Tong Tong
童童
39 years old
Ueno Zoo
Tong Tong (童童) was the first giant panda conceived and raised entirely in Japan. Born June 1, 1986 at Ueno Zoo to Fei Fe...
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Ueno Zoo
zoo Tokyo, Japan
Ueno Zoo, located in Taito Ward, Tokyo, is Japan’s oldest operating zoological park, housing over 2,600 individual animals representing 450+ species including *Ailuropoda melanoleuca* (giant panda), *Gorilla gorilla gorilla* (western lowland gorilla), *Panthera tigris altaica* (Siberian tiger), and *Grus japonensis* (red-crowned crane). It operates under the governance of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Environment, holds full accreditation from the Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums (JAZA) and World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA
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Start with the pandas, then move outward into the surrounding archive
This page gathers the residents linked to Ueno Zoo, the key moments recorded here, nearby institutions, and the articles that add context.
Resident archive
Pandas connected to this place
3 pandas recorded
Born here
Pandas whose birth place is recorded as Ueno Zoo.
Previously recorded here
Pandas that were once linked to this institution.
Kang Kang
康康
56 years old
Ueno Zoo
Kang Kang (康康, studbook #122) was a male giant panda discovered in the wild of Baoxing, Sichuan in February 1972 and gif...
View profileLan Lan
兰兰
56 years old
Ueno Zoo
Lan Lan (兰兰, studbook #123) was a female giant panda gifted by China to Japan in 1972 to mark the normalization of diplo...
View profileTong Tong
童童
39 years old
Ueno Zoo
Tong Tong (童童) was the first giant panda conceived and raised entirely in Japan. Born June 1, 1986 at Ueno Zoo to Fei Fe...
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Archive timeline at Ueno Zoo
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Shin Shin gives birth to twins Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei
Shin Shin gave birth to a pair of twins at Ueno Zoo — a male (Xiao Xiao, 晓晓) and a female (Lei Lei, 蕾蕾). This was Ueno Zoo's first panda twin birth. Both cubs remain at Ueno Zoo as of 2026.
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In the library
Further reading on Ueno Zoo
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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.
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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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World map
Where this place sits in the wider panda world
📍 All Locations
Coordinates: 35.7161 N, 139.7711 E
Archive notes
About Ueno Zoo
Ueno Zoo, located in Taito Ward, Tokyo, is Japan’s oldest operating zoological park, housing over 2,600 individual animals representing 450+ species including Ailuropoda melanoleuca (giant panda), Gorilla gorilla gorilla (western lowland gorilla), Panthera tigris altaica (Siberian tiger), and Grus japonensis (red-crowned crane). It operates under the governance of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Environment, holds full accreditation from the Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums (JAZA) and World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA