2019 in Panda History
Explore all panda events, updates, and milestones from 2019. This timeline includes birth announcements, conservation activities, and significant moments for pandas worldwide.
All Events in 2019
76 eventsJi Lan Transferred to Nanning Zoo
Ji Lan and her twin brother Ji Mei moved to Nanning Zoo, debuting to the public on January 15, 2020.
Meng Xiang Receives Name at 100-Day Ceremony
Meng Xiang received his name at Berlin Zoo.
Meng Yuan Named at Berlin Zoo
Meng Yuan was named at Berlin Zoo's 100-day ceremony.
Bao Di Named at Pairi Daiza
Bao Di was named by 73,000 public voters.
Bao Mei Named at Pairi Daiza
Bao Mei was named by 73,000 public voters.
Ya Ya Named Ya'an City Mascot
Ya Ya was officially named the mascot of Ya'an City alongside An An at the 150th anniversary of the scientific discovery of giant pandas.
Ji Xiao Adopted by Jiang Zhong
Ji Xiao was adopted by Jiang Zhongι£η company and renamed "Xi Xi" (η¨η¨).
Meng Yu Transferred to Beijing Zoo
Meng Yu made her public debut at Beijing Zoo's Olympic Pavilion after a month of quarantine, joining her brother Meng Lan and other pandas.
Birth of Liu Liu
Liu Liu was born at Chengdu Base, twin sister of Shun Shun.
Qing Qing Named as Part of "Four Happy Meatballs"
Qing Qing was officially named alongside Xi Xi, Shuang Shuang, and Chong Chong at the 100-day naming ceremony β their names forming the phrase "ειεεΊ" (Double Happiness Celebration).
Xi Xi Named as Part of "Four Happy Meatballs"
Xi Xi and the three other cubs were officially named "Shuang Shuang, Chong Chong, Xi Xi, Qing Qing" at their 100-day naming ceremony β together forming the famous "Four Happy Meatballs."
Lao Lao Moves to Yangzhou Zoo
Lao Lao moved to Yangzhou Zoo, where he became a beloved local star known for his round face and playful personality.
Suhail transferred to al_khor_park
Suhail moved to al_khor_park.
Chuang Chuang Passes Away
Chuang Chuang died at Chiang Mai Zoo from acute heart failure at age 19.
Jin Xi transferred to madrid_zoo
Jin Xi moved to madrid_zoo.
Fu Feng Transferred to Nanjing
Fu Feng moved to Nanjing Tangshan Ziqinghu Wildlife World, where she lived for several years as an exhibition panda.
Birth of Jin Bao
Jin Bao was born at Chengdu Base, later became famous for his fluffy "bun hair."
Birth of Ya Ya
Ya Ya was born at Wolong Shenshuping Base, daughter of Su Shan. She would later become the city mascot of Ya'an.
Birth of Bao Er
Bao Er was born at moscow_zoo.
Birth of Cai E
Cai E was born at moscow_zoo.
Birth of He Sheng
He Sheng was born at china_conservation_and_research_center.
Birth of He Xing
He Xing was born at china_conservation_and_research_center.
Birth of Thuraya
Thuraya was born at china_conservation_and_research_center.
Birth of Nan Xiang
Nan Xiang was born at hainan_zoo.
Birth of Zhu Yu
Zhu Yu was born at china_conservation_and_research_center.
Birth of Xiao Liang
Xiao Liang was born at dalian_zoo.
Birth of Yue Guang
Yue Guang was born at dalian_zoo.
A Bao gives birth to record-weight twins
A Bao gave birth to the heaviest newborn captive panda twins, Bao Ge and Bao Mei.
Birth of Bao Ge
Bao Ge was born at Chengdu Base, the heaviest newborn captive panda twin on record.
Birth of Bao Mei (Chengdu)
Bao Mei was born at Chengdu Base weighing 209g β one half of the heaviest newborn captive panda twin pair on record, alongside brother Bao Ge (211.6g).
Birth of Hua Bao Second
Hua Bao Second was born at qinling_park.
Birth of An An (HK)
An An was born at Wolong Shenshuping Base to mother Lin Bing.
Birth of Wen Wen
Wen Wen was born at Wolong Shenshuping Base, named as Wenchuan's tourism ambassador.
Jin Du Du born
Jin Du Du born at CCRCGP, twin of Meng Meng, daughter of Hua Mei.
Meng Meng born
Meng Meng born at CCRCGP, twin of Jin Du Du, daughter of Hua Mei.
Zhao Yang transferred to beijing_zoo
Zhao Yang moved to beijing_zoo.
Birth of Chong Chong
Chong Chong was born at Chongqing Zoo, part of the historic "Four Treasures" twin pair.
Birth of Qing Qing
Qing Qing was born at Chongqing Zoo as one of two sets of twins born on the same day β a first in the zoo's 60-year history. She and her sister Xi Xi complete the "Four Happy Meatballs."
Birth of Shuang Shuang
Shuang Shuang was born at Chongqing Zoo as one of two sets of twins born on the same day β a first in the zoo's 60-year history.
Birth of Xi Xi
Xi Xi was born at Chongqing Zoo as one of two sets of twins born on the same day β a first in the zoo's 60-year history. She was named through a global naming contest.
Birth of Xing Xing Jr.
Xing Xing Jr. was born at chongqing_zoo.
Mang Zai gives birth to twin daughters
Mang Zai gave birth to twin females, named Xi Xi (εε) and Qing Qing (εΊεΊ) β her first litter.
Cheng Lan born β world's lightest panda
Cheng Lan born at Chengdu Base at 42.8g β the lightest newborn panda in recorded history, daughter of Yun Hui and Mei Lan.
Qi Guo Moves to Xining Panda House
Qi Guo moved to Xining Panda House β the world's highest-altitude panda facility β where she adapted to the cool plateau climate.
Shuang Xin Transferred to Xining
Shuang Xin moved from Chengdu Base to Xining Wildlife Park in Qinghai, one of the first pandas to live on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.
Li Li transferred to fuzhou_panda_world
Li Li moved to fuzhou_panda_world.
Shun Shun transferred to fuzhou_panda_world
Shun Shun moved to fuzhou_panda_world.
Xiao Liwu transferred to china_conservation_and_research_center
Xiao Liwu returned to China with his mother Bai Yun.
Ding Ding Arrives at Moscow Zoo
Ding Ding arrived at Moscow Zoo with Ru Yi.
Ru Yi Arrives at Moscow Zoo
Ru Yi arrived at Moscow Zoo with Ding Ding.
Yuan Yuan Arrives in Austria
Yuan Yuan arrived at Schonbrunn Zoo.
Mao Sun Queen Inauguration
Danish Queen inaugurated Mao Sun's panda house.
Mao Sun Arrives in Denmark
Mao Sun arrived at Copenhagen Zoo.
Xing Er Arrives in Denmark
Xing Er arrived at Copenhagen Zoo.
Ya Ya returns to Chengdu Base for retirement
Ya Ya returned to Chengdu Base after living at another facility, retiring from public display.
Dai Dai, Ai Hin's Cross-Subspecies Cub, Dies
Dai Dai (εΈ¦εΈ¦, studbook
Yi Yi transferred to china_conservation_and_research_center
Yi Yi moved to china_conservation_and_research_center.
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About 2019 in Panda History
The year 2019 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: 76
- β’ Birth announcements: 44
- β’ Transfer events: 20
- β’ Conservation activities: 9
Data Coverage
- β’ Locations: 22
- β’ Pandas mentioned: 66
- 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