2007 in Panda History
Explore all panda events, updates, and milestones from 2007. This timeline includes birth announcements, conservation activities, and significant moments for pandas worldwide.
All Events in 2007
39 eventsQuan Quan Named at Jinan Zoo
Quan Quan was named through a public contest with over 1,000 submissions, chosen as "ζ³ζ³" to honor her new home in Jinan, the "City of Springs."
Mei Sheng transferred to china_conservation_and_research_center
Mei Sheng returned to China from San Diego Zoo, arriving at Wolong Hetaoping Base.
Xiang Bing adopted by Microsoft
Xiang Bing was adopted by Microsoft Corporation and named "Unlimited Potential" (Qian Qian).
Ryu Hin returns to China
Ryu Hin and his twin brother Shuhin returned to China, becoming the first overseas-born twin pandas to be repatriated.
Shuhin returns to China
Shuhin and his twin brother Ryu Hin returned to China, becoming the first overseas-born twin pandas to be repatriated.
Syu Hin returned to China
Syu Hin and his twin Ryu Hin repatriated to China, arriving at Chengdu Base β the first Adventure World-born pandas to return.
Birth of Xin Ni'er
Xin Ni'er was born at Wolong Hetaoping Base, mother of Korea's Ai Bao.
Birth of Kai Kai
Kai Kai was born at CCRCGP, twin of Wu Jun and later moved to Singapore.
Birth of Wu Jun
Wu Jun was born at Wolong Hetaoping Base, later becoming a movie star.
Wu Jie born
Wu Jie (later known as Kai Kai in Singapore) born at Wolong Breeding Center.
Bing Xing transferred to madrid_zoo
Bing Xing moved to madrid_zoo.
Hua Zui Ba transferred to madrid_zoo
Hua Zui Ba moved to Madrid Zoo with Bing Xing.
Hua Zui Ba transferred to Madrid Zoo
Hua Zui Ba and Bing Xing arrived at Madrid Zoo, starting the China-Spain panda program.
Birth of Qing Feng
Qing Feng was born at Wolong Hetaoping Base to mother Long Xin.
Birth of Shui Ling
Shui Ling was born at Wolong Hetaoping Base, twin of Qing Feng.
Birth of Fu Long
Fu Long was born at Schonbrunn Zoo, the first naturally conceived panda in Europe in 25 years.
Birth of Ke Lin
Ke Lin was born at the Chengdu Research Base. Daughter of Ke Bi (Samaranch's panda) and Jiao Zi (first socially adopted panda), she carried a prestigious lineage.
Birth of Xing Ya
Xing Ya was born at Chengdu Base, part of the first artificially-bred twin pair.
Birth of Jin Yi
Jin Yi was born at Ya'an Bifengxia Base, twin of Jin Xin, daughter of Jin Zhu. She would become a "National Day Panda" at Beijing Zoo in 2009.
Birth of Zhen Zhen
Zhen Zhen was born at San Diego Zoo, named by US public vote.
Long Sheng Loaned to Guangzhou Zoo
Long Sheng arrived at Guangzhou Zoo, where he would spend the next six years and celebrate his 10th birthday with a cake and basketball.
Peng Peng Transferred to Shanghai Zoo
Peng Peng moved to Shanghai Zoo to participate in Special Olympics and 2010 World Expo promotional activities.
Hua Ao born
Hua Ao born at CCRCGP Wolong, twin of Hua Long, son of Hua Mei and Ling Ling.
Hua Long born
Hua Long born at CCRCGP Wolong, twin of Hua Ao, son of Hua Mei and Ling Ling.
Birth of Shu Lin
Shu Lin was born at Chengdu Base, brother of Macau's Shu Rong.
Birth of Shu Rong
Shu Rong was born at Chengdu Research Base, one of the "Shu" family line, weighing a healthy birth weight.
Birth of Xiang Bing
Xiang Bing was born at Chengdu Research Base, the first panda cub born there in 2007.
Liang Liang transferred to Chongqing Zoo
Liang Liang moved to Chongqing Zoo where he continues to reside.
Wu Yi Makes Public Debut
Wu Yi made his public debut at Chengdu Base on his namesake day "δΊδΈ," weighing 17 kg β a 30-fold increase from his 51-gram birth weight.
Le Le Arrives at Ocean Park Hong Kong
Le Le arrived at Ocean Park Hong Kong.
Yan Yan Dies at Zoo Berlin
Yan Yan died of gastric failure at Zoo Berlin at approximately 22 years of age.
Xiang Xiang Found Dead After Territorial Fight
Xiang Xiang's body was found at the base of a cliff in Wolong. Autopsy confirmed he died from injuries sustained in a fight with wild pandas. His sacrifice reshaped China's rewilding strategy.
Yi Bao Named at Wolong Ceremony
Yi Bao was officially named at the 2007 Wolong naming ceremony for 18 rescued cubs, weighing 7.6 kg at the time.
Ai Hin Named Through Public Contest
Ai Hin received her name through a public contest with 7,168 entries. Her name "η±ζ΅" means "loved by all," reflecting the hope that she would grow strong and be cherished.
Birth of A Bao (Qinling)
A Bao was born wild in Taibai County, rescued in 2008.
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About 2007 in Panda History
The year 2007 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
- β’ Total events: 39
- β’ Birth announcements: 19
- β’ Transfer events: 13
- β’ Conservation activities: 4
Data Coverage
- β’ Locations: 13
- β’ Pandas mentioned: 35
- β’ Sources: Official records & verified reports
Timeline data compiled from official conservation institution records, verified news sources, and research publications. Last updated: May 24, 2026