Wu Wen

Basic Profile

Wu Wen (Chinese: 武雯, meaning “martial elegance”), studbook number 884, is a female giant panda born on August 11, 2013 at the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda’s Ya’an Bifengxia Base in Sichuan, China. Her father is Wu Gang (武岗, sb502) and her mother is Gong Zhu (公主, sb477). She was described by her keepers as cheerful, affectionate, and comfortable around her caretakers.

Journey to the Netherlands

In 2015, during the state visit of Dutch King Willem-Alexander to China, a 15-year giant panda conservation agreement was signed between China and the Netherlands. Wu Wen was selected alongside male Xing Ya (星雅, sb879) as the first pandas ever to reside in the Netherlands.

On April 11, 2017, the pair departed from the Wolong Shenshuping Base in Sichuan, traveling by truck to Chengdu and then aboard a KLM dedicated flight to Amsterdam. Upon arrival, they were transported to Ouwehands Dierenpark in Rhenen, where a €7-million Panda Palace (Pandasia) styled after the Forbidden City awaited them. After a month-long quarantine, they made their public debut on May 30, 2017, with Chinese Ambassador Wu Ken and Dutch Agriculture Minister Martijn van Dam attending the ceremony.

Motherhood

On January 18, 2020, Wu Wen and Xing Ya successfully mated naturally. On May 1, 2020, Wu Wen gave birth to a female cub named Fan Xing (梵星, sb1257) — the first giant panda ever born in the Netherlands. The name combines “Fan” (van Gogh, honoring the Netherlands) and “Xing” (from father Xing Ya). Fan Xing returned to China in September 2023.

On July 12, 2024, Wu Wen gave birth again, this time to twin cubs. The larger cub, a female named Lang Yue (朗月), survived and thrived, while the smaller cub sadly did not survive due to congenital issues. Lang Yue made her public debut in January 2025.

Wu Wen continues to reside at Ouwehands Zoo in the Netherlands as of 2026.

Basic Profile

Wu Wen (Chinese: 武雯) is a female giant panda born on August 11, 2013, at the Ya’an Bifengxia Base. She holds the global studbook number 884.

Her father is Wu Gang (武岗, studbook 502) and her mother is Gong Zhu (公主, studbook 477) — one of the most prolific mothers in the program. She is described as cheerful, outgoing, and playful — a charming and adorable panda who forms close bonds with her keepers.

Journey to the Netherlands

In 2017, China and the Netherlands signed a 15-year panda conservation agreement. On April 11, 2017, Wu Wen and Xing Ya departed for the Netherlands aboard KLM flight KL0892. The Netherlands invested €5.1 million in building a luxurious panda house.

They made their public debut on May 30, 2017.

Motherhood

First Cub: Fan Xing (2020)

On January 18, 2020, Wu Wen and Xing Ya successfully mated. On May 1, 2020, she gave birth to Fan Xing (梵星) — the first giant panda born in the Netherlands. Fan Xing returned to China in September 2023.

Second Birth (2024)

On July 12-13, 2024, Wu Wen gave birth to twins. One cub unfortunately did not survive due to congenital issues. The surviving cub was named Lang Yue (朗月) on October 22, 2024.

Wu Wen continues to reside at Ouwehands Zoo.