Ji Lan

Basic Profile

Field	Detail
Name	Ji Lan (绩兰)
Studbook	#1004
Gender	Female
Birth Date	June 27, 2016
Birth Place	Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
Current Location	Nanning Zoo (南宁市动物园)
Status	Alive
Father	Mei Lan (美兰, #649)
Mother	Ji Li (绩丽, #697)
Twin Brother	Ji Mei (绩美, #1003)

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Family & Lineage

The Mei Lan Lineage

Ji Lan’s father is Mei Lan (美兰) — the famous Atlanta-born panda whose descendants include some of China’s most beloved pandas (He Hua, Meng Lan, etc.). Her mother Ji Li (绩丽) is from the distinguished Ji family line.

Siblings

Name	Studbook	Born	Relation	Notes
Ji Mei (绩美)	1003	2016-06-27	Twin brother	Lives at Nanning Zoo with Ji Lan
Ji Xiao (绩笑)	—	2019-06-11	Half-sister	Same father Mei Lan
Ji Ran (绩然)	—	—	Half-brother	Same father Mei Lan

Other half-siblings through father Mei Lan include: Meng Lan, Si Yi, Si Nian, Si Yun Yun, He Yu, He Feng, He Hua, He Ye, and many more.

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Appearance & Personality

Trait	Description
Build	Round and short (圆胖短) — noticeably rounder than her twin brother
Personality	Shy and reserved (腼腆) — the opposite of bold brother Ji Mei
Activity	Dislikes exercise, prefers resting
Eating	Picky with food (挑食)

Keepers describe her as a gentle, introverted panda who prefers quiet corners over active play. Her round body and shy demeanor have made her a fan favorite in Nanning.

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Life Journey

Birth (2016-06-27)

Ji Lan was born on June 27, 2016 at the Chengdu Research Base, the second female cub born to Ji Li and Mei Lan. She and her twin brother Ji Mei were the 9th litter for mother Ji Li, making her one of the most experienced mothers at the base.

Move to Nanning (2019-12-13)

On December 13, 2019, Ji Lan and Ji Mei were transferred to Nanning Zoo (南宁市动物园) in Guangxi, as part of a public education and conservation exhibition program.

Public Debut (2020-01-15)

After a month of adaptation, the twins officially debuted to the public on January 15, 2020, in Nanning Zoo’s specially designed panda pavilion.

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Life in Nanning

Birthday Celebrations

The zoo has celebrated Ji Lan’s birthday every year since her arrival:

Year	Age	Date	Highlights
2020	4th	June 27	First birthday celebration in Nanning
2022	6th	June 27	Double celebration with Ji Mei
2023	7th	June 23	Special themed party
2024	8th	June 29	Large celebration with fans and zoo visitors

Daily Life

Ji Lan shares a spacious, climate-controlled panda pavilion with her brother Ji Mei. The facility features:

• Indoor and outdoor enclosures with climbing structures
• Air conditioning for Nanning’s subtropical climate
• A dedicated bamboo supply chain
• 24/7 keeper monitoring

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Current Status

As of 2026, Ji Lan continues to reside at Nanning Zoo alongside her twin brother Ji Mei. She has adapted well to life in Guangxi and remains a popular attraction, known for her shy charm and round figure.