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China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda

中国大熊猫保护研究中心

breeding center China Est. 1980

This is a special place in China where pandas like Bao Bao and Bei Bei live! It's in the beautiful mountains and has lots of bamboo forests.

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  • 🏛️ breeding center
  • 📅 Established: 1980
  • 🐼 4 pandas at this location

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This is a special place in China where pandas like Bao Bao and Bei Bei live! It's in the beautiful mountains and has lots of bamboo forests.

This page contains the full description of China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda and its role in panda conservation.

Pandas at This Location

4 pandas
Photo of Bao Bao

Bao Bao

宝宝

Alive
12 years old
90 kg
China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda

Bao Bao was born at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. and now lives in China. Her name means 'precious treasure' and she loves exploring her habitat!

washington female returned
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Photo of Bei Bei

Bei Bei

贝贝

Alive
10 years old
110 kg
China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda

Bei Bei was born at the National Zoo and now lives in China. His name means 'precious' or 'treasure' and he enjoys playing and climbing!

washington male returned
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Photo of Tai Shan

Tai Shan

泰山

Alive
20 years old
115 kg
China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda

Tai Shan was the first panda cub born at the Smithsonian National Zoo! His name means 'peaceful mountain' and he now lives in China.

washington male firstborn
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Photo of Xiang Xiang

Xiang Xiang

香香

Alive
8 years old
95 kg
China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda

Xiang Xiang was born at Ueno Zoo in Tokyo, Japan! Her name means 'fragrance' and she was loved by millions of visitors before returning to China.

japan tokyo female
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About China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda

The China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda (CCRCGP) is the world's largest and most important giant panda conservation facility. Located in the Wolong Nature Reserve in Sichuan Province, the center was established in 1980 and plays a crucial role in giant panda breeding, research, and conservation. Spanning over 200,000 hectares, the center includes multiple research bases, breeding facilities, and natural habitats. The CCRCGP has been instrumental in developing artificial insemination techniques, cub rearing protocols, and reintroduction programs that have significantly contributed to the recovery of the giant panda population. The center houses over 300 giant pandas, including many that were born overseas and returned to China as part of international cooperation agreements. These pandas participate in the center's breeding program, which aims to maintain genetic diversity and support the long-term survival of the species. In addition to its breeding work, the CCRCGP conducts extensive research on panda behavior, nutrition, genetics, and veterinary medicine. The center also collaborates with international partners on conservation initiatives and serves as a training ground for panda conservationists from around the world. The CCRCGP's success in breeding and research has been a key factor in the giant panda's improved conservation status, moving from "Endangered" to "Vulnerable" on the IUCN Red List. The center continues to work toward the ultimate goal of establishing sustainable wild panda populations.

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