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Adventure World

zoo Shirahama, Japan

Adventure World, located in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, is a combined zoo, safari park, and aquarium affiliated with the Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums (JAZA) and the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA). As the most successful giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) breeding institution outside mainland China, it has collaborated closely with the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding under the Sino-Japanese Giant Panda Conservation Cooperation Program since 1

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Recorded moments

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2018
Aug 14

Birth of Saihin

Saihin (彩浜) was born weighing only 75g — the smallest cub ever at Adventure World — and required emergency medical intervention before being returned to her mother Rau Hin.

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2016
Sep 18

Birth of Jie Bin

Jie Bin (结浜/Yui Hin) was born at Adventure World as the 7th cub of Rau Hin, her name symbolizing the跨 border connections of the Hama Family.

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2016
Sep 18

Birth of Yui Hin

Yui Hin (结浜) was born at Adventure World weighing 197g, the 7th surviving cub of Ei Mei and Rau Hin, named to symbolize connecting cultures across borders.

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2014
Dec 2

Birth of Ou Hin

Ou Hin was born at adventure_world.

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2014
Dec 2

Birth of Tao Bin

Tao Bin was born at adventure_world.

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2014
Dec 2

Birth of Tou Hin

Tou Hin was born at Adventure World, Japan, twin sister of Sakura Hin.

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2014
Dec 2

Birth of Ying Bin

Ying Bin was born at adventure_world.

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2012
Aug 10

Birth of You Hin

You Hin was born at Adventure World, Japan, known for her long, elegant limbs.

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2010
Aug 11

Birth of Kai Hin

Kai Hin was born at Adventure World, Japan, twin of You Hin.

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2010
Aug 11

Birth of You Hin

You Hin was born at Adventure World, Japan, twin of Kai Hin.

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A curated global guide to over 50 panda documentaries spanning seven decades, seven thematic categories, and ten countries — from Pan Wenshi's raw Qinling field recordings in the 1990s to the 2024 Korean theatrical release Goodbye, Grandpa. Every film is verified, reviewed, and linked to the real pandas, keepers, and breeding centers behind the footage.

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Global Panda Distribution Index: A 58-Location Spatiotemporal Report

The giant panda's global distribution spans 58 locations across continents — from the bamboo forests of Sichuan to climate-controlled enclosures in Singapore. This article provides an overview of the panda diaspora: where pandas live, why they're there, and what the geographic distribution reveals about panda diplomacy, conservation, and the species' remarkable adaptability.

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Ueno Zoo Obsession: Why Japan Falls Deeper in Love With Pandas Every Year

Since 1972, when the first pandas arrived as symbols of Sino-Japanese diplomatic normalization, Ueno Zoo in Tokyo has been the epicenter of Japan's enduring panda obsession. From the nationwide mourning when Ling Ling died to the tearful farewell for Xiang Xiang in 2023, this article explores the cultural, psychological, and economic dimensions of Japan's unique panda love affair.

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Coordinates: 33.6644 N, 135.3770 E

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About Adventure World

Adventure World, located in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, is a combined zoo, safari park, and aquarium affiliated with the Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums (JAZA) and the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA). As the most successful giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) breeding institution outside mainland China, it has collaborated closely with the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding under the Sino-Japanese Giant Panda Conservation Cooperation Program since 1