese eagerly awaiting her return.
In a statement, Memphis Zoo confirmed Ya Ya "began her journey back to China" today, leaving the zoo to take a flight expected at noon bound for Shanghai.
The zoo said she's being accompanied by the zoo's senior veterinarian and Chief Zoological Officer - who have a combined total of more than 25 years of giant panda experience.
