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Copenhagen Zoo

zoo Frederiksberg, Denmark

Copenhagen Zoo, located in Frederiksberg, Denmark, is one of the oldest continuously operating zoological institutions in Europe, governed by the Copenhagen Zoological Society and accredited by both the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA) and World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA). Its 0.27 km² campus houses over 3,000 individuals representing 264 species, including vulnerable *Panthera leo persica* (Asiatic lion), critically endangered *Diceros bicornis minor* (south-central black rhinoceros), and near-threatened *Ailurus fulgens* (red panda), all managed under EAZA Ex-situ Programmes (EEPs) to support global species survival. The zoo’s 2019 Panda House, designed by

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This page gathers the residents linked to Copenhagen Zoo, the key moments recorded here, nearby institutions, and the articles that add context.

Resident archive

Pandas connected to this place

2 pandas recorded

Currently at Copenhagen Zoo

The pandas currently recorded at this institution.

2 active

Mao Sun

毛笋

Alive
11 years old
Copenhagen Zoo

Mao Sun (毛笋), studbook #919, is a female giant panda born on July 26, 2014 at the Chengdu Research Base. Her parents are...

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Xing Er

星二

Alive
12 years old
Copenhagen Zoo

Xing Er (星二), studbook #900, is a male giant panda born on August 23, 2013 at the Chengdu Research Base. His parents are...

captive-bred twin chengdu-base +4
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Recorded moments

Archive timeline at Copenhagen Zoo

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2020
Jun 8

Xing Er Escapes Panda House

Xing Er briefly escaped from his enclosure.

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2019
Apr 10

Mao Sun Queen Inauguration

Danish Queen inaugurated Mao Sun's panda house.

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2019
Apr 4

Mao Sun Arrives in Denmark

Mao Sun arrived at Copenhagen Zoo.

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2019
Apr 4

Xing Er Arrives in Denmark

Xing Er arrived at Copenhagen Zoo.

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2015
Jul 26

Mao Sun transferred to copenhagen_zoo

Mao Sun moved to copenhagen_zoo.

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World map

Where this place sits in the wider panda world

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Coordinates: 55.6720 N, 12.5222 E

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About Copenhagen Zoo

Copenhagen Zoo, located in Frederiksberg, Denmark, is one of the oldest continuously operating zoological institutions in Europe, governed by the Copenhagen Zoological Society and accredited by both the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA) and World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA). Its 0.27 km² campus houses over 3,000 individuals representing 264 species, including vulnerable Panthera leo persica (Asiatic lion), critically endangered Diceros bicornis minor (south-central black rhinoceros), and near-threatened Ailurus fulgens (red panda), all managed under EAZA Ex-situ Programmes (EEPs) to support global species survival. The zoo’s 2019 Panda House, designed by