2010 in Panda History
Explore all panda events, updates, and milestones from 2010. This timeline includes birth announcements, conservation activities, and significant moments for pandas worldwide.
All Events in 2010
38 eventsBirth of A Bao (Atlanta)
A Bao was born at Zoo Atlanta, initially mistaken for male.
Lun Lun Gives Birth to Bao Lan
Lun Lun gave birth to Bao Lan (nicknamed Po), her third cub.
Po born
Po born at Zoo Atlanta, daughter of Lun Lun and Yang Yang, named after Kung Fu Panda.
Birth of Zhi Chun
Zhi Chun was born at Ya'an Bifengxia Base, the last panda cub born in 2010.
Wu Yi Transferred to Wuxi Zoo
Wu Yi was transferred to Wuxi Zoo in Jiangsu for a three-year exhibition period.
Birth of Ya Yun
Ya Yun was born at Chengdu Base, the youngest of legendary matriarch Ya Ya's 13 cubs. Daughter of Ke Bi (Samaranch-named).
Long Long dies during anesthesia at Kobe
Long Long died from anesthetic complications during semen collection at Kobe Oji Zoo.
Birth of Hu Chun
Hu Chun was born at china_conservation_and_research_center.
Birth of A Bao (Madrid)
A Bao was born at Madrid Zoo, the first AI-conceived panda twin outside China.
Birth of Shan Hu
Shan Hu was born at Ya'an Bifengxia Base, named for the Year of the Tiger.
Birth of Fu Hu
Fu Hu was born at Schonbrunn Zoo, second naturally conceived panda in Europe.
Birth of Jiao Qing
Jiao Qing was born at chengdu_base.
Long Sheng's 10th Birthday at Guangzhou Zoo
Guangzhou Zoo celebrated Long Sheng's 10th birthday with a special cake and a basketball, drawing crowds of fans.
Birth of Kai Hin
Kai Hin was born at Adventure World, Japan, twin of You Hin.
Birth of You Hin
You Hin was born at Adventure World, Japan, twin of Kai Hin.
Birth of Miao Yin
Miao Yin was born at china_conservation_and_research_center.
Qi Zhen Gives Birth to Twins
Qi Zhen gave birth to the first twin pair at Chengdu Base in 2010, delivering both cubs in record time β just 1 minute and 5 minutes after their respective waters broke. She displayed expert maternal instincts.
Tao Tao Born at Wolong Rewilding Base
Tao Tao (ζ·ζ·), the first panda ever born in a rewilding training enclosure, was born at 4:24 AM to mother Cao Cao at Wolong's Hetaoping base.
Cao Cao Gives Birth to Tao Tao at Rewilding Base
Cao Cao gave birth to Tao Tao, the first panda ever born in a rewilding training enclosure. He would go on to become the first successfully adapted rewilded panda.
Birth of Fei Yun
Fei Yun was born at Ya'an Bifengxia Base, later became "Traffic Queen" of Dalian.
Birth of Hu Xiao
Hu Xiao was born at Ya'an Bifengxia Base, named for the Year of the Tiger.
Birth of Ding Ding (Cai Yun)
Ding Ding (originally Cai Yun) was born at Ya'an Bifengxia Base. She would later become Jinan's beloved "spring water" panda.
Death of Quan Quan
Quan Quan died from toxic gas inhalation when a mushroom farm worker's chemical fumigation seeped into her enclosure. The worker was arrested for criminal negligence.
Xing Hui transferred to pairi_daiza
Xing Hui moved to pairi_daiza.
Shuan Shuan loaned to Guadalajara Zoo
At age 22, Shuan Shuan was temporarily loaned to Guadalajara Zoo in a breeding attempt. She returned to Chapultepec Zoo in January 2011.
Ya Guang Loaned to Wenzhou Zoo
Ya Guang was loaned to Wenzhou Zoo alongside Ji You, staying for over a decade until July 2020.
Mei Lan identified as male
After returning to China, Mei Lan was discovered to be male, ending an online mate-selection vote that had drawn global attention.
Mei Lan returns to China
Mei Lan flew aboard the FedEx Panda Express with Tai Shan from Washington Dulles to Chengdu, returning to his ancestral homeland.
Tai Shan returns to China
Tai Shan returned to China aboard the FedEx Panda Express, joining the Bifengxia Base in Ya'an.
Qi Zai Transferred to Qinling Sibao Science Park
Qi Zai was transferred to Qinling Sibao Science Park, where he would become the world's only captive brown-and-white Giant Panda.
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About 2010 in Panda History
The year 2010 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: 38
- β’ Birth announcements: 26
- β’ Transfer events: 8
- β’ Conservation activities: 1
Data Coverage
- β’ Locations: 11
- β’ Pandas mentioned: 33
- 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