Yuan Yuan

Yuan Yuan is a male giant panda born on 2010-08-15 at Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. His official studbook number is 1091, and he has remained in healthy condition since birth. He is the offspring of Mei Lan and Tai Shan. Both of his parents were part of the captive giant panda breeding program managed by the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding prior to his birth. Currently living at ZooParc de Beauval, he participates in the cooperative international giant panda conservation breeding program between Chinese and French wildlife institutions. He was transferred to the facility in August 2011 after reaching one year of age. Yuan Yuan displays typical giant panda foraging behaviors, spending approximately 12 hours daily consuming bamboo and prepared nutrient biscuits. He is a popular resident at ZooParc de Beauval, helping educate European visitors about giant panda habitat threats and supporting global fundraising for wild panda habitat protection efforts in Sichuan, China.