Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding Timeline

Cheng Hehua is appointed "Pet Experience Officer" for Hilton Group's "No Matter the Size, We Love You" summer campaign.

Fuhin returned to China from Japan.

Rau Hin (良浜) returned to Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base with three daughters after 24 years at Adventure World.

Rau Hin returned to China with her daughters Saihin (彩浜), Yui Hin (结浜), and Fuhin (枫浜) after 25 years in Japan.

Yui Hin returned to China with 3 other pandas from Adventure World, departing Japan after a farewell ceremony with 3,500 visitors. The flight arrived at Chengdu at 18:51.

Yui Hin departed Adventure World alongside her mother Rau Hin and sisters Saihin and Fuhin, with 3,500 fans attending the farewell. She arrived in Chengdu at 18:51, completing the Hama Family's repatriation.

Ei Mei (Yong Ming), legendary father of the Ham Family, passed away at age 32.

Lun Lun returned to China with Yang Yang and their twin daughters Ya Lun and Xi Lun after 25 years abroad.

Po repatriated to China alongside Lun Lun, Yang Yang, Ya Lun, and Xi Lun, ending Atlanta's 25-year panda program.

Ya Lun returned to China with her parents and twin sister, ending Zoo Atlanta's 25-year panda program.

Rui Bao moved to chengdu_base.

Yang Yang returned to China after 21 years in Austria.

Yuan Yuan returned to China from Austria.

Hua Hua begins independent living arrangements, separating from twin sister He Ye as part of normal developmental progression at Chengdu Base.

After five days of intensive care including platelet transfusions and anti-infection therapy by a multi-hospital team, Fu Ru died from hemorrhagic shock due to GI bleeding, complicated by coagulation dysfunction.

Jiao Zi, China's first socially adopted panda and the mother of Chengdu's first triplet birth, passed away at age 28.

Cheng Hehua becomes the first panda appointed Honorary Director of Chengdu Culture and Tourism Bureau, continuing her duties of eating bamboo and being adorable.

Bing Xing returned to China after 17 years in Spain.

Hua Zui Ba returned to China after 17 years in Spain.

Zhu Li Na returned to China from Spain.

Jiu Jiu returned to China from Madrid.

You You returned to China from Spain.

On New Year's Eve, Hua Hua is accidentally left outside her enclosure overnight. Chengdu Base terminates the responsible keeper's contract and confirms Hua Hua's health is normal after a full examination.

Cheng Hehua appears as a special guest at the CCTV Spring Festival Gala, reaching millions of viewers nationwide.

Meng Xiang returned to China from Berlin.

Meng Yuan returned to China from Berlin.

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

Sheng Yi returned to China from Malaysia.

Yun Er was born at chengdu_base.

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

Yuan Meng returned to China from France.

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.

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

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.

Videos of Cheng Hehua went viral across China.

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

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.

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.

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.

Fu Wan was publicly introduced as one of 15 "Class of 2022" cubs at the Chengdu Research Base. Her name — Fu Wan (福菀) — was announced alongside her cohort.

Fu Ru was born at the Moon Delivery Room as the healthy twin of Fu Wan, to mother Fu Lu. She was a member of the Ying Ying family.

Fu Wan was born at the Chengdu Research Base to mother Fu Lu. She was later diagnosed with a congenital spinal condition causing hind limb paralysis.

Wen Jing was born at Chengdu Base, daughter of Wen Li.

Chao Chao was born at Chengdu Base, twin of Nao Nao.

Nao Nao was born at Chengdu Base, daughter of Er Qiao.

Ai Lin was born at Chengdu Base, daughter of Ai Li.

Ai Si was born at Chengdu Base, son of Ai Li.

Bei Chen was born at Chengdu Base, twin of Bei Xia.

Bei Xia was born at Chengdu Base, the "one-armed panda" who overcame adversity.

Jia Xin was born at Chengdu Base, daughter of wild-rescued Jia Yuan.

Cheng Hehua celebrates her second birthday at the base's juvenile panda garden with her twin sister He Ye.

Ji Ran was born at Chengdu Base, son of Ji Li.

Huan Cai was born at Chengdu Base, son of Atlanta-born Mei Huan.

Ke Nian was born at Chengdu Base, daughter of Olympia.

Zheng Yu was born at Chengdu Base, son of Ya Yun and part of the Class of 2022.

Jiao Yi was born at Chengdu Base, the first cub of 2022, with his signature "antenna" tuft.

Ya Song was lifelong adopted by Oreo (Mondelez) as "Little Oreo," joining Ao Li Ao as the brand's panda ambassadors.

Feng Feng was born at chengdu_base.

Sichuan Province officially appointed Ai Lun as provincial tourism mascot "An Yi" (安逸) at a naming ceremony, where he received his official name badge from the department director.

Ji Xiao moved to the adult enclosure alongside Cheng Feng and Cheng Lang.

Xiao Yue was born at chengdu_base.

Ya Song was born at Chengdu Base, youngest sister of Ya Zhu and Ya Yun. Nicknamed "Little Oreo."

Xiao Yaya was born at chengdu_base.

A Bao gave birth to her third cub, Bao Xin.

He Guang was born at chengdu_base.

Ke Lin died from glioblastoma multiforme — the first confirmed case of a malignant brain tumor in captive giant panda history. She collapsed suddenly on January 3 and passed away on January 6 despite intensive care.

Qiang Qiang was born at Chengdu Base on Double Ninth Festival, adopted by "Study Strong."

Cheng Hehua makes her first public debut at Chengdu Base, drawing significant media attention.

Jin Shuang was born at Chengdu Base, twin of Madrid's Jin Xi.

Jin Xi born at Chengdu Research Base, twin of Jin Shuang.

Meng Xiang moved to chengdu_base.

Meng Yuan moved to chengdu_base.

A Bao returned to Chengdu Base after his Huai'an exhibition.

Cheng Hehua is adopted by Guangdong Sibao Stainless Steel Products Co. and given the corporate name "Sibao" (思宝) and "Pan Ao" (盼奥).

Xiang Guo was born at Chengdu Research Base to mother Xiang Bing and father Gong Zai.

Ya Guang returned to Chengdu Research Base after a decade at Wenzhou Zoo, due to agreement expiration and enclosure renovation needs.

Cheng Hehua was born at chengdu_base.

He Hua was born at chengdu_base.

He Ye was born at chengdu_base.

Ai Jiu was born at Chengdu Base, weighing 219g — the heaviest newborn in the base's history.

Run Yue was born at chengdu_base.

Yuan Run gave birth to a healthy 172.6g daughter, displaying strong maternal instincts. The cub was named Run Yue (润玥).

Mao Tao underwent the world's first duodenal obstruction surgery in a giant panda. After 36 hours of post-operative care for metabolic shock, he made a full recovery — a landmark case in panda veterinary medicine.

Jia Pan Pan returned to China and arrived at Chengdu Research Base.

Jia Yueyue returned to China and arrived at Chengdu Research Base.

Ji Xiao was adopted by Jiang Zhong食疗 company and renamed "Xi Xi" (稀稀).

Liu Liu was born at Chengdu Base, twin sister of Shun Shun.

Jin Bao was born at Chengdu Base, later became famous for his fluffy "bun hair."

A Bao gave birth to the heaviest newborn captive panda twins, Bao Ge and Bao Mei.

Bao Ge was born at Chengdu Base, the heaviest newborn captive panda twin on record.

Bao Mei was born at Chengdu Base weighing 209g — one half of the heaviest newborn captive panda twin pair on record, alongside brother Bao Ge (211.6g).

Jin Bao was born at chengdu_base.

Cheng Feng was born at Chengdu Base.

Cheng Lan was born at chengdu_base.

Cheng Lang was born at chengdu_base.

Jing Ke was born at chengdu_base.

Jing Wai was born at chengdu_base.

Cheng Lan born at Chengdu Base at 42.8g — the lightest newborn panda in recorded history, daughter of Yun Hui and Mei Lan.

Ji Xiao was born at chengdu_base.

An Xin was born at chengdu_base.

Yi Xin was born at chengdu_base.

Ya Ya returned to Chengdu Base after living at another facility, retiring from public display.

Jing Jing was born at chengdu_base.

Jin Man was born at chengdu_base.

Jin Xiao was born at chengdu_base.

Run Jiu was born at Chengdu Base, named after the nine stitches from her emergency surgery.

Yuan Run's first cub, a 151.8g female, was born with a neck wound requiring 9 stitches. Named Run Jiu (润九) to symbolize healing and longevity.

San You was lifelong adopted by Sichuan Airlines and named "三优" after their code 3U, becoming the mascot of their "Panda Route" international flights.

Cheng Dui was born at chengdu_base.

Ke Lin gave birth to a 161g male cub Rong Yao after a long labor. The cub was strong and vocal, and Ke Lin showed excellent maternal care.

Ai Lun was born at Chengdu Research Base as the younger twin of the world's first male panda pair of 2018, weighing 136.5g — his round face and short nose quickly made him a fan favorite.

Ai Mi was born at Chengdu Base as the elder twin of the world's first male panda pair of 2018, alongside brother Ai Lun.

Ya Yun gave birth to twin cubs Yun Wen and Yun Wu, demonstrating strong maternal instincts inherited from her mother Ya Ya.

Shun Shun was born at chengdu_base.

Meng Bao was born at Chengdu Base, twin of Meng Yu and sister of Meng Lan.

Meng Yu was born at Chengdu Base alongside twin sister Meng Bao, joining the famous Meng family as full sister of internet star Meng Lan.

Fu Lai underwent emergency surgery for intestinal obstruction, recovering fully under 24-hour care.

Rou Rou entered the Giant Panda Kindergarten, beginning group life alongside other cubs after finally mastering standing.

Jia Yuan, a severely malnourished wild panda, was rescued from a villager's home in Hongya County.

Ai Jiu was born at chengdu_base.

Ai You was born at chengdu_base.

Hua Rong was born at chengdu_base.

Ni Na was born at Chengdu Base, weighing only 91 grams.

Da Bai was born at chengdu_base.

San You was born at Chengdu Base's Moon Nursery, daughter of Qi Zhen, weighing 168g — her sixth litter.

Ya Xing returned to Chengdu Base after completing two years of wild training at Dujiangyan Panda Valley.

Wu Yi moved to the Dujiangyan Panda Valley wild training center, where he continues to reside in a semi-wild environment.

After being diagnosed with mandibular osteomyelitis in May 2017, Meng Lan underwent intensive treatment including surgery and 10 days of around-the-clock care. His wound healed completely by May 23, and he returned to normal health.

Guangzhou Zoo closed its panda house for renovation. Ya Yi and Xing Yi returned to Chengdu temporarily while the facility underwent a complete upgrade.

Meng Meng was born at chengdu_base.

Ryu Hin was transferred to Huai'an Zoo in Jiangsu Province alongside male panda A Bao.

Man Lan was born at chengdu_base.

Wen Yu was born at chengdu_base.

He Feng was born at chengdu_base.

He Yu was born at Chengdu Base weighing 152.8g, twin sister of He Feng. She is the daughter of Mei Lan and Cheng Gong.

Qiao Mai was born at chengdu_base.

Xin Bao was born at chengdu_base.

Yun Chuan was born at chengdu_base.

Ding Ding was born at chengdu_base.

Ru Yi was born at chengdu_base.

Le Bao was born at chengdu_base.

Mao Sun was born at chengdu_base.

Mao Tao was born at Chengdu Base to Mao Mao — the inspiration for the 2008 Olympic mascot Jing Jing — and Xiong Bin. His yellowish fur earned him the nickname "Yellow Peach."

Fu Lai was born at Chengdu Base, twin of Fu Shun. Known for her fluffy face and cheerful expression.

Fu Shun was born at chengdu_base.

Ai Bao was born at chengdu_base.

Qi Guo was born at Chengdu Base, twin of Qi Yi. Known as the "Sweetest Panda of 2016" for her round face.

Qi Yi was born at chengdu_base.

Yuan Man was born at Chengdu Base, known for her fluffy "exploding" fur.

Ya Zhu was born at Chengdu Base, twin of Ya Yun. Known for big ears and short snout, nicknamed "Ya Zhu Zhu" for her chubby appetite.

Rou Rou was born at chengdu_base.

Si Nian received his official name through a global fan naming contest for 9 cubs, just before the Spring Festival. His name sounds like a brand of tangyuan (rice balls).

Ai Hin mated with male Yong Yong in an unusual winter breeding event — a rare occurrence in captive panda breeding, which led to the birth of the first panda cub of 2016.

After nearly 6 years in Macau, Kai Kai returned to Chengdu Base to participate in the national breeding program, with a warm farewell from Macau.

Qing Xiao was born at Chengdu Base, twin of Qing Da. His heart-shaped ears and worried face made him an internet star and UNDP ambassador.

Jin Bao Bao moved to chengdu_base.

Da Ni was born at Chengdu Base, nicknamed "Determined Salamander" for her unusual crawling.

Si Nian was born at Chengdu Base, twin of Si Yun Yun, half-brother of He Hua. Known for his pink "lipstick" spot on his lower lip.

Si Yun Yun was born at Chengdu Base, twin of Si Nian, half-brother of He Hua. Moved to Xiamen in 2018.

Ke Da was born at chengdu_base.

Ai Lan was born at chengdu_base.

Meng Lan was born at chengdu_base.

Olympia was born at Chengdu Base, later named by IOC President Thomas Bach.

Ke Lin gave birth to the first panda twins of 2015 — Olympia and Fuwa. IOC President Thomas Bach personally named them, selecting "Olympia" and "Fuwa" from over 3,000 submissions.

Ouhin was born at chengdu_base.

Liang Liang was born at chengdu_base.

Ya Er was born at chengdu_base.

Hua Bao moved to chengdu_base.

Wu Wen moved to chengdu_base.

Zhen Duo was born at chengdu_base.

Zhen Duo born at Chengdu Base, son of Qi Zhen and Lin Lin.

Shuang Hao was born at Chengdu Base, weighing only 73 grams.

Mao Er was born at chengdu_base.

Mao Tao was born at chengdu_base.

Mao Zhu was born at Chengdu Base, daughter of Olympic mascot prototype Mao Mao.

Cheng Jiu was born at Chengdu Base weighing 212g — the 9th cub of Cheng Ji. His light fur earned him the nickname "Little Grey."

Mei Huan moved to chengdu_base.

Xing Yu was born at Chengdu Base, the first cub of the 2014 class to walk. Twin of Xing Yuan, she was class leader "大姐大" known for her bold personality.

Xing Yuan was born at Chengdu Base, twin of Xing Yu.

A Bao returned to China and settled at Chengdu Base with her brother Xi Lan.

Cheng Shuang and the Sun Nursery F4 closed the CCTV Spring Festival broadcast — replacing news anchors with four playing cubs, a viral sensation.

Po moved to chengdu_base.

Ya Yi (雅一) and her twin brother Ya Er (雅二) were born at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. Ya Yi is recorded as studbook number 903.

Ya Er born at Chengdu Base, twin of Ya Yi, daughter of Xing Ya and Yong Yong.

Meng Da was born at Chengdu Base, twin brother of Meng Er.

Meng Er was born at Chengdu Base, twin brother of Meng Da and half-brother of Meng Lan.

Sa Er was born at Chengdu Base as the only survivor of a rare triplet birth.

At age 18, Jiao Zi gave birth to triplets after a 57-hour labor — the first surviving giant panda triplets at Chengdu Base. One cub, Sa Er, survived.

Ao Li was born at chengdu_base.

Xi Xi was born at Chengdu Research Base, named after the Qixi Festival.

Er Shun was born at chengdu_base.

Wu Wen was born at chengdu_base.

Xing Ya was born at chengdu_base.

A Bao returned to China and settled at Chengdu Base.

After 9 litters and 13 cubs, 23-year-old Ya Ya retired from breeding.

Ai Hin and her twin brother Ming Hin returned to China, settling at Chengdu Research Base.

Ming Hin returned to China alongside his twin sister Ai Hin, settling at the Chengdu Research Base after six years at Adventure World.

Cheng Shuang was born at Chengdu Base, twin of Cheng Dui. Part of the legendary "Sun Nursery F4" whose Spring Festival appearance on CCTV News became iconic.

Miao Miao was born at chengdu_base.

Ke Jiu was born at chengdu_base.

Yuan Run was born at 5:10 AM weighing 137g. Her birth was broadcast live on CCTV News, documenting the entire process from courtship to delivery.

Xiao Qiao was born at Chengdu Base, named after the Three Kingdoms beauty. She was the first female cub born at the base in 2012.

Ao Li Ge was born at chengdu_base.

Zhu Lin moved to chengdu_base.

A Bao was born at chengdu_base.

Cheng Xiao was born at chengdu_base.

Kai Hin moved to chengdu_base.

You Hin moved to chengdu_base.

Shuang Xi and Shuang Xin were born at Chengdu Base as twins. Nicknamed "Big Head Xi" and part of the "iPhones 6" group.

Mei Lun moved to chengdu_base.

Ya Yun was born at Chengdu Base, the youngest of legendary matriarch Ya Ya's 13 cubs. Daughter of Ke Bi (Samaranch-named).

Jiao Qing was born at chengdu_base.

Qi Zhen gave birth to the first twin pair at Chengdu Base in 2010, delivering both cubs in record time — just 1 minute and 5 minutes after their respective waters broke. She displayed expert maternal instincts.

Er Xi was born at chengdu_base.

Da Li was born at chengdu_base.

After returning to China, Mei Lan was discovered to be male, ending an online mate-selection vote that had drawn global attention.

Mei Lan flew aboard the FedEx Panda Express with Tai Shan from Washington Dulles to Chengdu, returning to his ancestral homeland.

Ke Lin was sent to Anji Bamboo Expo Park in Zhejiang for a 3-year exhibition, returning to Chengdu in November 2012.

Xi Lan moved to chengdu_base.

Wen Li was born at Chengdu Base, the first earthquake-resilience twin born after the 2008 Wenchuan quake.

After fracturing his leg in a play fight with Wu Yi, Yuan Xiao underwent titanium plate surgery — his shaved hindquarters photo became an internet legend.

Ya Lin was born at Chengdu Base, later gifted to Macau as "Kai Kai."

Ni Ni was born at chengdu_base.

Kai Kai was born at Chengdu Base, son of Shu Qing. He would later be gifted to Macau as "开开" with 44% of public votes.

Shu Yun was born on Olympic torch day in Chengdu. The "Kung Fu Panda" amazed crowds at Hangzhou and Qingdao before passing away in 2015.

Duo Duo was born at chengdu_base.

Meng Shuang was born at chengdu_base.

Xiang Bing was adopted by Microsoft Corporation and named "Unlimited Potential" (Qian Qian).

Ryu Hin and his twin brother Shuhin returned to China, becoming the first overseas-born twin pandas to be repatriated.

Shuhin and his twin brother Ryu Hin returned to China, becoming the first overseas-born twin pandas to be repatriated.

Syu Hin and his twin Ryu Hin repatriated to China, arriving at Chengdu Base — the first Adventure World-born pandas to return.

Shan Shan moved to chengdu_base.

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.

Xing Ya was born at Chengdu Base, part of the first artificially-bred twin pair.

Mei Qing was born at chengdu_base.

Ji Li was born at chengdu_base.

Si Xue moved to chengdu_base.

Shu Lin was born at Chengdu Base, brother of Macau's Shu Rong.

Shu Rong was born at Chengdu Research Base, one of the "Shu" family line, weighing a healthy birth weight.

Xiang Bing was born at Chengdu Research Base, the first panda cub born there in 2007.

Wu Yi made his public debut at Chengdu Base on his namesake day "五一," weighing 17 kg — a 30-fold increase from his 51-gram birth weight.

Mao Mao was born at chengdu_base.

Da Jiao was born at Chengdu Base, known for her unnervingly calm deliveries.

Kou Hin moved to chengdu_base.

Wu Yi was born weighing only 51 grams — the world's lightest newborn panda. So tiny his mother didn't notice him, keepers rescued him from hypothermia and nursed him to health.

Yuan Xiao was born at Chengdu Base, one of the first panda twins of 2006. He became famous for his "pants-off" leg surgery photo.

Bing Xing returned to Chengdu Research Base.

Shu Qing was born at chengdu_base.

Yong Yong was born at Chengdu Base, later became the "Master of Romance."

Yu Hin returned to China greeted by 117 journalists from Japan, Australia, and Italy — one of the most media-covered panda homecomings.

Bing Xing moved to Chengdu Zoo.

Hua Zui Ba was born at chengdu_base.

Hua Zui Ba was born at Chengdu Research Base.

Tian Tian was born at chengdu_base.

Yang Guang was born at chengdu_base.

Ya Xing (娅星) was born at Chengdu Base, the fourth set of twins of heroic mother Ya Ya.

Jiao Zi was born at chengdu_base.

Qing He was born at chengdu_base.

Xiao Jiao was born at chengdu_base.

Long Long was born at chengdu_base.

Xiao Long was born at chengdu_base.

Ya Guang was born at Chengdu Research Base as a twin alongside his brother Ya Xiang, the 5th litter of legendary matriarch Ya Ya.

Cheng Ji was born at Chengdu Base, the twin sister of Cheng Gong.

Cheng Gong was born at chengdu_base.

Bing Dian was born at chengdu_base.

Bing Xing was born at chengdu_base.

Bing Li was born at chengdu_base.

Lu Lu was born at chengdu_base.

Qi Yuan was born at chengdu_base.

Mei Xiang was born at chengdu_base.

Yang Yang was born at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.

Da Shuang was born at Chengdu Base as a twin with Xiao Shuang, daughter of the matriarch Qing Qing. She would grow up to become one of the most prolific breeding females of her lineage.

Lun Lun was born at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.

Jiao Zi was born at Chengdu Base. In 1996 she became China's first socially adopted giant panda, sponsored by the Chengdu Cigarette Factory.

Mei Mei was born at Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.

Mei Mei was born at Chengdu Base.

Ei Mei moved to Chengdu Base for breeding research.

Eryatou was born at Chengdu Research Base, weighing only 61 grams at birth.

Xi Xi moved to chengdu_base.

Ya Ya (娅娅) was born at Chengdu Base on the opening day of the 1990 Beijing Asian Games.

Qing Qing gave birth to twin cubs Ya Ya (sb362) and Xiang Xiang (sb363) — the first twin cubs in the world to survive through artificial breeding assistance, a landmark for panda conservation.

Su Su moved to chengdu_base.

Bing Bing was born at Chengdu Zoo, named after the ice blocks used to cool her mother.

Qing Qing moved to chengdu_base.

Qing Qing was born at Chengdu Zoo, the only surviving captive panda cub worldwide that year. She would become the most prolific mother in panda history, with 13 surviving cubs across 9 litters.