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1999 in Panda History

Explore all panda events, updates, and milestones from 1999. This timeline includes birth announcements, conservation activities, and significant moments for pandas worldwide.

📅 15 events
🐼 Year 1999

All Events in 1999

15 events
28
Nov

Hsing Hsing euthanized at Smithsonian

Hsing Hsing was euthanized due to terminal kidney disease at age 28.

Related pandas: Hsing Hsing
5
Nov

Lun Lun Transferred to Zoo Atlanta

Lun Lun arrived at Zoo Atlanta as part of a Sino-US cooperative breeding program.

Related pandas: Lun Lun
5
Nov

Yang Yang Transferred to Zoo Atlanta

Yang Yang arrived at Zoo Atlanta with Lun Lun as part of a Sino-US cooperative breeding program.

Related pandas: Yang Yang
25
Sep

Gu Gu was born at Wolong Hetaoping Base, later became Beijing Zoo's "Security Captain."

Related pandas: Gu Gu
25
Sep

Ye Ye (晔晔, sb495) was born at Wolong Hetaoping Base to mother Tang Tang (唐唐, sb446) and father Xin Xing (新星, sb329). She is the elder sister of Gu Gu (古古).

Related pandas: Ye Ye
21
Sep

Bing Li was born at chengdu_base.

Related pandas: Bing Li
21
Sep

Lu Lu was born at chengdu_base.

Related pandas: Lu Lu
5
Sep

Birth of Peng Peng

birth

Peng Peng was born at CCRCGP, son of Xue Xue and legendary sire Pan Pan, and brother of Mei Xiang who went to the Smithsonian.

Related pandas: Peng Peng
4
Sep

Qi Yuan was born at chengdu_base.

Related pandas: Qi Yuan
4
Sep

Birth of Qi Zhen

birth

Qi Zhen was born at Chengdu Base, named after the 7 stitches needed to repair injuries from her frightened mother Mei Mei's first delivery.

Related pandas: Qi Zhen
23
Aug

Yuan Yuan was born at Beijing Zoo.

Related pandas: Yuan Yuan
21
Aug

Hua Mei was born at san_diego_zoo.

Related pandas: Hua Mei
22
Jul

Mei Xiang transferred to smithsonian_national_zoo

Mei Xiang moved to smithsonian_national_zoo.

Related pandas: Mei Xiang
26
Jan

Le Le transferred to Shanghai Zoo temporarily

Le Le was transferred from Chongqing Zoo to Shanghai Zoo for a temporary exhibit stay.

Related pandas: Le Le
1
Jan

Le Le transferred to ocean_park_hk

Le Le moved to ocean_park_hk.

Related pandas: 722

Quick Stats for 1999

15
Total Events
15
Unique Pandas
9
Unique Locations

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About 1999 in Panda History

The year 1999 represents an important chapter in panda conservation and history. This timeline captures all significant events related to giant pandas during this period, including births, transfers, conservation milestones, and other notable moments that contribute to our understanding and preservation of this beloved species.

Event Distribution

  • • Total events: 15
  • • Birth announcements: 9
  • • Transfer events: 5
  • • Conservation activities: 0

Data Coverage

  • • Locations: 9
  • • Pandas mentioned: 15
  • • Sources: Official records & verified reports

Timeline data compiled from official conservation institution records, verified news sources, and research publications. Last updated: May 24, 2026