2023 in Panda History

Meng Xiang returned to China from Berlin.

Meng Yuan returned to China from Berlin.

Over a thousand Singaporeans gathered at River Wonders to bid farewell to Le Le before his return to China. A joint music event "Friendship Forever" was held by the Chinese Embassy and Mandai Wildlife Group.

After 12 years in Scotland, Yang Guang and Tian Tian returned to China and entered quarantine at the Ya'an Bifengxia Base.

Ai Hin returned to the Chengdu Research Base from the Qinling Panda Research Center, completing a full circle journey across Japan, Shaanxi, and Sichuan.

Jia Hua was born at fuzhou_panda_world.

Kang Hua was born at fuzhou_panda_world.

Bao Yun was born at shanghai_zoo.

Mei Yun was born at shanghai_zoo.

Jia He was selected as the "live-in son-in-law" for Meng Meng, the eldest of the world's only surviving panda triplets. He was transferred from Wolong Shenshuping to Guangzhou Chimelong Safari Park for breeding.

Qin Yun was born at qinling_park.

Yue Yun Second was born at qinling_park.

Mei Xiang, Tian Tian, and Xiao Qi Ji returned to China aboard FedEx Panda Express, landing at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport after 23 years in the US.

After 23 years, Mei Xiang returned to China with Tian Tian and Xiao Qi Ji.

Xiao Qi Ji returned to China from the US.

Liang Yun was born at dalian_zoo.

Xing Yun Second was born at dalian_zoo.

Wu Gang passed away from osteosarcoma.

Keepers discovered blood on the enclosure climbing frame. A bamboo splinter had cut Meng Lan's left front paw pad. Veterinarians cleaned and disinfected the wound, and he recovered normally.

Xiao Yun was born at nanjing_zoo.

Yue Yun was born at nanjing_zoo.

Hui Bao was named through a public vote in Korea.

Rui Bao was named through a public vote in Korea.

Jia Yun was born at fuzhou_panda_world.

Kang Yun was born at fuzhou_panda_world.

Bao Xing Second was born at shanghai_zoo.

Mei Xing Second was born at shanghai_zoo.

Yue Xing Second was born at qinling_park.

Fan Xing departed Ouwehands Zoo with a farewell ceremony featuring lion and dragon dances, as hundreds of Dutch fans bid her goodbye. She arrived at the China Conservation and Research Center the same day.

Liang Xing was born at dalian_zoo.

Xing Xing Third was born at dalian_zoo.

Xiao Xing was born at nanjing_zoo.

Yue Xing was born at nanjing_zoo.

Shuang Shuang and his twin Chong Chong were lifelong adopted by Weilong (卫龙), renamed "霸小宝" and "道小贝."

Sheng Yi returned to China from Malaysia.

Yi Yi returned to China from Malaysia.

Katyusha was born at moscow_zoo.

Ding Ding gave birth to Russia's first panda cub.

Ru Yi's daughter Katyusha was born in Moscow.

Ya Yi's 10th birthday celebration was livestreamed across multiple platforms, attracting over 10,000 participants.

Yun Er was born at chengdu_base.

Jia Xing was born at fuzhou_panda_world.

Kang Xing was born at fuzhou_panda_world.

Xiang Guo and Chun Sheng arrived at Hangzhou Zoo for a three-year educational exhibition.

Qin Ning was born at qinling_park.

Yue Ning Second was born at qinling_park.

The hashtag "熊猫和花" tops trending lists as Cheng Hehua becomes China's most famous internet celebrity panda.

Liang Ning was born at dalian_zoo.

Xing Ning was born at dalian_zoo.

Jia Ning was born at fuzhou_panda_world.

Kang Ning was born at fuzhou_panda_world.

Yuan Meng returned to China from France.

Gong Zhu passed away from systemic malignant lymphoma at approximately 25 years of age.

Yun Feng was born at wild_fuping.

Hua Hua appears in the promotional video "New Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains: Dynamic Sichuan" for the 31st Chengdu Summer Universiade, sharing screen time with keeper Tan Grandpa.

Ming Ming was born at chengdu_base.

Xiao Guang was born at shanghai_zoo.

Xue Snow was born at china_conservation_and_research_center.

Hui Bao was born at everland_resort.

Rui Bao was born at everland_resort.

Xing Rong was born at china_conservation_and_research_center.

Xing Ya Jr. was born at china_conservation_and_research_center.

Yun Yan was born at china_conservation_and_research_center.

Mang Cancan was born at Chongqing Zoo, the fifth cub of Mang Zai.

Mang Mang was born at chongqing_zoo.

Mang Zai gave birth to a single male cub weighing 191g — the heaviest newborn panda ever recorded at Chongqing Zoo. The cub was later named Mang Cancan via online poll in January 2024.

Cheng Hehua's third birthday celebration attracts massive crowds and viral social media content.

Beijing Zoo prepared a custom cake and decorated enclosure for Meng Lan's 8th birthday celebration, attended by fans and media.

Xiu Qiu moved to the Chengdu Research Base, where she currently resides.

A male visitor poured bottled water on Yuan Run in Villa 1. He was banned for life from both the Chengdu Base and Panda Valley.

Le Le's remains arrived at Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Serum and semen samples were also repatriated for research.

Ya Ya returned to China after 20 years at Memphis Zoo.

Lin Hui died from atherosclerosis at Chiang Mai Zoo, sparking international grief. Joint investigation confirmed natural causes, debunking abuse rumors.

Lin Hui died from multi-organ failure caused by atherosclerosis. Her death was mourned across Thailand and China.

Videos of Cheng Hehua went viral across China.

Bing Bing, the round-faced matriarch of the Chengdu Base, died at 36 years old.

Ya Yi found and drank from a discarded visitor beverage in her enclosure. The incident sparked public discussion about visitor conduct and the zoo later strengthened enforcement of rules against dropping items into panda enclosures.

Three visitors poured water on Fu Wan, causing her to retreat in fear. Keepers intervened immediately. The base later announced a visitor blacklist system and physical barrier upgrades.

Qi Qi survived intestinal obstruction surgery at Renji Hospital, recovering fully by May 2023.

Ei Mei returned to China after 29 years in Japan.

Sakura Hin returned to China with her father Eimei and twin sister Tou Hin after a farewell ceremony attended by 2,000 Japanese fans at Adventure World.

Tou Hin returned to China with her father Eimei and sister Sakura Hin.

Sakura Hin returned to China with her father Eimei and sister Tou Hin.

Xiang Xiang returned to China from Japan.

Le Le was found dead at Memphis Zoo at age 25. Joint necropsy identified cardiac lesions as the likely cause; over 70 tissue samples were tested.

Qing Qing died at Chengdu Base at age 38, one of the oldest pandas ever recorded. Her legacy as the "Hero Mother" of the captive population — 13 cubs, 9 litters, all self-raised — remains unmatched.

Long Xin moved to Fengtongzhai Dengchigou, the Panda International Traceability Camp in Baoxing County.