2000 in Panda History
Explore all panda events, updates, and milestones from 2000. This timeline includes birth announcements, conservation activities, and significant moments for pandas worldwide.
All Events in 2000
28 eventsAn An transferred to ocean_park_hk
An An moved to ocean_park_hk.
Mei Xiang and Tian Tian Move to the United States
Mei Xiang and Tian Tian arrived at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, D.C. as China-US friendship envoys under a 10-year cooperative research agreement.
Lu Lu transferred to china_conservation_and_research_center
Lu Lu was transferred to CCRCGP.
Birth of Long Teng
Long Teng was born at Wolong Hetaoping Base, survived the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake.
Birth of Cheng Ji
Cheng Ji was born at Chengdu Base, the twin sister of Cheng Gong.
Birth of Liang Bin
Liang Bin was born at adventure_world.
Birth of Rau Hin
Rau Hin was born at adventure_world.
Birth of Rauhin
Rauhin was born at adventure_world_japan.
Rau Hin born
Rau Hin (良浜) born at Adventure World, Wakayama, Japan — the first giant panda born at the park.
Birth of Long Sheng
Long Sheng was born at Wolong Hetaoping Base in the Year of the Dragon, son of Da Di and Yue Yue, and great-grandson of legendary Hong Kong panda Jia Jia.
Birth of Long Xin
Long Xin was born at Wolong Hetaoping Base, later called the "Genius Panda Mother."
Lei Lei gives birth to first cub Long Xin
After 6 years of false pregnancies, Lei Lei successfully gave birth to her first cub Long Xin at the CCRCGP Hetaoping base.
Birth of Liang Liang
Liang Liang was born at Wolong Hetaoping Base to mother Ying Ying.
Birth of Xi Mei
Xi Mei was born at Wolong Hetaoping Base, a "Hero Mother" of 11 cubs.
Birth of Chuang Chuang
Chuang Chuang was born at china_conservation_and_research_center.
Birth of Chuang Chuang
Chuang Chuang was born at the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda to parents Xin Xing and Bai Xue.
Birth of Le Sheng
Le Sheng was born at Wolong Hetaoping Base, conceived via AI using frozen semen from her father Le Le, who had already died of skin cancer.
Dan Dan Arrives at Kobe Oji Zoo
Dan Dan arrived at Kobe Oji Zoo in Japan as a symbol of hope for the city recovering from the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake.
Jin Zhu transferred to Kobe Oji Zoo
Jin Zhu arrived at Kobe Oji Zoo as the first Xing Xing.
Mei Mei transferred to Adventure World Japan
Mei Mei moved to Adventure World in Japan as part of the China-Japan breeding program.
Wu Gang transferred to china_conservation_and_research_center
Wu Gang moved to china_conservation_and_research_center.
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About 2000 in Panda History
The year 2000 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: 28
- • Birth announcements: 21
- • Transfer events: 7
- • Conservation activities: 0
Data Coverage
- • Locations: 12
- • Pandas mentioned: 23
- • Sources: Official records & verified reports
Timeline data compiled from official conservation institution records, verified news sources, and research publications. Last updated: May 24, 2026