Guangzhou Zoo Timeline

The "Guangdong Zoo Tram" (广动号) panda-themed tram launched, featuring Ya Yi's aerial gymnastics image. Guangzhou Zoo's new panda house opened, with Ya Yi, Xing Yi, Jiu Jiu, and You You forming the "National Treasure F4."

Jiu Jiu moved to Guangzhou Zoo with You You.

You You moved to Guangzhou Zoo.

Guangzhou Zoo held a National Games (全运) themed birthday for Ya Yi, featuring bamboo soccer goals, flower-filled bamboo-woven balls, and an ice cake.

Ya Yi passed a comprehensive health assessment conducted by an expert team from the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, confirming her good health.

Ya Yi received a birthday flower wall made entirely of flowers, fruits, and vegetables for her 11th birthday at Guangzhou Zoo.

Ya Yi's 10th birthday celebration was livestreamed across multiple platforms, attracting over 10,000 participants.

Ya Yi found and drank from a discarded visitor beverage in her enclosure. The incident sparked public discussion about visitor conduct and the zoo later strengthened enforcement of rules against dropping items into panda enclosures.

Guangzhou Zoo invited students from Guangzhou Zhongxing Primary School to join Ya Yi and Xing Yi's 9th birthday celebration, preparing special enrichment treats.

Guangzhou Zoo held a joint "adulthood" birthday celebration for Ya Yi and Xing Yi, marking their transition to adult pandas at 5 years old.

Ya Yi and Xing Yi flew back to Guangzhou and moved into the newly renovated panda house with expanded indoor and outdoor spaces.

Ya Yi and her cousin Xing Yi arrived at Guangzhou Zoo, replacing the twin sisters Wen Li and Wen Ya who returned to Chengdu. The pair made their public debut immediately.