Toronto Zoo holds preview of giant pandas   

多伦多市长：望多伦多动物园成中国大熊猫快乐之地

多伦多市长福特16日在此间说：“我们很高兴能有此殊荣为中国大熊猫大毛、二顺提供一个家，只有极少的城市和动物园有此机会。希望这里会成为它们的一个快乐之地。”

Toronto (CNS) -- Canadian dignitaries and politicians were among those who got a sneak peak of a giant panda exhibit in Toronto on Thursday.

Speaking at a ceremony for the preview, Toronto Mayor Rob Ford said, "We are pleased to have the privilege of providing a home for Er Shun and Da Mao, because very few cities and zoos have this opportunity."

"We hope their stay at the Toronto Zoo is an enjoyable one," he added.

Toronto Zoo CEO John Tracogna said the pandas' arrival in Canada was the result of many years of hard work by the governments of Canada and China. "Today is a proud day for all Canadians," he also said.

China's ambassador to Canada, Zhang Junsai, was present for the event, as was Michael Chan, Ontario's minister of tourism, culture and sport.

The exhibit will formally open at the Toronto Zoo this Saturday. The pandas will stay in Toronto and Calgary zoos each for five years.