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Zheng Zheng (正正, #834) is a female giant panda born on July 11, 2012, at the Bifengxia Base of the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda. She is known for her fluffy facial fur, which earned her the nickname "Zheng Bao" (蒸包, "Steamed Buns"). As the mother of Ba Zai (八仔), the son of the famous brown panda Qi Zai (七仔), Zheng Zheng has successfully raised four litters of cubs. She was adopted for life by Zhejiang Zhenghui Lighting Engineering Co., Ltd. in February 2013.
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Birth date
July 11, 2012
Birth place
Ya'an Bifengxia Base of China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda
Current location
Qinling Panda Research Center
Status
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Zheng Zheng (正正, #834) is a female giant panda born on July 11, 2012, at the Bifengxia Base of the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda. She is known for her fluffy facial fur, which earned her the nickname "Zheng Bao" (蒸包, "Steamed Buns"). As the mother of Ba Zai (八仔), the son of the famous brown panda Qi Zai (七仔), Zheng Zheng has successfully raised four litters of cubs. She was adopted for life by Zhejiang Zhenghui Lighting Engineering Co., Ltd. in February 2013.
Zheng Zheng (正正, #834) is a female giant panda born on July 11, 2012, at the Bifengxia Base (碧峰峡基地) of the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda. She is known for her distinctive fluffy facial fur, which has earned her the affectionate nickname “Zheng Bao” (蒸包, “Steamed Buns”) among fans.
Zheng Zheng was named following her adoption by Zhejiang Zhenghui Lighting Engineering Co., Ltd. (浙江正辉照明工程有限公司), with the company name “正辉” sharing the character “正” used in her name.
Zheng Zheng shares the same parents with:
Half-siblings from same mother, different fathers:
Zheng Zheng has successfully raised four litters of cubs:
| Name | Birth Date | Gender | Father | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zheng Zi (正仔) | August 21, 2019 | Female | — | Studbook #1211 |
| Ba Zai (八仔) | July 16, 2021 | Male | Qi Zai (七仔, #802) | Studbook #1260 |
| Zheng Zheng 2023 Large Cub | August 9, 2023 | Male | — | Twin |
| Zheng Zheng 2023 Small Cub | August 9, 2023 | Male | — | Twin |
On August 9, 2023, Zheng Zheng gave birth to male twin cubs at the Qinling Giant Panda Research Center. This made her a mother of four litters total. Both cubs were reported to be in good health after the birth.
Zheng Zheng is the mother of Ba Zai (八仔, #1260), the son of Qi Zai (七仔), the world’s only captive brown-and-white giant panda. This pairing demonstrated successful breeding between the Qinling subspecies and the brown panda lineage.
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| July 11, 2012 | Born at Bifengxia Base |
| February 1, 2013 | Adopted for life by Zhejiang Zhenghui Lighting Engineering Co., Ltd. |
| November 20, 2014 | Transferred to Wolong Shenshuping Base (中华大熊猫苑) |
| September 29, 2015 | Transferred to Ningbo Youngor Zoo with Jia Jia (嘉嘉) |
| April 16, 2018 | Returned to Chengdu, Sichuan for breeding program |
| April 2020 | Transferred to Shaanxi Rare Wildlife Rescue & Breeding Research Center for breeding exchange |
| August 9, 2023 | Gave birth to twin male cubs at Qinling Giant Panda Research Center |
Zheng Zheng is distinguished by her fluffy facial fur, which gives her a rounder, softer appearance compared to other pandas. This physical trait is the origin of her nickname “Zheng Bao” (蒸包, “Steamed Buns”).
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