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2002 in Panda History

Explore all panda events, updates, and milestones from 2002. This timeline includes birth announcements, conservation activities, and significant moments for pandas worldwide.

📅 9 events
🐼 Year 2002

All Events in 2002

9 events
9
Dec

Long Long transferred to Kobe Oji Zoo

Long Long arrived at Kobe Oji Zoo as the second Xing Xing.

Related pandas: Long Long
5
Dec

Jin Zhu returns to China from Kobe

Jin Zhu returned to China due to intersex condition.

Related pandas: Jin Zhu
28
Aug

Ya Xing (娅星) was born at Chengdu Base, the fourth set of twins of heroic mother Ya Ya.

Related pandas: Ya Xing
27
Aug

Jiao Zi was born at chengdu_base.

Related pandas: Jiao Zi
25
Aug

Xiang Xiang transferred to wild

Xiang Xiang moved to wild.

Related pandas: 543
12
Jul

Birth of Lan Xiang

birth

Lan Xiang was born at CCRCGP, one of China's first twin pair of 2002. She would become Chongqing's "Lazy Imperial Consort."

Related pandas: Lan Xiang
13
Apr

Ying Mei was born at Wolong Hetaoping Base, Ying Hua's sister and Yangzhou's beloved panda.

Related pandas: Ying Mei
9
Jan

Bing Xing transferred to Hangzhou Wildlife Park

Bing Xing moved to Hangzhou Wildlife Park with Cheng Ji.

Related pandas: Bing Xing
9
Jan

Cheng Ji transferred to hangzhou_zoo

Cheng Ji was loaned to Hangzhou Zoo, where she lived for over three years before returning to Chengdu Base.

Related pandas: Cheng Ji

Quick Stats for 2002

9
Total Events
9
Unique Pandas
5
Unique Locations

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About 2002 in Panda History

The year 2002 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: 9
  • • Birth announcements: 4
  • • Transfer events: 5
  • • Conservation activities: 0

Data Coverage

  • • Locations: 5
  • • Pandas mentioned: 9
  • • Sources: Official records & verified reports

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