Beijing Zoo Timeline
Explore all panda events at Beijing Zoo. Timeline includes births, transfers, activities, and health updates.
Timeline Stats
All Events at Beijing Zoo
28 eventsGu Gu dies at 25
Gu Gu, "Beijing Zoo Security Captain," died from age-related heart and liver failure.
Meng Lan Climbs Enclosure Again, Zoo Installs Acrylic Barrier
Meng Lan climbed the enclosure wall again. The zoo installed temporary iron sheeting, then upgraded to transparent acrylic panels by October 21 to prevent further escapes while maintaining visitor sightlines.
Meng Lan 9th Birthday MV Released
Meng Lan's 9th birthday was celebrated with the release of the music video "Meng San San Tai Zi" by pandapia, featuring footage from his Chengdu years and Beijing Zoo life.
Meng Lan Injures Left Front Paw
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.
Meng Lan Celebrates 8th Birthday at Beijing Zoo
Beijing Zoo prepared a custom cake and decorated enclosure for Meng Lan's 8th birthday celebration, attended by fans and media.
Ya Ya Returns to China
Ya Ya returned to China after 20 years at Memphis Zoo.
Meng Lan Escapes Enclosure at Beijing Zoo
Meng Lan stepped on a red exercise ball, grabbed a spray pipe, and climbed over the 2-meter enclosure wall into the buffer zone. Keepers lured him back with food, and he was unharmed.
Birth of Xiao Xiongmao
Xiao Xiongmao was born at beijing_zoo.
Jin Bao transferred to beijing_zoo
Jin Bao moved to beijing_zoo.
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.
Zhao Yang transferred to beijing_zoo
Zhao Yang moved to beijing_zoo.
Meng Lan Transferred to Beijing Zoo
Meng Lan flew from Chengdu to Beijing Zoo with his cousin Dian Dian, making his public debut on October 16 after a month-long quarantine.
Da Li transferred to beijing_zoo
Da Li moved to beijing_zoo.
Mei Ling transferred to beijing_zoo
Mei Ling moved to beijing_zoo.
Birth of Tian Tian
Tian Tian was born at Beijing Zoo to parents Ying Ying and Niu Niu.
Birth of Ying Ping
Ying Ping was born at beijing_zoo.
Gu Gu transferred to beijing_zoo
Gu Gu moved to beijing_zoo.
Birth of Yuan Yuan
Yuan Yuan was born at Beijing Zoo.
Birth of Ji Ni
Ji Ni was born at beijing_zoo.
Birth of Eimei
Eimei (ζ°Έζ, Yong Ming) was born at Beijing Zoo.
Birth of Yong Ming
Yong Ming was born at beijing_zoo.
Birth of Ying Ying
Ying Ying was born at Beijing Zoo.
Birth of Zheng Zheng
Zheng Zheng was born at Beijing Zoo, the world's first artificially hand-reared panda cub.
Birth of Yuan Jing β world's first AI panda
Yuan Jing was born at Beijing Zoo, the first giant panda conceived through artificial insemination.
Yuan Yuan transferred to beijing_zoo
Yuan Yuan moved to beijing_zoo.
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About Panda Events at Beijing Zoo
Beijing Zoo in China is an important location for panda conservation and research. This timeline captures all significant events related to giant pandas at this location, including births, transfers, conservation milestones, and other notable moments that contribute to our understanding and preservation of this beloved species.
Location Details
- β’ Country: China
- β’ Type: zoo
- β’ Event count: 28
- β’ Panda count: 21
Event Types
- β’ Births: 13
- β’ Transfers: 9
- β’ Activities: 2
- β’ Health updates: 1
Timeline data compiled from official conservation institution records, verified news sources, and research publications. Last updated: May 24, 2026