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Pairi Daiza

zoo Brugelette, Belgium

Pairi Daiza is an important location for giant panda conservation, research, and public education.

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This page gathers the residents linked to Pairi Daiza, 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 Pairi Daiza

The pandas currently recorded at this institution.

2 active

Xing Hui

星徽

Alive
16 years old
Pairi Daiza

Xing Hui (星徽, "Shining Star"), studbook #710, is a male giant panda born July 22, 2009 during a solar eclipse at Ya'an B...

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Xing Hui

星徽

Alive
16 years old
Pairi Daiza

Xing Hui (星徽, studbook #745) is a male giant panda born on July 22, 2009, at the Ya'an Bifengxia Base. He arrived at Pai...

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Recorded moments

Archive timeline at Pairi Daiza

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2019
Nov 14

Bao Di Named at Pairi Daiza

Bao Di was named by 73,000 public voters.

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2019
Nov 14

Bao Mei Named at Pairi Daiza

Bao Mei was named by 73,000 public voters.

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2019
Aug 8

Birth of Bao Di

Bao Di was born at pairi_daiza.

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2019
Aug 8

Birth of Bao Mei

Bao Mei was born at pairi_daiza.

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2016
Sep 15

Tian Bao Named in Belgium

Tian Bao was named in Belgium.

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2016
Jun 2

Birth of Tian Bao

Tian Bao was born at pairi_daiza.

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2014
Feb 23

Xing Hui Arrives at Pairi Daiza

Xing Hui arrived at Pairi Daiza.

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2010
Jul 22

Xing Hui transferred to pairi_daiza

Xing Hui moved to pairi_daiza.

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2009
Jul 7

Hao Hao transferred to pairi_daiza

Hao Hao moved to pairi_daiza.

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In the library

Further reading on Pairi Daiza

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Global Panda Map: Where Can You See Pandas Around the World?

Giant pandas don't just live in China — they're animal ambassadors in zoos across the globe! Grab your imaginary passport and take a tour of the world's panda hotspots, from Washington D.C. to Tokyo to Berlin to Seoul. Discover which countries host pandas, what makes each panda home special, and how you can visit pandas near you!

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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.

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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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Where this place sits in the wider panda world

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Coordinates: 50.5841 N, 3.8869 E