Shuang Shuang

Basic Profile

Shuang Shuang (Chinese: 双双, adopted name Ba Xiao Bao/霸小宝) is a male giant panda born on June 23, 2019 at Chongqing Zoo. His mother is Lan Xiang (兰香) and his twin brother is Chong Chong (重重).

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The Four Happy Meatballs

On June 23, 2019, two female pandas at Chongqing Zoo gave birth to twins on the same day, a first in the zoo’s 60-year history:

• Lan Xiang’s twins: Shuang Shuang (male) and Chong Chong (male)
• Mang Zai’s twins: Xi Xi (female) and Qing Qing (female)

Through a global naming contest, the four cubs were named 双双、重重、喜喜、庆庆 — together forming “双重喜庆” (Double Happiness Celebration). They are affectionately known as the “Four Treasures” (四宝) or “Four Happy Meatballs” (四喜丸子).

Growth

Shuang Shuang was cared for 24/7 by zoo staff. At his 100-day checkup, he weighed 5,809 g — the heaviest of the four cubs.

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Enrichment Stars

The Four Meatballs became internet sensations for their creative enrichment:

• “围炉煮茶” (Sitting around a stove drinking tea)
• “搓麻将” (Playing mahjong)

These staged interactions delight visitors and are scheduled during specific viewing hours.

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Adoption

In September 2023, Shuang Shuang and Chong Chong were lifelong adopted by Weilong (卫龙), a popular snack company. Shuang Shuang was renamed “Ba Xiao Bao” (霸小宝).