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Zhu Yun
竹韵
alive female
Born July 17, 2002
Zhu Yun (竹韵), studbook #549, is a female giant panda born on July 17, 2002, at the Wolong Hetaoping Base. Known as one of the "Four Beauties of Bamboo, Orchid, Chrysanthemum and Plum" (梅兰竹菊), she is the daughter of Lei Lei (雷雷) and Da Di (大地). She gave birth to her first cubs, twin daughters Hu Bao (沪宝) and Min Min (闽闽), in 2008. Her son Jin Hu (金虎) was born in 2010. From 2011 to 2025, she lived at the Suzhou Taihu National Wetland Park before returning to the Dujiangyan Base in August 2025.
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Birth date
July 17, 2002
Birth place
Wolong Hetaoping Base of China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda
Current location
China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda Dujiangyan Base
Status
Alive
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Zhu Yun (竹韵), studbook #549, is a female giant panda born on July 17, 2002, at the Wolong Hetaoping Base. Known as one of the "Four Beauties of Bamboo, Orchid, Chrysanthemum and Plum" (梅兰竹菊), she is the daughter of Lei Lei (雷雷) and Da Di (大地). She gave birth to her first cubs, twin daughters Hu Bao (沪宝) and Min Min (闽闽), in 2008. Her son Jin Hu (金虎) was born in 2010. From 2011 to 2025, she lived at the Suzhou Taihu National Wetland Park before returning to the Dujiangyan Base in August 2025.
Basic Profile
Zhu Yun (Chinese: 竹韵) is a female giant panda born on July 17, 2002, at the Wolong Hetaoping Base. She holds the global studbook number 549. She is one of the celebrated “Four Beauties of Bamboo, Orchid, Chrysanthemum and Plum” (梅兰竹菊) — a group of four exceptionally beautiful pandas named after the four noble plants in Chinese culture. Her parents are Lei Lei (雷雷, studbook 374) and Da Di (大地, studbook 394).
Relocation History
- 2002-07-17: Born at Wolong Hetaoping Base
- 2004-03-03: Moved to Ya’an Bifengxia Base
- 2011-09-07: Transferred to Suzhou Taihu National Wetland Park
- 2025-08-24: Returned to Dujiangyan Base
Motherhood
2008: First Birth
On September 3, 2008, Zhu Yun gave birth to her first cubs — twin daughters. Although it was her first delivery, she demonstrated strong maternal instincts. The twins were named Hu Bao (沪宝) and Min Min (闽闽). Hu Bao would later travel to Singapore under the name Jia Jia (嘉嘉), while Min Min remained in China.
2010: Jin Hu
On July 8, 2010, at 10:04 AM, Zhu Yun gave birth to a male cub weighing 159.9 grams, with a body length of 14.8 cm. This was the first giant panda cub born at the Wolong Center in 2010. The cub was named Jin Hu (金虎) and later resided at Dalian Forest Zoo.
Life at Suzhou
Zhu Yun and another panda named Xin Yue (新月) arrived at Suzhou Taihu National Wetland Park on September 7, 2011. They became beloved attractions in the Suzhou area. On September 7, 2023, the park celebrated their 12th anniversary in Suzhou with special treats including fruits and bamboo.
Farewell
On August 14, 2025, Suzhou Taihu held a birthday farewell event for Zhu Yun and Xin Yue. The park issued a letter to Suzhou citizens expressing gratitude and promising continued contact with the pandas’ caretakers.
On August 24, 2025, Zhu Yun and Xin Yue departed Suzhou and returned to Sichuan, taking up residence at the Dujiangyan Base of the China Conservation and Research Center.
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12 half-siblings.
The majority share the same father, Da Di
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Father: Da Di (SB 394)
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Wolong Hetaoping Base of China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda
Birth placeWolong, China
2002 to 2011
Research center
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Zhu Yun Moves to SuzhouSuzhou, China
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China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda Dujiangyan Base
Current residenceDujiangyan, China
2025 to present
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