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Ding Ding (2010)

叮叮

alive female Born July 27, 2010

Ding Ding (叮叮, originally named Cai Yun/彩云) is a female giant panda born July 27, 2010 at Ya'an Bifengxia Base. From 2013 to 2017, she lived at Jinan Zoo as a beloved local star, where her name "叮叮" was chosen by public vote to echo "泉水叮咚" (spring water dripping) — a tribute to Jinan's identity as the "City of Springs."

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Birth date

July 27, 2010

Birth place

Ya'an Bifengxia Base of China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda

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China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda

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Ding Ding (Chinese: 叮叮) is a female giant panda born on July 27, 2010 at the Ya’an Bifengxia Base of the China Conservation and Research Center for Giant Pandas. Her original name was Cai Yun (彩云, “Colorful Cloud”).

Life at Jinan Zoo (2013–2017)

Arrival

On January 30, 2013, Ding Ding and another panda, Dong Dong (咚咚), traveled from Ya’an Bifengxia to Jinan Zoo in Shandong Province. Their arrival was eagerly anticipated — they were the first giant pandas to live in Jinan.

Naming Contest

From February 25 to April 5, 2013, Jinan Zoo held a public naming contest for the pair. Ten candidate names were selected from public submissions, and citizens voted for their favorites. The winning pair: “叮叮” (Ding Ding) and “咚咚” (Dong Dong) — together evoking “泉水叮咚” (quán shuǐ dīng dōng, “spring water dripping”), a perfect tribute to Jinan’s identity as the “City of Springs” (泉城).

Jinan Years

Ding Ding thrived in Jinan, growing to approximately 130 kg by her 5th birthday. She celebrated yearly birthday events that attracted local fans. By 2017, she had reached sexual maturity.

Return to Sichuan (2017)

On February 24, 2017, following directives from the National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Ding Ding was listed in the National Captive Panda Optimized Breeding Plan and returned to the China Conservation and Research Center to participate in the breeding program.

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Ding Ding resides at the China Conservation and Research Center, contributing to the national breeding program.

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2017 (1)

Transfer Feb 24, 2017

Ding Ding Returns to CCRCGP for Breeding

Ding Ding returned to the China Conservation and Research Center to participate in the national optimized breeding plan after reaching sexual maturity.

2013 (1)

Transfer Jan 30, 2013

Ding Ding Arrives at Jinan Zoo

Ding Ding and Dong Dong arrived at Jinan Zoo, the first pandas to live in Jinan. She was later renamed through a public contest from "Cai Yun" to "叮叮."

2010 (1)

Birth Jul 27, 2010

Birth of Ding Ding (Cai Yun)

Ding Ding (originally Cai Yun) was born at Ya'an Bifengxia Base. She would later become Jinan's beloved "spring water" panda.

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Life at Jinan Zoo (2013–2017)

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Ding Ding Returns to CCRCGP for Breeding

Ding Ding Arrives at Jinan Zoo

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