Mei Mei
梅梅
31 years old
Adventure World
Mei Mei was a female giant panda born on August 31, 1994 at Chengdu Base. She moved to Japan's Adventure World in 2000 a...
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Adventure World
zoo Shirahama, Japan
Adventure World, located in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, is a comprehensive zoological institution accredited by the Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums (JAZA) and the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA). It is most renowned for its giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) breeding program run in partnership with the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding and the China Wildlife Conservation Association. As of 2024, the facility has bred 1
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This page gathers the residents linked to Adventure World, the key moments recorded here, nearby institutions, and the articles that add context.
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Pandas connected to this place
2 pandas recorded
Previously recorded here
Pandas that were once linked to this institution.
Rong Hin
蓉浜
33 years old
Adventure World
Rong Hin was a female giant panda born on September 4, 1992 at Chengdu Zoo. In 1994, she and male Yong Ming traveled to ...
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Mei Mei dies from intestinal obstruction
Mei Mei died from a severe intestinal obstruction at Adventure World in Japan.
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Sep 6
2000
Sep 6
Rau Hin born
Rau Hin (良浜) born at Adventure World, Wakayama, Japan — the first giant panda born at the park.
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Further reading on Adventure World
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The Ultimate Panda Documentary Guide: 50+ Films Every Panda Lover Needs to Watch
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.
documentary film guide
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Culture 📚 general
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.
distribution global locations
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Culture 📚 general
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.
japan ueno-zoo xiang-xiang
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Where this place sits in the wider panda world
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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 comprehensive zoological institution accredited by the Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums (JAZA) and the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA). It is most renowned for its giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) breeding program run in partnership with the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding and the China Wildlife Conservation Association. As of 2024, the facility has bred 1