De De

Basic Profile

De De (Chinese: 得得), affectionately called “Xi Lao” (细佬 / Little Brother) in Cantonese, is a male giant panda born on August 15, 2024, at Ocean Park Hong Kong. He and his twin sister Ga Ga are the first giant pandas ever born in Hong Kong.

Names

• 得得 (De De): Official name announced May 27, 2025. The name means “to gain” (得), paired with his sister’s name “加加” (to add), forming the auspicious phrase “加加得得”
• 细佬 (Xi Lao): Cantonese nickname meaning “little brother,” given by Hong Kong residents and media before the official naming
• “Little Brother”: English nickname, as he is the younger twin

Early Development

De De was born at 3:27 AM on August 15, 2024, 81 minutes after his sister Ga Ga, weighing 112 grams at birth. He grew steadily under the care of his mother Ying Ying and Ocean Park’s veterinary team.

By May 2025, at approximately 9 months old, De De weighed over 21 kg. He had begun imitating his mother’s bamboo-eating motions, gnawing on bamboo leaves though still relying primarily on breast milk and formula.

Described by keepers as outgoing and playful, De De loves interacting with his keepers and wrestling with his mother Ying Ying. His active, curious nature makes him a natural performer in the exhibit.

Family & Lineage

Parents

Father: Le Le (乐乐), Studbook #606

• Born August 8, 2005, at Wolong Hetaoping Base
• Arrived at Ocean Park Hong Kong in 2007 as a 10th anniversary gift to Hong Kong

Mother: Ying Ying (盈盈), Studbook #610

• Gifted alongside Le Le to Hong Kong in 2007
• Became the oldest first-time panda mother on record at approximately 19 years old

Sibling

• Ga Ga (加加): Twin sister, born 81 minutes before De De. Her name means “to add,” paired with his “得” (to gain)

Timeline of Notable Events

2024

• August 15: Born at Ocean Park Hong Kong at 3:27 AM
• November 23: 100-day celebration with sister Ga Ga

2025

• February 15: Half-birthday celebration; naming competition launched
• February 16: First public appearance
• March 21: Public appearance with mother Ying Ying and sister Ga Ga
• May 22: New habitat opened
• May 27: Official name “得得” (De De) announced; moved to expanded habitat with mother and sister; weight >21 kg

Sources & Further Reading

• Ocean Park Hong Kong official announcements (2024-2025)
• Hong Kong Government press releases
• Media coverage of the 2024 twin panda birth
• Ocean Park naming competition results (May 27, 2025)