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2004 in Panda History

Explore all panda events, updates, and milestones from 2004. This timeline includes birth announcements, conservation activities, and significant moments for pandas worldwide.

📅 17 events
🐼 Year 2004

All Events in 2004

17 events
20
Oct

Ying Ying was transferred to Wolong as part of the first domestic panda exchange program.

Related pandas: Ying Ying
8
Sep

Shu Qing was born at chengdu_base.

Related pandas: Shu Qing
8
Sep

Syu Hin transferred to shenzhen_safari_park

Syu Hin moved to shenzhen_safari_park.

Related pandas: Xin Yue
1
Sep

Mei Ling was born at china_conservation_and_research_center.

Related pandas: Yong Yong
1
Sep

Tuan Tuan was born at Wolong to Hua Mei — the first overseas-born panda to return to China — making him a third-generation member of the Pan Pan lineage.

Related pandas: Tuan Tuan
1
Sep

Mei Ling born at Wolong CCRCGP, twin of Tuan Tuan, daughter of Hua Mei and Ling Ling.

Related pandas: Shu Qing
30
Aug

Tong Tong was born at Wolong Hetaoping Base to Xi Meng and Long Gu.

Related pandas: Tong Tong
26
Aug

Yong Yong was born at Chengdu Base, later became the "Master of Romance."

Related pandas: Yong Yong
24
Aug

Tian Tian transferred to edinburgh_zoo

Tian Tian moved to edinburgh_zoo.

Related pandas: Wu Yi
14
Aug

Yang Guang transferred to edinburgh_zoo

Yang Guang moved to edinburgh_zoo.

Related pandas: 629
13
Aug

Birth of Ya Ao

birth

Ya Ao was born at Wolong Hetaoping Base, named after the Athens Olympics. Son of Gong Zhu, he was one of 13 siblings.

Related pandas: Ya Ao
12
Aug

Ying Ping transferred to china_conservation_and_research_center

Ying Ping moved to china_conservation_and_research_center.

Related pandas: Ying Ping
21
Jun

Yu Hin returned to China greeted by 117 journalists from Japan, Australia, and Italy — one of the most media-covered panda homecomings.

Related pandas: Yu Hin
2
May

Yong Ba transferred to Shenzhen Safari Park

Yong Ba was loaned to Shenzhen Safari Park, where she would spend the next 5 years before returning to CCRCGP.

Related pandas: Yong Ba
13
Mar

Hua Mei became the first overseas-born giant panda to return to China, arriving at the Wolong base.

Related pandas: Hua Mei
12
Feb

Bing Xing moved to Chengdu Zoo.

Related pandas: Bing Xing
1
Jan

Qiao Qiao was born wild in the Qinling Mountains, rescued injured in 2006.

Related pandas: Qiao Qiao

Quick Stats for 2004

17
Total Events
15
Unique Pandas
7
Unique Locations

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About 2004 in Panda History

The year 2004 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: 17
  • • Birth announcements: 8
  • • Transfer events: 9
  • • Conservation activities: 0

Data Coverage

  • • Locations: 7
  • • 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