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Gong Zhu
公主
deceased female
Born September 11, 1998
Gong Zhu (公主, studbook #477) was a female giant panda born on September 11, 1998 at the Wolong Hetaoping Base. Daughter of Da Di (大地) and Tang Tang (唐唐), she was one of the most prolific mothers in the captive breeding program, giving birth to 13 offspring across her lifetime. Her cubs included Wu Wen (武雯), who traveled to the Netherlands, and Qi Qi (七七), born at Shanghai Wildlife Park. Gong Zhu lived at multiple facilities across China and passed away on July 24, 2023 from lymphatic malignancy.
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Birth date
September 11, 1998
Birth place
Wolong Shenshuping Panda Base
Current location
China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda
Status
Deceased
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Gong Zhu (公主, studbook #477) was a female giant panda born on September 11, 1998 at the Wolong Hetaoping Base. Daughter of Da Di (大地) and Tang Tang (唐唐), she was one of the most prolific mothers in the captive breeding program, giving birth to 13 offspring across her lifetime. Her cubs included Wu Wen (武雯), who traveled to the Netherlands, and Qi Qi (七七), born at Shanghai Wildlife Park. Gong Zhu lived at multiple facilities across China and passed away on July 24, 2023 from lymphatic malignancy.
Basic Profile
Gong Zhu (Chinese: 公主, meaning “Princess”), studbook number 477, was a female giant panda born on September 11, 1998 at the China Conservation and Research Center for Giant Pandas (CCRCGP) Hetaoping Base in Wolong, Sichuan. Her father was Da Di (大地, studbook 394) and her mother was Tang Tang (唐唐, studbook 371).
She was named “Princess” for her graceful demeanor and became one of the most important breeding females in the Chinese captive panda program, producing 13 cubs across multiple litters.
Siblings
Gong Zhu’s siblings (all offspring of Tang Tang) included:
- Ye Ye (晔晔)
- Gu Gu (古古)
- Long Hui (龙徽, studbook 526) — the famous Vienna male
- Lin Yang (林阳)
- Lin Hui (林惠, studbook 539)
- Ju Xiao (菊笑)
Family & Lineage
Offspring
Gong Zhu gave birth to 13 cubs throughout her life, many of whom went on to have their own offspring:
| Name | Studbook | Gender | Birth Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ge Ge (格格) | 571 | Female | 2003-09-06 | Mother of Miao Yin, Hua Li, He He, Jiu Jiu, Li Dui, Jing Bao |
| Jun Zhu (郡主) | 572 | Female | 2003-09-06 | Mother of Yang Hua, Ya Jun, Meng Meng, Zhi Zhi, Xin Bao |
| Ya Ao (雅奥) | 583 | Male | 2004-08-13 | Died 2022 from intestinal obstruction |
| Li Li (丽丽) | 611 | Female | 2005-08-16 | Died 2024 |
| Bi Li (比力) | 612 | Male | 2005-08-16 | Traveled to Ueno Zoo, Japan in 2011 |
| Huan Huan (欢欢) | 636 | Male | 2006-08-14 | Loaned to Beijing Zoo |
| Zhu Ling (竹灵) | 682 | Female | 2007-08-18 | Loaned to Weihai Liugong Island |
| Zhu Hai (竹海) | 683 | Male | 2007-08-18 | Died shortly after birth |
| Yun Yun (运运) | 742 | Male | 2009-07-07 | Loaned to Chimelong, later Deqing |
| Shan Hu (山虎) | 790 | Male | 2010-08-24 | Died 2018 from illness |
| Wu Wen (武雯) | 884 | Female | 2013-08-11 | Traveled to Ouwehands Zoo, Netherlands in 2017 |
| Xian Xian (贤贤) | 935 | Female | 2014-08-15 | Mother of twin cubs born 2023 |
| Qi Qi (七七) | 1139 | Female | 2018-07-17 | Born at Shanghai Wildlife Park |
Life Journey
Early Years (1998-2001)
Gong Zhu spent her first years at the Wolong Hetaoping Base. On March 17, 2001, she was transferred to Changsha Ecological Zoo in Hunan Province for exhibition. She returned to Wolong Hetaoping Base on June 18, 2001.
Years at Bifengxia (2008-2015)
On July 21, 2008, Gong Zhu was moved to the Ya’an Bifengxia Base, where she spent most of her productive breeding years. She moved between Bifengxia and Hetaoping several times during this period.
On March 17, 2015, she was moved to the Dujiangyan Base, and later that month on March 31, she returned to Bifengxia.
Later Years (2016-2023)
On April 3, 2016, Gong Zhu was sent to Ganzhou Forest Zoo in Jiangxi Province. She returned to the Dujiangyan Base on July 17, 2017. In 2018, she was moved back to the Wolong Hetaoping Base for her retirement years.
Death
In July 2023, Gong Zhu developed systemic multiple malignant lymphoma leading to respiratory and multiple organ failure. Despite intensive medical efforts, she passed away on July 24, 2023 at approximately 25 years of age.
Legacy
Gong Zhu’s genetic legacy continues through her many offspring and grandchildren. Her daughter Wu Wen (武雯) made history as one of the first giant pandas to live in the Netherlands at Ouwehands Zoo. Her son Bi Li (比力) represented China at Ueno Zoo in Japan. Many of her other descendants continue to contribute to the captive breeding population across Chinese facilities.
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