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Beauval Zoo announced in October 2026 that the twin sisters Huan Lili and Yuan Dudu will leave France for China in December 2026, ending their time in the Loire Valley.
Lang Yue left Ouwehands Zoo for China, leaving Xing Ya and Wu Wen behind.
Ran Ran's move to Belgium's Pairi Daiza was announced, to accompany Xing Hui and continue the China–Belgium panda programme.
On October 6, 2026, Zoo Atlanta announced that Ping Ping and Fu Shuang will make their public debut on Friday, November 6, 2026, in the zoo's new Arthur M. Blank Panda Grove, which opens to visitors the same day.
At 08:55 US Eastern time on September 27, 2026 (20:55 Beijing time), Ping Ping and Fu Shuang landed safely at Zoo Atlanta; a joint Chinese-American inspection found both in good health, and they entered quarantine with Chinese staff staying three months.
On September 27, 2026 at 02:55, Ping Ping (#1230) and Fu Shuang (#1250) boarded a charter flight at Chengdu Shuangliu Airport for Zoo Atlanta, beginning a 10-year conservation stay after a Chengdu Base send-off ceremony.
Ruth Harkness discovered a newborn giant panda cub in a hollow tree in Wenchuan, Sichuan. Named Su Lin, it became the first live giant panda brought to the United States.
Ming (then called Baby) arrived at London Zoo on Christmas Eve along with four other pandas after a perilous journey from China.
Su Lin, the first giant panda brought to the United States, died from pneumonia caused by a swallowed stick. She was later found to be male upon necropsy.
Ming, the beloved WWII-era panda who boosted British morale, died at London Zoo. A statue was gifted in her honor in 2015.
Chi Chi (originally named Qi Qi) was discovered in Baoxing County, Sichuan by a forest survey team and transferred to Beijing Zoo.
An An was born wild in Sichuan, gifted to the Soviet Union in 1959.
Ping Ping was born wild in Baoxing, later became the first panda of "Panda Diplomacy."
Chi Chi was born at wild.
Chi Chi arrived at London Zoo after an animal exchange via Austria, becoming the only giant panda in the Western world.
Chi Chi moved to ZSL London Zoo.
Sir Peter Scott sketched Chi Chi at London Zoo, creating the iconic World Wildlife Fund panda logo used worldwide today.
Du Du was born wild in Nanping, later became the world's oldest panda at 37.
Du Du moved to Wuhan Zoo.
Mei Mei was born wild in Meigu County, later became the world's oldest captive panda.
Hsing Hsing was born at wild.
Ling Ling was born at wild.
Kang Kang and Lan Lan arrived at Ueno Zoo in Tokyo as the first giant pandas ever to live in Japan, sparking nationwide panda fever.
Chi Chi, the most famous giant panda in the West and WWF logo inspiration, was euthanized at age 18 at London Zoo.
Kang Kang was discovered in the wilds of Baoxing County, Sichuan and later selected as a diplomatic gift to Japan.
Tao Tao was born wild in Gansu, rescued in 1986 at age 14.
Hsing Hsing moved to the Smithsonian National Zoological Park.
Ling Ling moved to the Smithsonian National Zoological Park.
Yuan Yuan moved to Beijing Zoo.
Ying Ying and Pe Pe arrived at Chapultepec Zoo in Mexico City as a goodwill gift from China, one of the last pandas given as diplomatic gifts.
Ying Ying was rescued from the wild in Baoxing County, Sichuan. She was later paired with Pe Pe and gifted to Mexico.
Xuan Xuan was born at wild.
Pe Pe moved to Chapultepec Zoo.
Xuan Xuan moved to Chapultepec Zoo.
Yuan Jing was born at Beijing Zoo, the first giant panda conceived through artificial insemination.
Lan Lan died while pregnant at Ueno Zoo, triggering national mourning in Japan. Her specimen is at Tama Zoological Park.
Bao Bao was born at wild.
Bao Bao moved to Zoo Berlin.
Jia Jia moved to Ocean Park Hong Kong.
Jia Jia was found foraging in Tangjiahe, Qingchuan County and transferred to Wolong.
Kang Kang, one of Japan's first giant pandas, died at Ueno Zoo. His specimen is preserved at Tama Zoological Park.
Tohui was born at Chapultepec Zoo.
Ba Si moved to Fuzhou Panda World.
Basi moved to Fuzhou Panda World.
Zhu Lin was born at Madrid Zoo, the first AI-conceived panda to survive in Europe.
Zheng Zheng was born at Beijing Zoo, the world's first artificially hand-reared panda cub.
Long Fei was born at wild.
Yong Ba was born wild in the forests of Baoxing County, Sichuan.
Qing Qing was born at Chengdu Zoo, the only surviving captive panda cub worldwide that year. She would become the most prolific mother in panda history, with 13 surviving cubs across 9 litters.
Winter Winter was born at wild.
Long Fei moved to the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda.
Pan Pan was born in the wild of Baoxing County, Sichuan.
Qing Qing was born wild in the Qinling Mountains, rescued with her cub in 2001.
Qing Qing moved to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.
Winter Winter moved to the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda.
Yan Yan was born at Beijing Zoo.
An An was found in the wild of Baoxing, Sichuan, and rescued by wildlife authorities.
Xin Xing was rescued from the wild of Baoxing, later became an important breeding male.
Lan Tian was the first artificially-bred panda to survive at Wolong, ending a decade of failed attempts.
Bing Bing was born at Chengdu Zoo, named after the ice blocks used to cool her mother.
Tong Tong was born at Ueno Zoo, the first panda raised entirely in Japan.
Su Su was rescued from Mabian County after being shot by poachers, losing her right eye. She would become the matriarch of a global panda dynasty.
Pan Pan was discovered in poor condition in Baoxing County and rescued by Fengtongzhai Nature Reserve. After recovery, he was named "Pan Pan" (Hope).
Shuan Shuan was born at Chapultepec Zoo.
Shuang Shuang was born at Chapultepec Zoo, Mexico, second generation of the Mexico panda dynasty.
Tang Tang was born in the wild of Pingwu, rescued in 1994.
Su Su moved to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.
Bai Xue was born in the wild in Shaanxi province around 1988.
Xue Xue was born wild in Baoxing, mother of Smithsonian's Mei Xiang.
Ying Ying, the founding female of the Chapultepec panda lineage, died at approximately 14 years of age.
Bai Xue was rescued from Taibai County and brought to the research center in 1993.
Cao Cao was rescued from the wild in Sichuan in 2003 as a cub.
Lei Lei was born wild in the forests of Leibo County, Liangshan Prefecture, Sichuan.
Ya Pu moved to the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda.
Ya Ya (娅娅) was born at Chengdu Base on the opening day of the 1990 Beijing Asian Games.
Qing Qing gave birth to twin cubs Ya Ya (sb362) and Xiang Xiang (sb363) — the first twin cubs in the world to survive through artificial breeding assistance, a landmark for panda conservation.
Xin Xin was born at Chapultepec Zoo in Mexico City, the third generation of Mexico's panda family.
Quan Quan was born wild in Baoxing. She would become known as "Wolong's First Beauty" and a heroic mother of 7 cubs.
Cao Cao was rescued and brought to the China Conservation and Research Center in 2003.
Bai Yun was born at the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda.
Ying Ying was born at Beijing Zoo.
Xi Xi moved to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.
Ling Ling died of natural causes at the Smithsonian National Zoo, making front-page news across the United States.
Ei Mei was born at Beijing Zoo.
Eimei (永明, Yong Ming) was born at Beijing Zoo.
Yong Ming was born at Beijing Zoo.
Rong Hin was born at Chengdu Zoo.
Su Su gave birth to Ke Bi on Barcelona Olympics opening day. IOC President Samaranch personally named him after the Games mascot Cobi — a historic first.
Shi Shi was rescued from the wild in Baoxing County, Sichuan, bearing multiple injuries from intraspecies fighting. He underwent three surgeries at the Wolong center.
Shi Shi was found severely wounded in Wenchuan County, Sichuan and rescued.
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Tohui, the first panda born and surviving outside China, died of leptospirosis at age 12.
Bai Xue was discovered by villagers and rescued in Taibai County.
Eryatou was born at Chengdu Research Base, weighing only 61 grams at birth.
Yong Ming moved to the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda.
Gao Gao was found injured and orphaned in Fengtongzhai Nature Reserve, missing part of one ear from a predator attack. He was rescued and transferred to Wolong for rehabilitation.
Ei Mei traveled to Adventure World in Japan for the cooperative breeding program.
Rong Hin and Yong Ming arrived in Japan for the world's first international panda breeding program.
Mei Mei was born at Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.
Mei Mei was born at Chengdu Base.
Bai Xue escaped from Suzhou zoo and remained free for 80 days.
Ei Mei moved to Chengdu Base for breeding research.
Hai Zi (海子), later studbook #544, was born in the wild near Mianning, Sichuan, in 1994. Her exact birth date is unknown; January 1, 1994 is used as a placeholder.
Dan Dan was born at the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda.
Dan Dan (originally named Shuang Shuang) was born at the China Conservation and Research Center for Giant Pandas in Sichuan.
Long Long was born at Wolong.
Mei Mei moved to Adventure World.
Jiao Zi was born at Chengdu Base. In 1996 she became China's first socially adopted giant panda, sponsored by the Chengdu Cigarette Factory.
Fei Fei was born at Wolong Hetaoping Base, later became the "Carefree Mom."
Yan Yan was loaned to Zoo Berlin as part of a Sino-German panda cooperation program.
Ji Ni was born at Beijing Zoo.
Dan Dan moved to Adventure World.
Guo Guo was born at Wolong Hetaoping Base, daughter of Jia Jia and Xin Xing. She would become a heroic mother of 9 cubs.
Shi Shi arrived at the San Diego Zoo alongside Bai Yun as part of a 12-year China-US cooperative research agreement.
Jin Zhu was born at Wolong.
Shi Shi arrived at San Diego Zoo as a mate for Bai Yun in the Sino-US cooperative research program.
Yang Yang was born at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.
Da Shuang was born at Chengdu Base as a twin with Xiao Shuang, daughter of the matriarch Qing Qing. She would grow up to become one of the most prolific breeding females of her lineage.
Tian Tian was born at CCRCGP Hetaoping Base. He was later selected alongside Mei Xiang for the Sino-US cooperative program at the Smithsonian National Zoo.
Lun Lun was born at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.
Yang Yang was born at the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda.
Rong Hin passed away at less than five years of age at Adventure World.
Gong Zhu was born at Wolong Hetaoping Base.
Tian Tian moved to the Smithsonian National Zoological Park.
Yang Yang moved to Zoo Atlanta.
Xi Xi was born at Wolong Hetaoping Base to Pan Pan and Yong Ba.
You You was born at Wolong Hetaoping Base, later became a pioneer of panda reproductive technology.
Mei Xiang was born at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.
Mei Xiang was born at CCRCGP Hetaoping Base. She was later selected for the Sino-US cooperative breeding program.
Le Le was born at Chongqing Zoo to mother Xin Xing.
Hsing Hsing was euthanized due to terminal kidney disease at age 28.
Lun Lun arrived at Zoo Atlanta as part of a Sino-US cooperative breeding program.
Yang Yang arrived at Zoo Atlanta with Lun Lun as part of a Sino-US cooperative breeding program.
Gu Gu was born at Wolong Hetaoping Base, later became Beijing Zoo's "Security Captain."
Ye Ye (晔晔, sb495) was born at Wolong Hetaoping Base to mother Tang Tang (唐唐, sb446) and father Xin Xing (新星, sb329). She is the elder sister of Gu Gu (古古).
Bing Li was born at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.
Lu Lu was born at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.
Peng Peng was born at CCRCGP, son of Xue Xue and legendary sire Pan Pan, and brother of Mei Xiang who went to the Smithsonian.
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An An moved to Ocean Park Hong Kong.
Mei Xiang and Tian Tian arrived at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, D.C. as China-US friendship envoys under a 10-year cooperative research agreement.
Long Hui was born at Wolong Hetaoping Base.
Lu Lu was transferred to CCRCGP.
Long Teng was born at Wolong Hetaoping Base, survived the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake.
Cheng Ji was born at Chengdu Base, the twin sister of Cheng Gong.
Cheng Gong was born at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.
Liang Bin was born at Adventure World.
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Yu Hin (雄浜) was born at Adventure World — the world's first autumn-mating, winter-birth captive panda, a historic breeding achievement.
Lin Hui was born at Wolong Hetaoping Base, twin of Lin Yang. She would become Thailand's most beloved panda.
Lin Yang was born at Wolong Hetaoping Base, twin brother of Lin Hui (Thailand). Son of Tang Tang and Pan Pan.
Gu Gu moved to Beijing Zoo.
Qing He was born at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.
Xiao Jiao was born at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.
Long Long was born at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.
Twin brothers Xiang Xiang (祥祥) and Fu Fu (福福) were born at Wolong to mother Quan Quan. They would later become a landmark "twin study" — one rewilded, one kept in captivity.
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Long Long arrived at Kobe Oji Zoo as the second Xing Xing.
Jin Zhu returned to China due to intersex condition.
Ya Xing (娅星) was born at Chengdu Base, the fourth set of twins of heroic mother Ya Ya.
Jiao Zi was born at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.
Xiang Xiang moved to wild.
Lan Xiang was born at CCRCGP, one of China's first twin pair of 2002. She would become Chongqing's "Lazy Imperial Consort."
Mei Qing (#547), daughter of Ying Ying (#382) and Da Di (#394), was born at Wolong Hetaoping as a twin of Lan Xiang (#548).
Ying Mei was born at Wolong Hetaoping Base, Ying Hua's sister and Yangzhou's beloved panda.
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Chuang Chuang and Lin Hui arrived at Chiang Mai Zoo in Thailand, beginning a 16-year Sino-Thai conservation partnership.
Lin Hui arrived at Chiang Mai Zoo in Thailand as part of the Sino-Thai Giant Panda Conservation Cooperation Program.
Long Sheng moved from Hetaoping to Ya'an Bifengxia Base, where he spent four formative years.
Hua Zui Ba was born at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.
Hua Zui Ba was born at Chengdu Research Base.
Shuhin was born at Adventure World, Japan, as the first naturally nursed twin panda cub along with his brother Ryu Hin.
Ryu Hin was born at Adventure World, Japan, as the first naturally nursed twin panda cub along with his brother Shuhin.
Syu Hin and his twin brother Ryu Hin born at Adventure World, Japan — the first panda twins successfully nursed by their mother.
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Ying Ying was transferred to Wolong as part of the first domestic panda exchange program.
Syu Hin moved to Shenzhen Safari Park.
Mei Ling was born at the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda.
Tuan Tuan was born at Wolong to Hua Mei — the first overseas-born panda to return to China — making him a third-generation member of the Pan Pan lineage.
Mei Ling (#589, male) born at Wolong Hetaoping, twin of Tuan Tuan (#588), daughter of Hua Mei and Ling Ling.
Tong Tong was born at Wolong Hetaoping Base to Xi Meng and Long Gu.
Yong Yong was born at Chengdu Base, later became the "Master of Romance."
Tian Tian moved to Edinburgh Zoo.
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After 4 years in the wild, Bai Xue returned to the research center with a jaw injury.
Bing Xing returned to Chengdu Research Base.
Mei Ling moved to Beijing Zoo.
Wang Wang was born at the Hetaoping Base of the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda.
Ting Ting born at CCRCGP Wolong, twin of Wei Wei, daughter of Hua Mei and Ling Ling.
Wei Wei born at CCRCGP Wolong, twin of Ting Ting, son of Hua Mei and Ling Ling.
Kou Hin was born at Adventure World, Japan, the first surviving twin born in Japan.
Kouhin was born at Adventure World.
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Ai Hin was born at Adventure World.
Ming Hin (明浜) was born at Adventure World as the smaller twin at 84g, the last cub of Eimei and Mei Mei, in a historic winter birth from autumn mating.
Ying Ying passed away at the Dujiangyan Base at age 15.
Yi Bao was rescued from Baoxing County after being abandoned by his mother in the wild. He was one of 18 pandas named at the 2007 Wolong naming ceremony.
Xi Dou was born at Wolong Hetaoping Base. She would become a record-breaking mother of 8, including Jing Jing who went to Qatar.
Mei An was born at Wolong Hetaoping Base, noted for her yellowish curly fur.
Mao Mao was born at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.
Qian Qian was born at Wolong Hetaoping Base, twin of Duo Duo. She became a prolific mother known for favoring daughters over sons.
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Quan Quan was named through a public contest with over 1,000 submissions, chosen as "泉泉" to honor her new home in Jinan, the "City of Springs."
Mei Sheng returned to China from San Diego Zoo, arriving at Wolong Hetaoping Base.
Xiang Bing was adopted by Microsoft Corporation and named "Unlimited Potential" (Qian Qian).
Ryu Hin and his twin brother Shuhin returned to China, becoming the first overseas-born twin pandas to be repatriated.
Shuhin and his twin brother Ryu Hin returned to China, becoming the first overseas-born twin pandas to be repatriated.
Syu Hin and his twin Ryu Hin repatriated to China, arriving at Chengdu Base — the first Adventure World-born pandas to return.
Xin Ni'er was born at Wolong Hetaoping Base, mother of Korea's Ai Bao.
Kai Kai was born at CCRCGP, twin of Wu Jun and later moved to Singapore.
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Tuan Tuan and Yuan Yuan arrived at Taipei Taoyuan Airport aboard a EVA Air charter flight after a 3-hour trip from Chengdu. They debuted at Taipei Zoo on Chinese New Year's Day, January 26, 2009.
Yuan Yuan and Tuan Tuan arrived at Taipei Taoyuan Airport aboard a EVA Air "Panda Charter Flight" after a 3-hour flight from Chengdu. They debuted at Taipei Zoo on January 26, 2009.
Mei Mei died from a severe intestinal obstruction at Adventure World in Japan.
The "Great Mother" of Adventure World's panda family, Mei Mei, died at age 14.
After fracturing his leg in a play fight with Wu Yi, Yuan Xiao underwent titanium plate surgery — his shaved hindquarters photo became an internet legend.
A Ling (#739), daughter of Ye Ye (#495), was born at the Ya'an Bifengxia Base. Since May 21, 2020 she has been on loan to Anshan 219 Park Zoo in Liaoning.
Wu Jie moved to River Wonders.
Mei Hin was born at Adventure World, Japan, first AI-conceived twin in Japan.
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Kai Kai arrived in Macau alongside Xin Xin as a gift from the central government celebrating the 10th anniversary of Macau's return to China.
Xin Xing died at Ya'an Bifengxia Base at approximately 23 years of age.
Wang Wang and Fu Ni arrived at Adelaide Zoo in Australia, becoming the first giant pandas to live in the Southern Hemisphere.
Fu Long returned to China at age 2 per the Sino-Austrian agreement.
A day after his rescue, the brown cub was moved to the Shaanxi Rare Wildlife Rescue and Breeding Research Center at Louguantai, where he would grow up with other cubs.
Villagers in Foping County, Qinling, found a dehydrated one-to-two-month-old pale brown cub; rescue staff rushed him to safety after more than ten days of care.
Ke Lin was sent to Anji Bamboo Expo Park in Zhejiang for a 3-year exhibition, returning to Chengdu in November 2012.
Yao Xin was born at Ya'an Bifengxia Base, twin of Yao Man.
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A Bao was born at Zoo Atlanta, initially mistaken for male.
Lun Lun gave birth to Bao Lan (nicknamed Po), her third cub.
Po born at Zoo Atlanta, daughter of Lun Lun and Yang Yang, named after Kung Fu Panda.
Zhi Chun was born at Ya'an Bifengxia Base, the last panda cub born in 2010.
Wu Yi was transferred to Wuxi Zoo in Jiangsu for a three-year exhibition period.
Ya Yun was born at Chengdu Base, the youngest of legendary matriarch Ya Ya's 13 cubs. Daughter of Ke Bi (Samaranch-named).
Long Long died from anesthetic complications during semen collection at Kobe Oji Zoo.
Hu Chun was born at the China Conservation and Research Center, later sent to Indonesia as part of a conservation partnership.
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Yong Ba passed away at approximately 28 years old from organ failure at the CCRCGP Hetaoping base.
Yang Guang and Tian Tian arrived at Edinburgh Zoo in Scotland, becoming the UK's only giant pandas and launching a 12-year conservation partnership.
Yang Guang moved to Edinburgh Zoo alongside Tian Tian as part of a 10-year Sino-British conservation partnership.
After going blind from cataracts, Peng Peng underwent successful cataract removal surgery at PLA 108 Hospital, though no artificial lens was available for pandas.
Xin Yue and Zhu Yun moved to Suzhou Taihu National Wetland Park for public exhibition.
Zhu Lin moved to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.
Zhu Yun was transferred to Suzhou.
A Bao was born at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.
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Ai Hin and her twin brother Ming Hin returned to China, settling at Chengdu Research Base.
Ming Hin returned to China alongside his twin sister Ai Hin, settling at the Chengdu Research Base after six years at Adventure World.
Po was born at Atlanta Zoo.
Xiao Liwu received his name at a naming ceremony, chosen from 7,000 suggestions.
Tao Tao became the second captive-born panda released into the wild, and the first using the mother-rearing method. State Forestry Administrator Zhao Shucong opened the cage at 10:13 AM.
Li Li was transferred to Hangzhou Wildlife World.
Cheng Shuang was born at Chengdu Base, twin of Cheng Dui. Part of the legendary "Sun Nursery F4" whose Spring Festival appearance on CCTV News became iconic.
Jia Jia arrived in Singapore aboard a Singapore Airlines Cargo 747 freighter, joining Kai Kai at the newly built 43-million-RMB panda house at River Wonders.
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Monitoring teams found Tao Tao in a recapture cage at Liziping. He weighed 115 kg, was in excellent health, and was re-released the next day.
Bao Bao was officially named at a 100-day ceremony. First Lady Michelle Obama and China's First Lady Peng Liyuan sent congratulations.
Po moved to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.
Zhang Xiang (张想, sb826), the first captive-born female panda raised through mother-rearing rewilding training, was released into Liziping Nature Reserve in Shimian County. This marked the first successful release of a female captive-born panda into the wild, following the earlier release of Tao Tao in 2012.
Zhang Xiang became the first captive-born female giant panda released into the wild. She walked out of her transport cage into the forests of Liziping Nature Reserve, Xiaoxiangling, after 26 months of mother-reared rewilding training.
Jia Yueyue was born at Toronto Zoo in Canada.
Lin Bing returned to China from Thailand aboard a fan-chartered flight, with hundreds of Thai fans accompanying her on the journey.
An An was born at the Shaanxi Rare Wildlife Rescue Center to mother Zhu Zhu.
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Ou Hin was born at Adventure World.
Ouhin was born at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.
Qiao Ke was born at the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda.
Qiao Mei was born at the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda.
Qiao Yue was born at the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda.
Tao Bin was born at Adventure World.
Tou Hin was born at Adventure World, Japan, twin sister of Sakura Hin.
Ying Bin was born at Adventure World.
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Yuan Run was transferred to the Dujiangyan Breeding and Wild Research Center, where she lived with siblings Ao Li Ao and Miao Miao, often playing in mud.
Tao Bin moved to the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda.
After nearly 6 years in Macau, Kai Kai returned to Chengdu Base to participate in the national breeding program, with a warm farewell from Macau.
Hua Jiao became the fifth captive-born panda and second female released into the wild. She disappeared into the bamboo forest at Mama Di release point within 15 seconds.
Jia Pan Pan was born at Toronto Zoo.
Jia Panpan was born at Toronto Zoo.
Jia Yueyue was born at Toronto Zoo.
Zhi Chun and Di Di moved to Anyang People's Park for a three-year exhibition.
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Pan Pan (studbook 308), the world's longest-lived captive male giant panda and genetic founder of ~25% of the global captive population, died at 4:50 AM at Dujiangyan Base due to perianal squamous cell carcinoma. He was 31 years old.
Guo Guo died from acute pancreatitis at Shanghai Wildlife Park. Her cub Hua Sheng also died days later. The delayed announcement sparked public controversy.
Ryu Hin was transferred to Huai'an Zoo in Jiangsu Province alongside male panda A Bao.
A Bao was transferred to Huai'an Zoo for public exhibition.
Long Hui died from cardiac arrest during anesthesia for a tumor surgery at Schonbrunn Zoo.
Fu Feng was officially named "福凤" (Happy Phoenix) at a ceremony attended by the Chinese Ambassador to Austria and the Austrian Vice-Chancellor.
Zhen Duo and Mao Zhu transferred to Yunnan Wildlife Park (Kunming Zoo) — the first pandas to live in Yunnan Province.
Hua Yan was released into Liziping Nature Reserve alongside Zhang Meng — China's first dual-female panda rewilding and the world's first summer dual release.
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Rou Rou entered the Giant Panda Kindergarten, beginning group life alongside other cubs after finally mastering standing.
Xiang Xiang debuted at Ueno Zoo.
Xi Wang moved to Taian for six years.
Peng Peng died from encephalitis-induced cerebral hemorrhage after 11 days in a coma, despite intensive treatment involving neurology specialists.
Yuan Meng was formally named on 4 December 2017, the name chosen jointly by the Chinese and French First Ladies.
Jia Yuan, a severely malnourished wild panda, was rescued from a villager's home in Hongya County.
Ba Xi (八喜, sb956) and Ying Xue (映雪, sb955) were simultaneously released into Liziping Nature Reserve — China's second dual-panda rewilding. Ba Xi, weighing 65 kg, had completed two years of mother-rearing wild training under Xi Mei.
Ying Xue and Ba Xi were simultaneously released into Liziping Nature Reserve — China's second dual-panda rewilding. Radio tracking in 2018 confirmed her survival over 10 km from release.
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Qin Xin was released into Longxi-Hongkou National Nature Reserve alongside Xiao He Tao — the first captive-born pandas rewilded in the Chengdu area.
He He was officially named "和和" after the character from the animated series "Panda and Little Mole," alongside his sister Mei Mei.
After fracturing his left upper canine, Tuan Tuan received a custom titanium dental crown — the first ever fitted on a giant panda. The procedure marked a milestone in wildlife veterinary dentistry.
After nearly two years on exhibition, Qin Qin returned to the Shaanxi Rare Wildlife Rescue Center to begin her breeding career.
Rou Rou graduated from the nursery and moved to Dujiangyan Panda Valley, where she continues to live as a star resident.
He Yu and Xing Chen were officially transferred to the Daxiangling Wild Release Research Base for advanced wild adaptation training, achieving full natural food conversion.
Fu Feng returned to China with her brother Fu Ban — the first pair of overseas-born twin pandas to be repatriated, flying from Vienna via Frankfurt to Chengdu.
Gong Gong and Shun Shun became the first pandas ever to live in Hainan, flying to Haikou and settling at Hainan Tropical Wildlife Park.
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Ji Lan and her twin brother Ji Mei moved to Nanning Zoo, debuting to the public on January 15, 2020.
Meng Xiang received his name at Berlin Zoo.
Meng Yuan was named at Berlin Zoo's 100-day ceremony.
Ran Ran finished wild training and was named a candidate for the giant-panda reintroduction trial at Guanshan, Jiangxi.
Bei Bei returned to China from the US.
Bei Bei returned to China and was brought to the China Conservation and Research Center at Ya'an Bifengxia Base.
Bao Di was named by 73,000 public voters.
Bao Mei was named by 73,000 public voters.
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Yuan Bao made her first public appearance at Taipei Zoo at 6 months old, weighing 22.5 kg, after completing quarantine observation.
Xiao Qi Ji named from 135,000 global votes.
Fuhin was born at Adventure World.
Ryu Hin was born at Adventure World.
Tou Hin was born at Adventure World.
Fu Bao was named through a public vote in Korea.
Qiang Qiang was born at Chengdu Base on Double Ninth Festival, adopted by "Study Strong."
Fu Shuang (福双, studbook 1250) was born on October 18, 2020 at the Chengdu Research Base Moonlight Nursery, daughter of Fu Lu.
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Le Le was officially named through a public vote, with his name chosen from over 37,000 suggestions. "叻" derives from Singapore's historical name Shi Le and shares a homophone with happiness.
Qi Zhen and Qi Bao were officially named at their 100-day celebration, receiving the names "奇珍" and "奇宝."
Ji Xiao moved to the adult enclosure alongside Cheng Feng and Cheng Lang.
Jiu Jiu was named at Madrid Zoo's 100-day ceremony.
You You received his name at Madrid Zoo.
Meng Lan stepped on a red exercise ball, grabbed a spray pipe, and climbed over the 2-meter enclosure wall into the buffer zone. Keepers lured him back with food, and he was unharmed.
Huan Lili made her public debut at Beauval Zoo.
Yuan Dudu made her public debut at Beauval Zoo.
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A routine health check revealed that Fan Xing, initially believed to be male, was actually female — making international headlines as keepers had cared for her for over two years under the wrong assumption.
Yun Hua was born at Chimelong Ocean Kingdom.
Fu Wan was publicly introduced as one of 15 "Class of 2022" cubs at the Chengdu Research Base. Her name — Fu Wan (福菀) — was announced alongside her cohort.
Jia Pan Pan moved to Chengdu Zoo to participate in public education programs.
After a series of 7 seizures over two days, Tuan Tuan was euthanized under anesthesia. Necropsy confirmed gemistocytic astrocytoma — a primary malignant brain tumor.
Jing Jing debuted to the public in Qatar.
Hua Yun Second was born at Chimelong Safari Park.
Xing Yun Third was born at Chimelong Safari Park.
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Meng Xiang returned to China from Berlin.
Meng Yuan returned to China from Berlin.
Over a thousand Singaporeans gathered at River Wonders to bid farewell to Le Le before his return to China. A joint music event "Friendship Forever" was held by the Chinese Embassy and Mandai Wildlife Group.
After 12 years in Scotland, Yang Guang and Tian Tian returned to China and entered quarantine at the Ya'an Bifengxia Base.
Meng Yuan returned to China alongside his twin brother Meng Xiang and was transferred to Chengdu Research Base.
Ai Hin returned to the Chengdu Research Base from the Qinling Panda Research Center, completing a full circle journey across Japan, Shaanxi, and Sichuan.
Jia Hua was born at Fuzhou Panda World.
Kang Hua was born at Fuzhou Panda World.
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Mei Zhu celebrated her half-year milestone — weight 10.88kg, body length 65cm, tail length 9.5cm, with 24 neat milk teeth fully grown.
Xing Qiu arrived at Adelaide Zoo.
Yi Lan arrived at Adelaide Zoo.
Bao Di returned to China from Belgium.
Bao Mei returned to China from Belgium.
Tian Bao returned to China from Belgium.
Hua Bao returned to China from Finland.
Ocean Park held a traditional Chinese 100-day celebration for Jia Jia and her twin brother De De, marking a significant milestone in Chinese culture.
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Ai Lun arrived at Fuzhou Panda World for a five-year science exchange program, entering acclimation at his new home.
Hao Hao returned to China from Pairi Daiza for medical treatment due to health concerns.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto personally names Indonesia's first locally born giant panda cub Satrio Wiratama — nicknamed Rio — a name meaning "knight" in Indonesian, on December 4, 2025.
Hu Chun gave birth to Indonesia's first panda cub.
Rio, the first giant panda cub born in Indonesia, was born to Hu Chun and Cai Tao. Named by President Prabowo Subianto, his full name Satrio Wiratama means "brave, noble knight."
Huan Huan and Yuan Zi arrived back in Chengdu on 26 November 2025 after thirteen years at Beauval Zoo, their stay cut short by Huan Huan's kidney impairment.
Gao Gao passed away at 14:30 due to severe pneumonia and multi-organ failure. He had been under 24-hour intensive care after developing respiratory distress and hind limb weakness earlier that day.
Chen Xing (male, outgoing) and Xiao Yue (female, gentle) arrived in Malaysia for a 10-year cooperation program, following Fu Wa and Feng Yi's return in May 2025.
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Beauval Zoo announced in October 2026 that the twin sisters Huan Lili and Yuan Dudu will leave France for China in December 2026, ending their time in the Loire Valley.
Lang Yue left Ouwehands Zoo for China, leaving Xing Ya and Wu Wen behind.
Ran Ran's move to Belgium's Pairi Daiza was announced, to accompany Xing Hui and continue the China–Belgium panda programme.
On October 6, 2026, Zoo Atlanta announced that Ping Ping and Fu Shuang will make their public debut on Friday, November 6, 2026, in the zoo's new Arthur M. Blank Panda Grove, which opens to visitors the same day.
At 08:55 US Eastern time on September 27, 2026 (20:55 Beijing time), Ping Ping and Fu Shuang landed safely at Zoo Atlanta; a joint Chinese-American inspection found both in good health, and they entered quarantine with Chinese staff staying three months.
On September 27, 2026 at 02:55, Ping Ping (#1230) and Fu Shuang (#1250) boarded a charter flight at Chengdu Shuangliu Airport for Zoo Atlanta, beginning a 10-year conservation stay after a Chengdu Base send-off ceremony.
On September 24, 2026, at the White House welcome ceremony, Ping Ping and Fu Shuang were announced to arrive at Zoo Atlanta within days — the first concrete arrival timing since the April 2026 cooperation agreement.
A supplementary China–Belgium agreement named Ran Ran to join Pairi Daiza under the giant-panda cooperation programme.
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The Panda History Timeline is a comprehensive chronological record of events, milestones, and updates related to giant pandas worldwide. This timeline includes birth announcements, transfer events, conservation activities, health updates, and other significant moments in the lives of pandas across different locations and countries.
Last updated: November 2, 2026