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Tiergarten Schönbrunn

zoo Vienna, Austria

Tiergarten Schönbrunn, the oldest continuously operating zoo in the world, is located in the 13th district of Vienna, Austria, nestled within the historic Schönbr

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This page gathers the residents linked to Tiergarten Schönbrunn, 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 Tiergarten Schönbrunn

The pandas currently recorded at this institution.

1 active

Dun Dun

顿顿

Alive
5 years old
Tiergarten Schönbrunn

Dun Dun (顿顿, studbook #1336), also known as Lan Yun (兰韵), is a female giant panda born July 29, 2020 at the Wolong Shens...

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Previously recorded here

Pandas that were once linked to this institution.

1

Long Hui

龙徽

Deceased
25 years old
Tiergarten Schönbrunn

Long Hui was a male giant panda born on September 26, 2000 at the Wolong Hetaoping Base. He moved to Vienna's Schonbrunn...

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Recorded moments

Archive timeline at Tiergarten Schönbrunn

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2019
Apr 15

Yuan Yuan Arrives in Austria

Yuan Yuan arrived at Schonbrunn Zoo.

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2016
Dec 9

Long Hui dies during tumor surgery

Long Hui died from cardiac arrest during anesthesia for a tumor surgery at Schonbrunn Zoo.

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2016
Nov 23

Fu Feng Named at Schönbrunn Zoo

Fu Feng was officially named "福凤" (Happy Phoenix) at a ceremony attended by the Chinese Ambassador to Austria and the Austrian Vice-Chancellor.

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2016
Aug 7

Birth of Fu Ban

Fu Ban (福伴) was born at Schönbrunn Zoo alongside his twin sister Fu Feng — the world's first twin cubs raised entirely by their mother through natural maternal care, with no hand-rearing needed.

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2016
Aug 7

Birth of Fu Feng

Fu Feng was born at Schönbrunn Zoo alongside her twin brother Fu Ban — together they made history as the world's first twin pandas raised entirely by their mother without human assistance.

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2013
Aug 14

Birth of Fu Bao

Fu Bao was born at Schonbrunn Zoo, third cub of Yang Yang and Long Hui.

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2010
Aug 23

Birth of Fu Hu

Fu Hu was born at Schonbrunn Zoo, second naturally conceived panda in Europe.

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2007
Aug 23

Birth of Fu Long

Fu Long was born at Schonbrunn Zoo, the first naturally conceived panda in Europe in 25 years.

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2003
Mar 3

Long Hui transferred to Schonbrunn Zoo

Long Hui arrived at Vienna's Schonbrunn Zoo with Yang Yang, beginning the China-Austria panda program.

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2003
Mar 1

Yang Yang transferred to schonbrunn_zoo

Yang Yang traveled to Vienna's Schönbrunn Zoo with Long Hui.

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In the library

Further reading on Tiergarten Schönbrunn

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Cover image for "Global Panda Map: Where Can You See Pandas Around the World?"
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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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Vienna's Miracle: How Schönbrunn Zoo Achieves Natural Panda Mating

The Schönbrunn Zoo in Vienna is the only zoo in Europe where giant pandas have consistently achieved natural mating without artificial insemination. This article examines the environmental, behavioral, and husbandry factors — enclosure design, minimal human interference, seasonal light cycling — that have made Vienna the global model for natural panda reproduction.

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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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World map

Where this place sits in the wider panda world

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Coordinates: 48.1822 N, 16.3027 E

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About Tiergarten Schönbrunn

Tiergarten Schönbrunn, the oldest continuously operating zoo in the world, is located in the 13th district of Vienna, Austria, nestled within the historic Schönbr