This is a partial list of giant pandas, both alive and deceased. The giant panda is a conservation-reliant vulnerable species. [1] Wild population estimates vary; one estimate shows that there are about 1,590 individuals living in the wild, [2] while a 2006 study via DNA analysis estimated that this figure could be as high as 2,000 to 3,000. [3]
Names | Birth date | Relationships | Current location | Image |
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Bai Yun (F) | 7 September 1991 | Mother of Hua Mei, Mei Sheng, Su Lin, Zhen Zhen, Yun Zi, and Xiao Liwu | Dujiangyan, China Giant Panda Conservation Research Center | |
Bao Bao (F) | 23 August 2013 | Mei Xiang (mother), Tian Tian (father), Tai Shan, Bei Bei and Xiao Qi Ji (brothers), mother of Bao Zai, Bao Yuan, Bao Li | Wolong National Nature Reserve | |
Bei Bei (M) | 22 August 2015 | Mei Xiang (mother), Tian Tian (Father), Bao Bao (sister), Tai Shan and Xiao Qi Ji (brothers) | Bifengxia Panda Base | |
Da Mao (M) | 1 September 2008 | Er Shun (mate), Jia Panpan (son) and Jia Yueyue (daughter) | Calgary Zoo | |
Er Shun (F) | 10 August 2007 | Jia Panpan and Yu Ke (sons), Jia Yueyue and Yu Ai (daughters) | Chongqing Zoo | |
Gao Gao (M) | 1990 +/- 2 years (according to studbook) | Bai Yun (mate); father of Mei Sheng, Su Lin, Zhen Zhen, Yun Zi, and Xiao Liwu | Dujiangyan Panda Center | |
Gu Gu (M) | 25 September 1999 | none | Beijing Zoo | |
Hua Mei (F) | 21 August 1999 | Bai Yun (mother) and Shi Shi (father), Sons: Tuan Tuan, Mei Ling, Wei Wei, Hua Long, Hua Ao & Yang Hu. Daughters: Ting Ting, Hao Hao & Jia Jia | Bifengxia Panda Base | |
He Hua (F) | 4 July 2020 | Mei Lan (father) and Cheng Gong (mother); older twin sister of He Ye, younger half-sister of MengLan, Jixiao, Cheng Feng, Cheng Lan, Fu Dou Dou | Chengdu panda base | |
Jia Panpan (M) | 13 October 2015 | Er Shun (mother), and Jia Yueyue (sister) | Calgary Zoo | |
Jia Yueyue (F) | 13 October 2015 | Er Shun (mother), and Jia Panpan (brother) | Calgary Zoo | |
Jiao Qing (M) | 15 July 2010 | Meng Meng (mate), father of Meng Yuan and Meng Xiang | Berlin Zoological Garden | |
Lin Bing (F) | 27 May 2009 | Lin Hui (mother) and Chuang Chuang (father) | Wolong National Nature Reserve | |
Lun Lun (F) | 25 August 1997 | Yang Yang (mate), Son: Mei Lan, Xi Lan, Daughter: Po aka Bao Lan, Mei Lun, Mei Huan, Xi Lun & Ya Lun | Zoo Atlanta | |
Mei Lan (M) | 6 September 2006 | son of Lun Lun (mother) and Yang Yang (father). Children - Son: Meng Lan, Si Nian, Si Yun Yun, Xing Guang, Ji Mei, Fu Shun, He Feng, Cheng Lan - Daughter: Qi Qiao, Qi Xi, Xing Chen, Ji Lan, Fu Lai, He Yu, Da Mei, He Hua, He Ye | Chengdu Panda Base | |
Mei Sheng (M) | 3 August 2003 | Bai Yun (mother) and Gao Gao (father) | Bifengxia Panda Base | |
Mei Xiang (F) | 22 July 1998 | mother of Tai Shan, Bao Bao, Bei Bei, and Xiao Qi Ji. | Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding | |
Meng Lan (M) | 4 July 2015 (age 8) | Meng Meng (mother) Mei Lan (father) brother of MengEr, MengDa Half brother of He Hua, Fu DouDou, Ji Xiao and others | Beijing Zoo | |
Po (F) [4] | 3 November 2010 | Daughter of Lun Lun (mother) and Yang Yang (father) | Chengdu Panda Base | |
Qi Zai (M) | 1 September 2009 (age 14) | Qinling panda; unknown parents (from wild), Zheng Zheng (mate), Yong Yong (mate), QinHua (son), Rong Rong (son) | Qinling Xian giant panda research center | |
Rou Rou (F) | 29 May 2016 (age 7) | Yong Yong (father) and Meibang (mother) | Duijiangyang Panda base | |
Su Lin (F) | 2 August 2005 | Bai Yun (mother) and Gao Gao (father) | Bifengxia Panda Base | |
Tai Shan (M) | 9 July 2005 | son of Mei Xiang (mother) and Tian Tian (father); brother of Bao Bao, Bei Bei and Xiao Qi Ji | Bifengxia Panda Base | |
Tian Tian (M) | 27 August 1997 | Yong Ba (mother) and Pan Pan (father) Children: Tai Shan, Bao Bao, Bei Bei, Xiao Qi Ji | Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding | |
Tian Tian (F) [5] | 24 August 2003 | none | Edinburgh Zoo | |
Yuan Yuan (F) | Yuan Yuan 31 August 2004 | Yuan Yuan is daughter of Lei Lei (Mother) & Lin Lin (Father). Daughter: Yuan Zai, Yuan Bao | Taipei Zoo | |
Wang Wang (M) | 31 August 2005 | none | Adelaide Zoo | |
Xi Lan (M) | 30 August 2008 | Lun Lun (mother) and Yang Yang (father) | Chengdu Panda Base | |
Xiao Liwu (M) | 29 July 2012 | Bai Yun (mother) and Gao Gao (father) | Dujiangyan, China Giant Panda Conservation Research Center | |
Xiang Xiang (F) | 12 June 2017 | Xian Gu (mother) and Bi li (father) | Ueno ZooSince 2023: | |
Xiao Qi Ji (M) | 21 August 2020 | Mei Xiang (mother) and Tian Tian (father) | Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding | |
Xin Xin (F) | 1 July 1990 | Her mother is Tohui (she died 16 November 1993) Her father Chia Chia is from the London Zoo (died in Mexico on 13 October 1991) | Chapultepec Zoo | |
Yang Yang (M) | 9 September 1997 | Lun Lun (mate), Son: Mei Lan, Xi Lan, Daughter: Po aka Bao Lan, Mei Lun, Mei Huan, Xi Lun & Ya Lun | Zoo Atlanta | |
Yang Guang (M) [5] | 14 August 2003 | none | Edinburgh Zoo | |
Yuan Zai (F) [6] | 6 July 2013 | Yuan Yuan (mother) and Tuan Tuan (father) | Taipei Zoo | |
Yun Zi (M) | 5 August 2009 | Bai Yun (mother) and Gao Gao (father) | Duijiangyang Panda Base | |
Zhen Zhen (F) | 3 August 2007 | Bai Yun (mother) and Gao Gao (father) | Bifengxia Panda Base | |
Fu Bao (F) | 20 July 2020 | Ai Bao / Hua Ni (mother) and Le Bao / Yuan Shin (father) | Everland, South Korea (until April 3, 2024) Since April 2024: Shenshuping Panda Base | |
Kai Kai (M) | 14 September 2007 | Father to Lele | Singapore Zoo, Singapore | |
Jia Jia (F) | 3 September 2008 | Mother to Lele | Singapore Zoo, Singapore |
Names | Birth date | Death date | Relationships | Location | Image |
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An An (M) | 1986 | 21 July 2022 | captured | Ocean Park Hong Kong | |
Bao Bao (M) | 1978 | 12 August 2012 | captured | Berlin Zoo | |
Basi (F) | 1980 | 13 September 2017 | captured | Fuzhou Zoo | |
Chi Chi (F) | 1957 | 22 July 1972 | captured | London Zoo | |
Chuang Chuang (M) | 6 August 2000 | 16 September 2019 | Bai Xue (mother) and Xin Xing (father) | Chiang Mai Zoo | |
Chu-lin (M) | 4 September 1982 | 29 April 1996 | Shao-Shao (mother) and Chang-Chang (father) | Madrid Zoo | |
Jia Jia (F) | 28 July 1978 | 16 October 2016 | Ocean Park Hong Kong | ||
Kang Kang (M) | 1970 | 30 June 1980 | Lan Lan (mate) | Ueno Zoo | |
Lan Lan (F) | 1969 | 4 September 1979 | Kang Kang (mate) | Ueno Zoo | |
Lin Hui (F) | 28 September 2001 | 19 April 2023 | Tang Tang (mother) and Pan Pan (father) | Chiang Mai Zoo | |
Ling Ling (M) | 5 September 1985 | 30 April 2008 | Tong Tong (mate, died in 2000) | Ueno Zoo | |
Ling-Ling (F) and Hsing-Hsing (M) | Ling-Ling: 1969 Hsing-Hsing: 1970 | Ling-Ling: 30 December 1992 Hsing-Hsing: 28 November 1999 | both captured, both liked each other | National Zoo in Washington D.C. | |
Ming Ming (F) | 1977 | 7 May 2011 | none | Xiangjiang Wild Animal World | |
Pan Pan (M) | 1985 | 28 Dec 2016 | Rescued in Baoxing County, Sichuan | Dujiangyan | |
Pandora (F) | 1937/38 | 1941 | Captured | Bronx Zoo | |
Shi Shi (M) | 1970s | 5 July 2008 | rescued in Sichuan | San Diego Zoo, Guangzhou Zoo | |
Su Lin (M) | 1930s | 1938 | captured | Field Museum of Natural History | |
Tao Tao (F) | 1972 | 2 April 2008 | none | Jinan Zoo | |
Tohui (F) | 21 July 1981 | 16 October 1993 | Chia Chia (mate), Ying Ying (mother), Pe Pe (father), and Xin Xin (daughter) | Chapultepec Zoo | |
Tuan Tuan (M) | 1 September 2004 | 19 November 2022 | Taipei Zoo | ||
Xiang Xiang (M) | 25 August 2001 | 19 February 2007 | none | Wolong National Nature Reserve |
Many zoos and breeding centers in China house giant pandas. These include:
In the following table, MC = moved to China.
Name | Date of birth | Place of birth | Other details |
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Tohui (Tarahumara word for child) | 21 July 1981 | Chapultepec Zoo | Died 16 November 1993, a female at Chapultepec Zoo, Mexico City. The first giant panda to be born and survive in captivity outside China. Parents: Ying Ying and Pe Pe. [59] |
Hua Mei | 1999 | San Diego Zoo | Sent to China in 2004. [60] |
Mei Sheng | 2003 | San Diego Zoo | MC 2007. [60] |
Tai Shan | 9 July 2005 | National Zoo, Washington, DC, [61] | MC 2010. |
Su Lin | 2 August 2005 | San Diego Zoo | MC 2010. [60] |
Mei Lan | 6 September 2006 | Zoo Atlanta | MC 2010 |
Zhen Zhen | 3 August 2007 | San Diego Zoo | MC 2010 [60] |
Xi Lan | 30 August 2008 | Zoo Atlanta | MC 2014. [57] |
Yun Zi | 5 August 2009 | San Diego Zoo | MC 2014. [60] |
Po | 3 November 2010 | Zoo Atlanta [57] | |
Xiao Liwu | 29 July 2012 | San Diego Zoo [60] | |
Bao Bao | 23 August 2013 | National Zoo, Washington, DC | MC 21 February 2017. [62] [63] [64] |
Bei Bei and an unnamed twin | 22 August 2015 | National Zoo, Washington, DC [65] | The smaller of the two cubs died on 26 August 2015. [66] |
Twins Jia Panpan and Jia Yueyue | 13 October 2015 | Toronto Zoo | Mother: Er Shun The father is to be determined, but likely Da Mao. [67] |
Mei Lun and Mei Huan [68] | Atlanta | ||
Xiao Qi Ji | 21 August 2020 | National Zoo, Washington, DC. [69] | Mother: Mei Xiang. MC 2023. [70] [71] |
The National Zoological Park, commonly known as the National Zoo, is one of the oldest zoos in the United States. The zoo is part of the Smithsonian Institution and does not charge admission. Founded in 1889, its mission is to "provide engaging experiences with animals and create and share knowledge to save wildlife and habitats".
Zoo Atlanta is an Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accredited zoo in Atlanta, Georgia. The current president and CEO of Zoo Atlanta is Raymond B. King.
Tai Shan is a giant panda born at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., on July 9, 2005. He is the first panda cub born at the National Zoo to survive for more than a few days. He is the oldest brother of Bao Bao, Bei Bei and Xiao Qi Ji.
Hua Mei is a female giant panda. She is the first giant panda cub to survive to adulthood in the United States. She was born to Bai Yun (mother) and Shi Shi (father) at the San Diego Zoo. Millions of people around the world watched Hua Mei grow up via the zoo's Panda Cam.
Su Lin is a female giant panda born at the San Diego Zoo on August 2, 2005. Her name — one of five options in an online poll — means "a little bit of something very cute" in Chinese.
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Lun Lun is a female giant panda at Zoo Atlanta in Atlanta, Georgia. The panda, now 242 pounds (110 kg), was born at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in China on August 25, 1997. Her original name, Hua Hua, was changed to Lun Lun by her sponsor, the Taiwanese rock star Su Huilun.
Mei Lan is a male giant panda born at Zoo Atlanta in Atlanta, Georgia, after his mother's, Lun Lun, record-setting 35-hour labor. Originally identified by zoo staffers as female, Mei Lan was determined to be male by staff in China at the Chengdu Research Base of Panda Breeding. He is the first offspring of Lun Lun and Yang Yang, who are also the parents of Xi Lan, Po, and two pairs of twins, namely Mei Lun and Mei Huan, and Ya Lun and Xi Lun. Mei Lan was relocated to Chengdu, China on February 4, 2010.
Bai Yun was the first female giant panda who was born at the Wolong Giant Panda Research Center in China. From September 1996 she lived at the San Diego Zoo for more than 20 years, until being returned to China in May 2019. Bai Yun gave birth to her sixth cub in 2012 since arriving at the San Diego Zoo, considered the most surviving pandas born at a breeding facility outside of native China. Bai Yun returned to China with her last-born as the 23-year conservation loan of the pandas came to an end between China and San Diego Zoo Global.
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Yang Yang is a male giant panda currently in captivity at Zoo Atlanta. He is the mate to Lun Lun and the father to Mei Lan, Xi Lan, Po, twins Mei Lun and Mei Huan and female twins, Ya Lun and Xi Lun.
Xi Lan is a male giant panda cub currently residing in Chengdu, China at the research Base. He is the son and second offspring of Lun Lun and Yang Yang. He is the brother of Mei Lan, who was born at Zoo Atlanta in 2006; Po, born at Zoo Atlanta on November 3, 2010; twins Mei Lun and Mei Huan, born at Zoo Atlanta on July 15, 2013; and twins Ya Lun and Xi Lun, born at Zoo Atlanta on September 3, 2016.
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Bei Bei is a male giant panda cub who was born and lived at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., in the United States. He was part of US-China relations panda diplomacy, and was sent to the People's Republic of China on November 19, 2019, at the age of 4. He is currently at the Ya’an Bifengxia Base of the Giant Panda Conservation and Research Center in southwest Sichuan province. He is the brother of Tai Shan, Bao Bao, and Xiao Qi Ji.
Xiao Qi Ji is a male giant panda cub who was born at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., on August 21, 2020. The fourth surviving cub of Mei Xiang and Tian Tian, Xiao Qi Ji is a result of an artificial insemination of Mei Xiang on March 22, 2020. Xiao Qi Ji is the youngest brother of Tai Shan, Bao Bao and Bei Bei.
Meng Xiang, nicknamed Pit, is a male giant panda. Born in the Berlin Zoo on August 31, 2019, Meng Xiang and his twin Meng Yuan were the first giant pandas born in Germany. Their father Jiao Qing and mother Meng Meng were both from Sichuan, and arrived in Berlin for 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Germany in 2017.