Panda Archive

Yuan Zi

圆仔

Yuan Zi is a male giant panda born on 2008-09-06 at Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. His official studbook number is 550, and he remains in active conservation program participation as of current records. He is the offspring of You Hin and the female giant panda registered under studbook number 484. His lineage is documented in the global giant panda studbook to support coordinated breeding management across international institutions. Currently living at ZooParc de Beauval, he participates in the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria’s endangered species breeding program for giant pandas. He also features in educational displays that inform visitors about native giant panda habitats in Sichuan, China. Yuan Zi displays typical giant panda feeding behaviors, spending roughly 14 hours daily consuming bamboo and specialized nutrient supplements. His public presence at ZooParc de Beauval raises over €200,000 annually for giant panda habitat restoration projects in the Minshan Mountains, supporting protection of wild populations in their native range.